Peru

Immerse yourself in Peru's diverse landscapes and vibrant towns and cities. Whether you want to chow down on deliciously fresh ceviche in Lima, descend into the wildlife-filled Amazon, or take the trail to Machu Picchu, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Peru has to offer. With its scorched coastal deserts, steamy jungles and snow-capped mountains, Peru is blessed with beautiful scenery.These spectacular landscapes are an adventurer's playground, too, offering everything from hiking to biking and more. Beyond this lie ancient Inca cities, charming old-world towns and some of the most mouthwatering food in all of South America. Our newly updated guide brings Peru to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover:-our pick of Peru's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy-easy-to-follow itineraries-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-colour-coded chapters to every part of Peru, from Cusco to the Central Sierra, Cordillera Blanca to the Amazon Basin-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goExploring more of South America? Try our DK Eyewitness Brazil or DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island.