Travel Planning Guide for Peru: People, Culture and History
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Peru: People, Culture and History

Cochineal Red: Travels through Ancient Peru by Hugh Thomson

"HISTORY, archaeological puzzle-solving, ethnography and traveller’s tales are combined in this account of Hugh Thomson’s extensive travels through the principal sites of Ancient Peru, leading the reader on a dizzying tour through five turbulent millennia. The cumulative effect is enthralling..."
Source: Amazon.com

General Info from the CIA Factbook for Peru

Essential background info for anyone planning a visit to Peru, includes: Map, Geography, Communications, Transportation, Military and Transnational Issues.
Source: C.I.A. Factbook

Languages of Peru

An encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world’s 6,912 known living languages.
Source: Ethnologue

Podcast: Destination, Peru (Part Two)

Source: Frommer's

Podcast: Destination, Peru (Part One)

Source: Frommer's

Mountaintop Magic: New Year’s Eve in Peru

Source: Go World Travel

Going to Peru? Learn Spanish free before you go.

Livemocha is an exciting Internet experiment bringing together native speakers of Spanish and people interested in learning the language. Livemocha blends self-paced lessons, a vibrant community, and interactive tools to help you talk to the world.
Source: Livemocha

GOOD MORNING IN PERU'S 'LOST CITY'

Source: New York Times

The Vision Seekers

Source: New York Times

Learn Spanish on your terms.

Hundreds of lesssons, thousands of conversations
Source: Praxis Language

Sacred places in Peru

Sacred Destinations shines a spotlight on places of religious significance and spiritual veneration around the world. Visit sacred places in Peru from Arequipa Cathedral to Nazca Lines
Source: Sacred Destinations

Learn about the tribal peoples of Peru

Survival International works to educate about and advocate on behalf of besieged tribal peoples around the world, including those of Peru.
Source: Survival International

Cuisine of Peru

Source: Wikipedia
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