Classrooms Without Walls:
Study Abroad Cusco, Perú
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Perú - General Information
Library of Congress: Perú A Country Study
The Andes Web Ring (Photos & Info)
Perúvian Culture
| 'Atipanakuy' by F. Valdivia, A. Zavala and P. Noguchi |
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The Indigenous Cultures of Perú*
Perú Travel Adventures: Perú People and Preserved Culture
Let'sGo.com: Perú - Literature
Cusco/Qosqo
Diario El Sol del Cusco (Cusco newspaper)
| 'Machu Picchu Revealed' by Mary Lee Nolan, Ph.D. |
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Manú Biosphere & Tambopata Reserve
| 'Etnias' by TeleAndes Producciones |
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National Protected Areas in Perú
Enjoy Perú Nature: National Parks
Perú: National Parks Guide
Perú Travelers Guide: National Parks
Manu: Perú's Hidden Rain Forest
Help Save the Peruvian Rain Forest
Perúvian Yungas
Flora and Fauna
Species List for Perú
Andean
Botanical Information System
Manu Flora and Fauna
Animal Info - Perú
Perú Birding
Perú Flora and Fauna (photos only) *
The Catalogue of the Flowering Plants and Gymnosperms of Perú
Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Biological Collections *
Centers of Plant Diversity in South America
World Atlas of Biodiversity
The Tree
of Life Web Project
World Wildlife Fund: Fact sheets *
Animal Diversity Web
Resources for the Future: Biodiversity *
Biodiversity and World Map
Biodiversity Project: What is Biodiversity?
Conservation International
IUCN Red
List of Threatened Species
Solutions
World
Conservation Union
Qocha qasu Biological Station Species List
Puno - Lake Titicaca
What to bring
Due to all the extensive physical activities involved
in this trip you want to make sure that you have comfortable and
appropriate clothing at all times. Please note that there will
be no formal events other than what you chose to do during
leisure time; therefore, suits and ties, dresses, high hills are
not something that you need to worry about.
Footwear
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A good solid pair of hiking shoes
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Tennis shoes
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Dress shoes (optional)
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Several thick comfortable socks
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Pair of sandals
Pants
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Several pair of jeans – or other comfortable pants
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One pair of dress pants
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Shorts
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Swim suit
Upper body
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T-Shirts (several)
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One dress shirt
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Sweaters
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Rain jacket
Other Accessories
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Sun screen (lots)
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Mosquito repellent 25 % DEET minimum (lots)
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Lip moisturizer (lots)
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Tooth paste – tooth brush
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Contact lenses solution and extra pairs of lenses
Medication – Prescription
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At least a 50 day supply on all medications when you fly in.
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All vaccinations need to be up to date must include Yellow Fever, Malaria Prophylaxis, Tetanus, and Typhoid. Hep A and B.
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You may also ask your physician for high altitude discomfort.