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Written by explorer Gene Savoy in 1970, this book provides lots of interesting geographical and anthropological information about the Chacapoyas region which contains the Utcubamba, Huallabamba and parts of the Marañon Rivers.

July/August 1995/1996 American Whitewater with articles on Cotahuasi, Maran, Colca, Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers.
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"Discovering the Colca Valley" 1987 bilingual picturebook and in depth study of the people, flora, fauna, and geology of Peru's most famous canyon.

Video produced by Jon Barker of 1994 first descent of Cotahuasi river
Available from:

Barker River Expeditions 2124 Greele Lewiston, Idaho 83501

e-mail jbarker@lewiston.com

Current's fall 1994 issue # 58 covering Cotahuasi River trip

Written by kayaker/professor Calvin Giddings about 1975 first descent of the Acobamba Abyss section of the Apurimac River.

"El Comercio" article dated September 18, 1995

1908 to 1925 accounts by one of Peru's most famous explorers. Fascinating reading with excerpts of the 1912 first descent of Tambopata River on a log raft

Road atlas and travel guide to Peru. Available in most Peruvian bookstores and travel centers.

Lima Times volume 21 # 5 1996 publication in English covering Cotahausi River

Lonely Planet's comprehensive travel guide to Peru

Paddler Magazine August 1995 issue with article by greg Moore on Cotahuasi River

Whitewater Guide written by exploratory Polish rafting team CANOANDES covering first person accounts of Colca River and second person accounts of Marañon, Apurimac, Santa, Huallaga, and Vilcanota/Urubamba Rivers.

South American Explorer Spring 1996 issue with articles on Cotahausi, issue # 43

South American Explorer # 38 issue September 1994 with articles on Cotahuasi, Colca, Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers.

July 22, 1994 Magzine insert to Peru's national newspaper "El Comercio" with account of first descent of Cotahuasi.

The most modern road atlas for Peru. Often sold by street vendors in Lima. Although very up to date, many new roads and bridges are not shown.

Written by Vulcanologist and explorer Professor Jorge Chavez. this text deals with volcanoes and eruptions that have shaped the rivers of Arequipa. Available in Spanish only at Universidad Catolica in Arequipa. Special emphasis is given to Rio Tambo which has seen recent changes from local eruptions.

Written by Keith Muscutt this readily available book has interesting information and photos of the Chacapoyas region of Peru.

Written by Victor Von Hagen whose 2 year exploration of Peru's ancient Inca Roads provides for interesting reading and insight into the interior regions of the country.

Outfitters Dedication First Descents Travel Tips Foto Gallery

	Written by explorer Gene Savoy in 1970, this book provides lots of interesting geographical and anthropological information about the Chacapoyas region which contains the Utcubamba, Huallabamba and parts of the Marañon Rivers.
	July/August 1995/1996 American Whitewater with articles on Cotahuasi, Maran, Colca, Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers. http://paddlesource.com/journal/jpg/index.phtml?thefile=1995_4_027.jpg http://paddlesource.com/journal/jpg/index.phtml?thefile=1995_4_035.jpg http://paddlesource.com/journal/jpg/index.phtml?thefile=1996_3_049.jpg
	"Discovering the Colca Valley" 1987 bilingual picturebook and in depth study of the people, flora, fauna, and geology of Peru's most famous canyon.
	Video produced by Jon Barker of 1994 first descent of Cotahuasi river Available from: Barker River Expeditions 2124 Greele Lewiston, Idaho 83501 e-mail jbarker@lewiston.com
	Current's fall 1994 issue # 58 covering Cotahuasi River trip
	Written by kayaker/professor Calvin Giddings about 1975 first descent of the Acobamba Abyss section of the Apurimac River.
	"El Comercio" article dated September 18, 1995
	1908 to 1925 accounts by one of Peru's most famous explorers. Fascinating reading with excerpts of the 1912 first descent of Tambopata River on a log raft
	Road atlas and travel guide to Peru. Available in most Peruvian bookstores and travel centers.
	Lima Times volume 21 # 5 1996 publication in English covering Cotahausi River
	Lonely Planet's comprehensive travel guide to Peru
	Paddler Magazine August 1995 issue with article by greg Moore on Cotahuasi River
	Whitewater Guide written by exploratory Polish rafting team CANOANDES covering first person accounts of Colca River and second person accounts of Marañon, Apurimac, Santa, Huallaga, and Vilcanota/Urubamba Rivers.
	South American Explorer Spring 1996 issue with articles on Cotahausi, issue # 43
	South American Explorer # 38 issue September 1994 with articles on Cotahuasi, Colca, Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers.

	July 22, 1994 Magzine insert to Peru's national newspaper "El Comercio" with account of first descent of Cotahuasi.
	The most modern road atlas for Peru. Often sold by street vendors in Lima. Although very up to date, many new roads and bridges are not shown.
	Written by Vulcanologist and explorer Professor Jorge Chavez. this text deals with volcanoes and eruptions that have shaped the rivers of Arequipa. Available in Spanish only at Universidad Catolica in Arequipa. Special emphasis is given to Rio Tambo which has seen recent changes from local eruptions.
	Written by Keith Muscutt this readily available book has interesting information and photos of the Chacapoyas region of Peru.
	Written by Victor Von Hagen whose 2 year exploration of Peru's ancient Inca Roads provides for interesting reading and insight into the interior regions of the country.