Links of Interest

PERU

Cusco Web

This is a good site, although the English can be a little tough to read at times. This site has informative background on Cusco’s attractions, both in the city and the surrounding area.

www.cuscoweb.com

Cusco Online

This site includes information and links to various businesses and services which advertise on the site. The information is published in English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, and Portuguese. The site includes a nice photo gallery.

www.cuscoonline.com

CIA World Facts

This is a straightforward factual overview of Peru compiled by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
The site includes similar summaries for all countries.

www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pe.html

CuscoWeb

This is a good site, although the English can be a little tough to read at times. This site has informative
background on Cusco’s attractions, both in the city and the surrounding area.

www.cuscoweb.com

Enjoy Peru

This is an online guide to Peru, published by the travel magazine Conozca Peru. It is a good informational site, with content offered in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Hebrew.

www.enjoyperu.com

Lonely Planet-Peru

Published by the well-known Lonely Planet guide website people, this site includes similar information
to the website.

www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_america/peru

Peru Travel Adventures

This is an informative site summarizing Peru and things to do. It is created and managed by Mike Smith
and Jim Phinick, two photographers/travelers from the U.S.

www.peru-travel-adventures.com

Prom Peru

This is the Peruvian government’s official tourism website. It includes contact information for iPeru –
a tourist information and assistance service. All information is available in Spanish, English, German,
French, Italian, and Portuguese.

www.peru.org.pe

South American Explorers

SAE is a non-profit group which promotes travel for educational and scientific projects, as well as
conservation and community service throughout South America.

www.saexplorers.org

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COSTA RICA

La Nacion

This is Costa Rica’s national newspaper with news and events from all over the country. Though it is Spanish-language only, a great resource for news, classifieds, and more.

www.nacion.com

CostaRica.com

A great English-based website offering all kinds of information about Costa Rica. Sections include: Business, Community, Culture, News, Travel, Real Estate, retirement, and Weather.

www.costarica.com

The Tico Times

A great English-based website and newspaper. Sections include: Business & Real Estate, Arts, Travel & Fishing, Daily News, Photo Galleries, Classified Ads, and more.

www.ticotimes.net

Costa Rica Center

A nice overall site offering information and small news stories about Costa Rica. The English can be a little rough at times, but a good site all the same.

www.costaricacenter.com

Costa Rica Web

A decent English-based site offering information on Costa Rica, though most is advertising-based.

www.costaricaweb.com

Costa Rica Map

An excellent English-based site with lots of great photos providing information on all aspects and all areas of Costa Rica.

www.costaricamap.com

Costa Rica Surfing Travel GuideE

A good basic overview of surfing spots including map of the country with information and advice on how to get there and where to stay. Lots of advertising, but surfers will find the information useful.

www.costaricasurfingtravelguide.com