Essential Reading on Peru
1. Peru: Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the Incas
This book convinced Bingham to come to Peru. So you won’t find anything about Machu Picchu in it. The description of the crossing over the Apurímac River bridge deeply affected the explorer (page 544).Can’t believe somebody uploaded it! Take a look>>>
2. Turn Right At Machu Picchu
A witty and engaging travel memoir that blends history, humor, and adventure in the heart of Peru. Following in the footsteps of explorer Hiram Bingham, the author treks through the Andes to rediscover ancient Inca trails and hidden ruins. A captivating reading for anyone curious about Peru’s past, its landscapes, and the enduring allure of Machu Picchu.
3. The Destruction of the Yurakrumi Shrine
Mid XVI Century, a brazen friar dares to set fire to the most revered Andean sanctuary in the Vilcabamba Range.
4. Inkaterra
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Sense of Place.
We love Inkaterra.
5. Turn Left at Choquequirao
Founder’s favorite trek.
6. The White Rock
Founder’s favorite book on Cusco, because «its [still] an explorer’s world».
7. Paracas Funerary Mantles: Offferings for Life
Paracas is a world of its own. A few hours drive south of Lima.
8. Awajun Birdwatchers
«Here, birds are people.»
9. Río Huarango
«A river as a tree crossing the desert with life. This is the territory of River Huarango next to the Nazca Lines.»
