Ancient Peru and Machu Picchu

by Alexander Stewart

GUIDEBOOK
2011
PAPER
366 PAGES

With an excellent overview of culture and history, and chapters on exploring Cuzco, Lima and Machu Picchu. (PRU19, $22.95)

The Incas, People of the Sun

by Carmen Bernard | Paul Bahn

ARCHAEOLOGY
1994
PAPER
192 PAGES
BEST SELLER

Featuring hundreds of archival drawings and photographs, a chronology and excerpts from the journals of early explorers. (AND03, $12.95)

Lost City of the Incas

by Hiram Bingham

EXPLORATION
2003
PAPER
286 PAGES
BEST SELLER
FAVORITE

This first-rate adventure story by the man who brought Machu Picchu to the attention of the world 100 years ago on July 24,1911 is not just a gripping tale of exploration and archaeology, it also sets the scene for any visitor to the site. Hugh Thomson (A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru) provides the introduction to this Centenary Edition. (AND05, $12.95)

Inca Trail: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Map

by Lima 2000

2009
MAP
BEST SELLER

This fact-filed map shows the whole of the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on one side and, on the reverse, the area surrounding the sanctuary in splendid, topographic detail (1:50,000) . It's the best map both for those making the trek from kilometer 88 to the site and an excellent choice for those exploring by bus or train. (PRU28, $11.95)