Moon Peru (Moon Handbooks)
by Ross Wehner, Renee del Gaudio, Kazia Jankowski
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Author: Kazia Jankowski, Renee del Gaudio, Ross WehnerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-28
ISBN: 1566919835
Number of pages: 600
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
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Book Review: Not a great choice.
Summary: 2 Stars
I recently returned from a month of independent travel in Peru using the Moon Handbook:Peru as my major guide. Thank goodness I also consulted a number of other books because this book has numerous errors and bits of misinformation. I'm not talking about prices which I understand will change but of items the writers should have known about. For example, do not trust their information on the Cusco Tourist Ticket but research it elsewhere. Using the Handbook misinformation cost me money! Another example, after stating that Hotel Paracas was totally destroyed in the tragic 2007 earthquake, the following page contains a recommendation to have a meal there. In the same section, Museo Julio C. Telio receives its own subheading as a place worth visiting but the Museo was also destroyed in the earthquake. And on it goes. This book is reasonably well written but the history, geography, cultural information, etc. contains little that is not available in any of well-regarded guides. I found better quality and better prices when I did not use the recommendations for lodging and food. Peru is wonderful, a totally diverse and beautiful country with charming and hospitable people. Visit by all means, just examine other guide books carefully before purchasing the Moon Handbook.
Summary of Moon Peru (Moon Handbooks)
Former residents of Peru, husband and wife Ross Wehner and Renee Del Gaudio offer an insider's view of Peru, from exploring the churches and artisan neighborhoods of Cusco to avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu and picnicking on the wilderness beach of the Reserva Nacional Paracas. Wehner and Del Gaudio include unique trip ideas like Getting off the Gringo Trail, Archaeological Treasures, and 10 Days in Peru. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Peru has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on trekking the Inca Trail, exploring the Amazon, and surfing in Lima, Moon Peru gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
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