Peru is the heart of the Andes. It is also home to the driest desert in the world, a thin coastal strip littered with massive ruins dating back thousands of years. That's not all. Two thirds of the country is jungle. Much of it is unexplored and inhabited by remote tribes who might well fire a poison-tipped arrow across your bows should you venture too close.

- Gives you the lowdown on Peru's many adventure tourism opportunities
- Everything you ever wanted to know about Peruvian culture - and where to get the best deal on those essential souvenirs