Travel Planning Guide for Peru: People, Culture and History

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Accommodations
- Accommodations in Peru
  One-click access to a wide variety of types of accommodations and booking sources in Peru, including: - Reserve Hotels -, Bed and Breakfast, Ratings and Reviews, Villa and House Rentals, and Youth Hostels.
Air Travel
- Air Travel to Peru
  VeriNav simplifies the process of navigating the many ways in which air travel is sold today. Vendors listed here all offer airline tickets to Peru. - Reserve Flights -, Airline Sites, Discounters, and Services for Air Travelers are all provided for your ease and convenience.
Budget Travel
- Budget Travel to Peru
  
  Save on your next trip to Peru with VeriNav's Budget Accommodations.
Business Travel
- Business Travel
Cruises
- Cruises Calling on Peru
  Find the perfect cruise to Peru. VeriNav's Trip Planner makes it easy to find cruises calling on the destination of your choice. Compare Ocean Cruises offered by the most popular cruise lines. In many cases you can see the entire itinerary and all the sailing dates without searching any further.
Health and Fitness
- Replenish the spirit and join the many travelers who have embarked on a journey of well-being. VeriNav helps you locate the best in Peru.
Luxury Travel
- Luxury Travel to Peru
  For the ultimate in luxury and attentive service when traveling to Peru, consider the offerings in this category, which include Chartered Air Service, Luxury Accommodations, Luxury Cruises, and Luxury Tours.
Merchandise
- Travel Merchandise
  Great prices and convenient shopping for Luggage and Travel Gear
News
- Want to know what is happening in Peru? VeriNav draws on local, national and international sources to bring you up to speed.
Participatory Sports
- Participatory Sports
  Sports enthusiasts traveling to Peru will want to consult VeriTrav's listings for Hiking-Climbing and Water Sports Info.
People, Culture and History
- People, Culture and History of Peru
  
  Learn about the people of Peru and their culture and history.
Photos, Videos and Audio
- Photos, Videos and Audio of/about Peru
  
  Items for Purchase and Online Viewing and Listening
Places to Go
- Places to Go in Peru
  Resources for finding all the best places to visit in Peru : Entertainment Venues, Outdoor Attractions, Places to Dine or Drink, and Visitor Attractions.
Planning Tools
- Planning Tools
  Essentials for planning any trip to Peru - whether business travel or vacation, include: Background Info, Currency and Exchange, Entry Requirements, Health Issues, Holidays, Information Resources, Online Maps, Suggested Reading, and Weather and Climate
Rail
- Rail Travel to Peru
  
  Whether you're looking for a rail pass or point-to-point train fares and reservations, find all the details you need to plan a rail journey to Peru.
Services
- Services for Travellers to Peru
  Communications Services, Insurance, Services for Air Travelers, and Travel Documents
Specials
- Peru Travel Specials
  Take advantage of special savings. Current listings include Vacation Package Specials.
Tour Packages
- Tour Packages for Peru
  VeriNav makes shopping for the right tour package easy, with many package types to choose from: Adventure Tours, Archeology Tours, Eco Adventures, Escorted or Hosted Tours, Independent Packages, Natural History Tours, Religious Tours, and Soft Adventure Tours. Many listings contain all the details you need to spot the right tour package for you. Save time before you examine the details with VeriNav's convenient summaries.
Transportation
- Peru Transportation
  Key information on Getting There.
Travel Writing
- Travel Writing about Peru
  
  Read articles, journals, essays and blogs by professional and amateur writers, natives of and visitors to Peru.
Vehicle Rentals
- Vehicle Rentals in Peru
  If it has wheels and you want to rent it in Peru, you'll find it in VeriNav: - Reserve a Car -.
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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..."

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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.

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C.I.A. Factbook

Languages of Peru

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

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Ethnologue

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.

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Livemocha

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

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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.

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Survival International

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