Turn Right at Machu Picchu

About this book

Traces the author's recreation of Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of local guides.

Subjects

  • cultural property
  • cultural property, protection
  • machu picchu site (peru)
  • new york times bestseller
  • nyt:e-book_nonfiction=2011-08-06
  • peru, description and travel
  • protection
  • travel