Frommer's Peru

Don't miss Ollantaytambo's superb Incan ruins, fine dining, and dazzling views of the Sacred Valley. See chapter 9.

Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
• Insider tips from local expert authors

Neil Edward Schlecht first trekked to Machu Picchu in 1983 during his junior year abroad in Quito, Ecuador, and he has continued making pilgrimages to Peru ever since. He is the author and co-author of a dozen travel guides (including Barcelona Day by Day, Frommer’s New York State and Spain For Dummies), and his articles on travel, art, wine, and tennis have appeared in Galería Antiqvaria, The Irish Times, CNN.com, and usopen.com. After long stints in Spain and Brazil, he currently resides in Litchfield County, CT.