Arriving in Cusco is an essential trip for every traveler who loves to enjoy beautiful landscapes full of life and explore these beautiful landscapes.
What to wear in the backpack
The things that will enter your travel backpack will depend on the tour you take since, in some, you will have more days walking, and in others, you will not, as is the case of the Inca Trail of 2,4.5 and 7 days.
We recommend the following items.
- Easy drying t-shirts and T-shirts.
- Trekking pants, preferably these, have zippers for greater comfort if you need to enjoy sunny days.
- Trekking shoes should preferably be molded to your feet for greater comfort.
- Hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen every 2 hours to avoid reactions from the sun’s rays. Take into account that the cap must be a light one.
- It is advisable to wear a rain poncho.
- Personal items, such as medications, sunscreens, and repellents.
- Personal documents
- Camera and camcorder
Acclimatization in Cusco
Advice even from a rabbit, if you are going to take a trip through Cusco, do not forget to acclimatize between 2 to 3 days before embarking on the desired tour. This will help you enjoy the time better because your body will be able to adapt more quickly to the change in temperature.
In this way, you can also reduce the possibility of altitude sickness. We recommend some activities you can do in Cusco while preparing for your trip.
Predisposition to fun
Depending on your tour package, you can do various activities that are part of the tourist attraction. Having all the predisposition to enjoy 100% of your trip is necessary.
Hydrate as much as you can!
It is essential that the body stays hydrated and maintains the correct level of water to allow vital chemical reactions and nutrients to be transported to organs and tissues.
More if you do long walks like the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. For this, we also recommend you review the following link, where we give you some recommendations to acclimatize and the importance of a hydrated body.
Bring extra money, better if it is in Peruvian soles:
Although true, many travelers hire a travel agency service, which will cover many expenses, but not all. Therefore, it is recommended to have extra money for additional costs within the chosen walk.
Hotels, restaurants, and others accept US dollars, but it is better that you have the extra money in Peruvian soles to avoid setbacks.
Machu Picchu, Your Objective Point
In most of the packages, we offer you, a visit to Machu Picchu is included, the main objective of which is to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu.
What to do in Cusco
Surely you have heard about the Inca Jungle Tour; this tour is exclusively for travelers who love adrenaline, travelers capable of enjoying 100% of each extreme sport such as:
- Cycling
- Rafting
- ziplining
- walks
Full contact with nature
Enjoying the beautiful landscapes that Cusco has, contributes to your health. Nature, by itself, generates peace and balance between you and your environment, relaxes you, and acts as a type of injectable to avoid cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, and stress, among others.
It’s always good to buy souvenirs.
A place that you know, a place that you should keep as a reminder to never forget the sites you met. Remember that Cusco is considered one of the 50 most beautiful cities in the world. Not having a memory of this beautiful city would be a “sin” for a traveler like you, full of expectations and desire to discover new places.
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