Peru: The Rough Guide, First Edition

After years of study and travel in the region, Rough Guides author Dilwyn Jenkins shares his hard-won insights on all aspects of this exciting country. From trekking the Andes to exploring Machu Picchu and visiting Lima safely, the Rough Guide is packed with Jenkins' tried and true recommendations on hotels, tour operators, restaurants, nightclubs and more. The Rough Guide also features unmatched cultural commentary - including recipes for tasty ceviche (spicy marinated fish) and the lowdown on musical traditions (Andean folk, chica and other styles), Indian issues and President Fujimori's controversial rule. 56 maps.

Dilwyn Jenkins has been traveling to South America since the age of 18. After working as a teacher and journalist, he has led expeditions to and made films with indigenous groups in the Amazon. He is the author of The Rough Guide to Peru (with Kiki Deere), Renewable Energy Systems: The Earthscan Expert Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies for Home and Business, and DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil (with Oliver Marshall).