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I made the mistake to bring my city shoes (1.5 inch heel) with me as only shoes other than my hiking boots. I regretted it. The streets are made of bumpy stones in the touristy area so you have to watch yourself every time you cross them. Then the sidewalks can be narrow and sometimes there are steps when you expect it the least. Make yourself a favor and leave your stylettos at home! By the way, the stone shown on the picture is really slippery, be careful! Leave a Comment
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With the high altitude, expect cold temperatures in the mornings.
But with the high altitude and closeness to the equator, sunscreen is also a must. It's amazing how quickly you begin to burn when the sun comes up. Leave a Comment
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Get it and visit the best tuins in and out of Cusco !
Achetez-le et visitez les meilleures ruines dans et en dehors de Cusco ! Leave a Comment
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It is easy to get sunburned on a sunny day on a hike in the Sacred Valley, so a good idea is to bring a baseball cap and sunscreen for prevention and comfort. Leave a Comment
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The hiking bag I had was a bit too big for the long, steep haul, so I ended up borrowing something smaller from the travel agency. Basically, get the smallest day pack you can find and take only what you can in there.
2 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 poncho, 1 pants, 1 shorts, 4 pairs of socks (one for each day), 4 pairs of undies (one for each day), ball cap
A roll of TP, travel size toothbrush, toothbrush, and soap, and a shampoo/conditioner sample. The travel agency provided us with soaps to wash our hands with at each meal so you only need enough to wash up with on the last day (if you want).
I just took a regular camera with zoom lens built in. Took lots of great pix but you'll want to share these with everyone so a digital camera is probably best.
sunscreen/sunblock;
you can buy a hiking stick in the towns you will stop in just before the hike - it would have made a good souvenir but someone took my stick in machu picchu (we had to leave it at the gate) :(
all other gear was provided by the tour agency
Immodium AD - fortunately I didn't need it but you never know.... Leave a Comment
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Good comfortable walking shoes to stroll the steep Cusco streets.
Some warm clothes to fight the cool nights due to Cusco's altitude and the regular cold fronts. Leave a Comment
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Bring enough loo roll if you're walking the Inca Trail (Better be safe than sorry!!)
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Rain is common in Cuzco from November until April so bring gortex. The temperatures are cool almost all the time in Cuzco so remember to take heavier clothing than usual for 8* South. Leave a Comment
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Back packs
Take you rain gear and hiking boots but plan to buy a warm sweater here. the prices are great and the designs are unique!!
Lots of it!!
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Good backpack with waist strap for the hike.
Bring a fleece, hat and mittens on the Inca Trail because it gets very cold at night.
Bring enough toilet paper, you won't find any on the trail.
Lots of memory and batteries because you won't want to run out of either on the last day when you get to Machu Picchu.
Snacks to eat on the trail. You might get hungry during the day.
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- Libertador
Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Cusco - Terra Andina Hotel
Calle Union 184, Cusco - Hatuchay Tower Hotel
Carretera Puete Ruinas Mz. 4 Aguas Calientes, Cusco - Royal Inca Ii
Santa Teresa 335, Cusco - Hostal El Triunfo
Triunfo 379, Cusco - Libertador Palacio del Inka, Cusco
Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Cusco - Hotel Agusto S
Hipolito Unanue 155 Distrito de Wanchaq, Cusco - Picoaga Hotel Cusco
Santa Teresa 344, Cusco - Sonesta Posada Del Inca Cusco
Portal Espinar 108, Cusco - Best Western Los Andes De America
Calle Garcilaso 236, Cusco - Hotel Monasterio Del Cuzco
Calle Palacios 136 Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco - Centenario
Ave Centenario 689, Cusco - San Agustin El Dorado Hotel
Ave el Sol 395, Cusco - El Balcon
Tambo de Monterro 222, Cusco - Hanaqpacha Inn Hotel
Av. Of The Incas Lot N 34 Aguas Calientes, Cusco
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