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1) Peru
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"Peru is home to more archaeological sites than any other country in South America. However, with mangroves, cloud forest, oases in the desert and glacial lakes, it is also a country of incredible natural diversity. Footprint's Peru Handbook will guide you from marvellous Machu Picchu to the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Titicaca."--Amazon.com.
3) Peru
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Lonely Planet's Peru is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, hike to the dramatic peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, and traverse three climatic zones in the Amazonian Parque Nacional Manu; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Peru and begin your journey now!
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Peru's distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions about the nature of Peruvian identity, and Peruvian society remains economically and culturally divided. Culture Smart! Peru introduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions,...
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A special illustrated edition of Hiram Bingham's classic work captures all the magnificence and mystery of the amazing archeological sites he uncovered. Early in the 20th century, Bingham ventured into the wild and then unknown country of the Eastern Peruvian Andes--and in 1911 came upon the fabulous Inca city that made him famous: Machu Picchu. In the space of one short season he went on to discover two more lost cities, including Vitcos, where the...
11) Peru: Inca sun
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Travel through Peru to experience the center of the ancient Inca Empire! This documentary features Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, and the current capital, Lima.
15) Peru
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This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Peru and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Peru guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding...
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Ancient advanced technology volume 5
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In Ica, Peru, David Hatcher Childress and his team investigate the huge elongated skulls discovered in the area, and then the strange museum of Dr. Cabrera and its stones depicting dinosaurs and humans. Then David and his team fly over the vast Nazca lines and figures carved across the landscape to grasp their amazing complexity. The team then journeys to Cuzco in central Peru and visits the megalithic sites of Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Sacsayhuaman....
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In three half-hour episodes, the Roberts explore the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, roam the markets of Cusco and the Sacred Valley and discover the incredible creatures that inhabit the Amazon in Peru. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, "Travel with Kids Peru" is great fun for the whole family.