Peru Country Overview - History
A country of spectacular scenic beauty and changing landscapes from the majestic Peruvian Andes to the vast, tropical rainforest of Peru's Amazon Basin, it has also seen the march of many different civilisations, and their legacies can still be seen in the architecture of this fascinating land. Although generally tourists are safe in Peru there are areas of conflict which should be avoided, and the Upper Huallaga Valley in the Amazon is one of these.
Daily Budget
US$50 a day in Peru will give the backpacker a reasonable vacation with meals at decent restaurants and staying in ...