Best Machu Picchu Guides - April 2024

Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIRWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search of the truth—except he’d written about adventure far more than he’d actually lived it. In fact, he’d never even slept in a tent.T... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0452297982
• UPC: 884868196811
• ASIN: 0452297982
• ISBN: 9780452297982
• Brand: Plume Books
• Manufacturer: Dutton

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

Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find:Strategic trekking guides, 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 LimaUnique experiences beyond the beaten path: 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, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1640493166
• ASIN: 1640493166
• ISBN: 1640493166
• Manufacturer: Moon Travel

The Machu Picchu Guidebook: A Self-Guided Tour

Machu Picchu is one of the world s great travel destinations. Built in the midfifteenth century by Incan royalty and re-discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, this awe-inspiring site in the Andes of Peru is the stuff of legends.The Machu Picchu Guidebook has proven to be one of the most successful and acclaimed guidebooks to the popular archaeological treasure. In this comprehensive traveler s guide, the authors offer an almost step-by-step tour of the world-renowned Inca city, keyed to a detailed, full-color foldout map.This fully-updated and revised edition features a new artist s rendition of... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1555663273
• ASIN: 1555663273
• ISBN: 1555663273
• Brand: Wright, Ruth M./ Zegarra, Alfredo Valencia/ Valencia Zegarra, Alfredo
• Manufacturer: Johnson Books

Classic Deco Machu Picchu Figurine

Size : About 6.22" x 3.89" x 2.99"

• ASIN: B07FBG2QVD
• UPC: 737029315388
• ASIN: B07FBG2QVD
• Brand: Classic Deco
• Manufacturer: Classic Deco

Machu Picchu Inca Trail T Shirt - Peru Quote, Hiked That!

Latin America Focus. Machu Picchu Inca Trail T Shirt - Peru Quote, Hiked That! Been There, Hiked That! quote for Inca Trail world travelers, vagabond wanderers. Classic, famous photographic view of Huayna Picchu mountain ruins in Peru. Cool tshirt tee apparel for hiker. Awesome gift idea for best friend, Spanish teacher appreciation, tour guide souvenir, or South America travel nomads who love climbing the Andes. Great for foreign study abroad students or volunteer.

• ASIN: B07PBSG331
• ASIN: B07PBSG331
• Brand: Latin America Focus
• Size: Male Small
• Manufacturer: Latin America Focus

Fodor's Essential Peru: with Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor's Essential Peru is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Peru travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting countries in South America.Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Nazca Lines are among the most-visited and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos, Fodor's Peru provides expert insider ad... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147546982
• ASIN: 0147546982
• ISBN: 0147546982
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

Frommer's EasyGuide to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu

When you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That’s why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer’s for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable guide has all you need to hit the highlights of Peru, including the mysterious hilltop citadel of Machu Picchu. Informative and engaging tips show readers how to get there and get around, while relating the Incan landmark’s fascinating history and making stops for authentic local experiences alon... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1628874341
• ASIN: 1628874341
• ISBN: 1628874341
• Manufacturer: FrommerMedia

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Peru

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes 3-D cutaway illustrations, floor plans, and reconstructions of must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of cities and towns. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru will help you to discover this country region by region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside and a journey to Machu Picchu in the Inca heartland. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, and practical information will ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465468722
• ASIN: 1465468722
• ISBN: 1465468722
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Ugo What To Do in Peru Machu Picchu Travel Guide Deals Tours Map Flag Gift Unisex Hoodie Sweatshirt

Ugo stands behind its product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not happy? Hassle-free return policy for a refund or exchange.State of the art garment printing technology with eco-friendly ink to ensure vibrant colors and lasting durability. They are light weight, soft, breathable, and wash and dry wonderfully.Great for special events, family gatherings, birthday parties, church, holidays, girls night out, vacation, beach, party, going out etc as well as suitable to wear for shopping, sports or just daily wear.Color Disclaimer: Due To The Monitor Settings, The Colors May Look Different. We s... [Read More]

• ASIN: B072JQMBVG
• ASIN: B072JQMBVG
• Brand: Ugo
• Size: Medium
• Manufacturer: Ugo

by Fodor's Travel Guidesand - Fodor's Essential Peru: with Machu Picchu & The Inca Trail (Full-Color Travel Guide) (Paperback) Fodor's Travel (December 12, 2017) - [Bargain Books]

• ASIN: B07VF6J3KX
• ASIN: B07VF6J3KX
• Brand: Author
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 3rd: Includes the Vilcabamba Trek & Lima City Guide (Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu: Includes Santa Teresa Trek,)

This guide features ten hikes from two days to two weeks with thirty-four detailed route maps showing walking times, camping places, and all points of interest. Coverage includes the Inca Trail, the Vilcabamba Trail, the Choquequirau Trail, the Santa Teresa Trail, and hikes around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley.

• ASIN: 1873756860
• ASIN: 1873756860
• ISBN: 1873756860
• Brand: Brand: Trailblazer Publications
• Manufacturer: Trailblazer Publications

Machu Picchu: The History and Mystery of the Incan City

*Includes pictures of Machu Picchu and other important people and places. *Explains the history of the site and the theories about its purpose and abandonment. *Describes the layout of Machu Picchu, its important structures, and the theories about the buildings' uses. In 1911, American historian Hiram Bingham publicized the finding of what at the time was considered a “lost city” of the Inca. Though local inhabitants had known about it for century, Bingham documented and photographed the ruins of a 15th century settlement nestled along a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, pl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1492312460
• ASIN: 1492312460
• ISBN: 1492312460
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Elongated Skulls Of Peru And Bolivia: The Path Of Viracocha

Elongated human skulls have been found in the archaeological record on every inhabited continent, and most commonly these people existed about 2000 years ago. The vast majority were elite members of various societies and artificial cranial deformation was performed on them as infants in order to achieve a specific look so as to differentiate them from the general public. Nowhere was this more commonplace than in Peru and Bolivia, and this book sets out to figure out where these societies lived, when, and how they may have been related. The most mysterious aspect is that some of the ancient peo... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00UYXTIJM
• ASIN: B00UYXTIJM
• Manufacturer: Brien Foerster

Fodor's Peru: with Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Nazca lines are among the most-visited and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos, Fodor's Peru provides expert insider advice on everything from the best guides to the Inca Trail to how to experience native cultures on Lake Titicaca.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating ou... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1101878010
• ASIN: 1101878010
• ISBN: 1101878010
• Brand: Inc Staff Fodor s Travel Publications
• Manufacturer: Fodor's

Lonely Planet Discover Peru (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover Peru is your passport to Peru's top sights and most authentic experiences. Scale the heights of Machu Picchu; puzzle over the Nazca Lines; or visit the sweltering, seductive Amazon Basin, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of Peru and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Di... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1786570076
• ASIN: 1786570076
• ISBN: 1786570076
• Brand: Lonely Planet
• Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

Turn right at machu picchu : rediscovering the lost city one step at a time: 9780452297982

Traces the author's recreation of Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of

• UPC: 17687039
• Rating: 4.091

The Machu Picchu Guidebook : A Self-Guided Tour

"The best all around guide for those who've been or who are going to Machu Picchu . . . . Absolutely indispensable!"--Don Montague, president, South American Explorers. This revised edition includes newly discovered sites and

• UPC: 2237917
• Rating: 4.667

Frommer's easyguide to lima, cusco and machu picchu: 9781628874341

Frommer's EasyGuides contain punchy, concise prose by our expert local journalists, which gives readers all they need to know to plan the perfect vacation. This includes reviews for travel venues in all price ranges, as

• UPC: 668477373

A Guide to the Culturally Rich and Amazing World Wonder of Machu Picchu - eBook

Table of ContentsIntroductionHistory of Machu PicchuSome Facts about the IncasSome Facts about the Inca EmpireSome Facts about Machu PicchuBuilding Machu PicchuMachu Picchu Geography and ClimateMachu Picchu LayoutReligious Artifacts of Machu PicchuTemple of the SunTemple of

• UPC: 843374348

Machu Picchu, Peru Travel Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated) - eBook

One of the great wonders of the world, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru has a legacy extending back many generations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers breathtaking views of the ethereal

• UPC: 444847364

On Foot to Machu Picchu - eBook

How does an unlikely trekker, never knowingly seen without mascara, cope along a remote Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Author Sharon McKee loves exploring new places but is not a fan of camping, preferring home

• UPC: 105455637

Fabuleuse Cusco et le Machu Picchu - eBook

Partez à la découverte de Cusco et du Machu Picchu avec ce chapitre tout en couleurs, extrait du guide Ulysse Fabuleux Pérou et Équateur. Haut lieu du tourisme péruvien comprenant de nombreuses ruines incas et

• UPC: 274964611

Terrance Talks Travel: The Quirky Tourist Guide to Machu Picchu & Cuzco (Peru) - eBook

One of the best adventure destinations in the world is Machu Picchu. But it's also one of the most visited places with close to 500,000 visitors annually, so the Peruvian government has just added more

• UPC: 517592309

The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu : Includes Santa Teresa Trek, Choquequirao Trek, Lares Trail, Ausangate Circuit & Lima City Guide

All-in-one guide for hiking the Inca Trail. Includes Lima and Cusco city guides, route guide and maps for Inca Trail, Choquequirao, Santa Teresa routes plus the Lares Trek and the Ausangate Circuit. Full Machu Picchu

• UPC: 56018958

Traveling to the Amazon and Machu Picchu in Peru - eBook

Machu Picchu is located at 2,430m (8,000 ft) in the Andes mountains of Peru and is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas.” It is a UNESCO Heritage site and as a

• UPC: 291615025