This book is written for the curious traveler, who has never ventured to a big Third World city but is ready to give it a try. Lima, with a population greater than that of the state of Michigan, is a perfect venue for a first adventure into a Latin mega-city. With great detail, the author walks you through everything - step-by-step: from how to exit the airport, to using local buses, With the book's series of walking tours, the reader can spend several engaging days in the historical core of the city. While other guides emphasize the more touristy, affluent, and Americanized sections of Lima, this one aims for authenticity. Using it, you will come away with a genuine understanding of the daily lives of the Peruvian capital's ten-plus million citizens.
