Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands
Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands

Author: Donovan Hervig

Publisher: eBook Partnership

Published: 2018-01-23

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1912317923

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Do you want to visit Peru's Machu Picchu AND Ecuador's Galapagos Islands on the same trip, but only have two weeks or less? Fabulous news: you've found the perfect book! And if you have more time, even better! In this unique and fun first book in the travel guide series Secrets of South America: Combo Trips - let travel expert Donovan Hervig walk you through the ins and outs of planning a trip to this mysterious Inca citadel - one of the seven modern man-made wonders of the world - and those unique islands - living, breathing and inspiring evolution. Do you want to gather a few travel secrets for this trip? Look out for the tour guide icon. Do you want to see some sample itineraries? Those should be easy to find. How about hearing from fellow travelers who have done it? You'll love Passenger Corner. What about browsing some cool photos? I hope you like them!! Do you already have a good idea of what you want to do, but still have just a few burning questions? Head straight for the Table of Contents, start browsing, find the topic of interest and jump straight there. Start reading today and get ready to visit Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands!

Lost City of the Incas
Lost City of the Incas

Author: Hiram Bingham

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2010-12-16

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0297865331

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First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu. In 1911 Hiram Bingham, a pre-historian with a love of exotic destinations, set out to Peru in search of the legendary city of Vilcabamba, capital city of the last Inca ruler, Manco Inca. With a combination of doggedness and good fortune he stumbled on the perfectly preserved ruins of Machu Picchu perched on a cloud-capped ledge 2000 feet above the torrent of the Urubamba River. The buildings were of white granite, exquisitely carved blocks each higher than a man. Bingham had not, as it turned out, found Vilcabamba, but he had nevertheless made an astonishing and memorable discovery, which he describes in his bestselling book LOST CITY OF THE INCAS.

Journey to Peru and the Galapagos
Journey to Peru and the Galapagos

Author: Phil Kipper Sally

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780464288534

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Photos of some of South America's most remarkable places: the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu and the Inca heartland, Lake Titicaca and the Peru's Upper Amazon.

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Author: Richard L. Burger

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 0300097638

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Details the status of contemporary research on Incan civilization, and addresses mysteries of the founding and abandonment of Machu Picchu, charting its archaeological history from 1911 to the present.

Where Is Machu Picchu?
Where Is Machu Picchu?

Author: Megan Stine

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-01-23

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 152478883X

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What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title. Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call these famous ruins home.

Moon Galápagos Islands
Moon Galápagos Islands

Author: Lisa Cho

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781640492882

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The Galápagos archipelago is one of the most beautiful, wild, and untouched places on earth. Travel back in time with Moon Galápagos Islands. Inside you'll find: Strategic tour information with advice on how to visit sustainably, which boats to take, how long to stay, and where to stop along the way Detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own The top activities and unique experiences: Snorkel past playful sea lions and gentle sea turtles, or dive with hammerheads and whale sharks. Spot blue-footed boobies, albatross, and pelicans just as Darwin did when formulating the Theory of Evolution. Walk along sandy beaches where marine iguanas sun themselves on the rocks, or hike through forests of cacti and along otherworldly lava trails with breathtaking ocean views Honest advice from local expert and bioengineer Lisa Cho In-depth coverage of Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, Floreana, and the remote uninhabited islands of Santiago, Fernandina, Española, and Genovesa, as well as the gateway cities of Quito and Guayaquil Background information on the history, landscape, and diverse wildlife of the archipelago, including how and where to see each animal while protecting their habitats Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential insight for travelers on eco-tourism, health and safety, transportation, and accommodations With Moon Galápagos Islands' practical tips and an expert's view on the best things to do and see, you can have the trip of a lifetime. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands or Moon Colombia.

The Inca Trail
The Inca Trail

Author: Richard Danbury

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781873756294

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The Inca Trail from Cuzco to Machu Picchu is South America's most popular hike. This guide includes 20 detailed trail maps, plans of eight Inca sites, plus guides to Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

Skiing Around the World
Skiing Around the World

Author: Jimmy Petterson

Publisher:

Published: 2006-11-01

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9789163171017

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"Let me take you to the slopes you always dreamed of skiing or to exotic destinations where you didn't know skiing even existed. More than a ski book, this is a travelogue depicting the skiing culture and character of 47 fascinating countries." Taken from back cover.

The Galapagos
The Galapagos

Author: Henry Nicholls

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1847658962

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Formed of dramatic volcanic scenery and home to marvellous beasts, it is little wonder that the first name for the Galápagos archipelago was Las Encantadas: the enchanted islands. In this captivating natural history, Henry Nicholls builds up the ecology of these famous islands, from their explosive origins to the arrival of the archipelago's celebrated reptiles and ultimately humans. It's a story of change, as the islands are transformed from lava-strewn wilderness into a vital scientific resource and a sought-after destination for eco-enthusiasts. Charles Darwin's five-week visit to the Galápagos in 1835 played a pivotal role in this transformation. At the time, he was more interested in rocks than finches, took the opportunity to ride on the backs of tortoises and fling iguanas into the sea. Yet the Galápagos experience can be an inspiration and it certainly was for Darwin, pointing him towards one of the most important and influential ideas in the history of humankind: evolution by natural selection. And with the Darwin connection, the Galápagos found itself propelled onto a global stage. But worldwide fame has brought with it nearly 200,000 tourists a year and a human population now estimated at around 30,000. If Darwin learned from the Galápagos, so we must too. For what happens here in years to come foreshadows the fate of threatened ecosystems everywhere on earth.