Moon Machu Picchu: With Lima, Cusco & the Inca Trail (Travel Guide)

Moon Machu Picchu: With Lima, Cusco & the Inca Trail (Travel Guide)

<b>Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with <i>Moon Machu Picchu</i>. Inside you'll find:</b><br><ul><li><b>Strategic trekking guides, </b>including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itinerary, plus focused coverage of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima</li><li><b>Unique experiences beyond the beaten path: </b>Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuamán, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the Río Apurímac. Sample coca tea and authentic local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelry</li><li><b>Essential planning information</b> on agencies, tour guides, and porters, food and accommodations, packing suggestions, finding the best airfares, and getting around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rental</li><li><b>How to visit Machu Picchu respectfully, </b>with tips on sustainability and helping the local economy, minimizing your impact, and avoiding over-tourism, with <b>insight from Lima resident</b> Ryan Dubé</li><li><b>A guide to hazards, precautions, and gear,</b> including how to <b>avoid altitude sickness</b></li><li><b>Full-color photos and detailed maps</b> throughout, plus a convenient <b>foldout map</b></li><li><b>Thorough background information </b>on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and local customs </li><li><b>Handy tools</b> including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer and study opportunities, and tips for seniors, families with children, visitors with disabilities, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelers</li></ul><b>With <i>Moon Machu Picchu's </i>practical advice and insider know-how, you can forge your own path.</b><br><br>Exploring the rest of the country? Try <i>Moon Peru</i>. Doing a tour of South America? Try <i>Moon Colombia</i> or <i>Moon Patagonia</i>.