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Luggage and bags: A light travel bag or backpack is enough. You really don't want to lug a heavy suitcase around and really don't need to either.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Definately bring clothes you can wear in layers. It is cold in the morning (around 0 C sometimes, but can easily warm up to about 20 -23 C by noon. Big difference in temperatures! I suggest to wear a t-shirt or tank top with a sweater and a light jacket in the morning. Pack comfortable shoes with thick soles. Many of the streets are cobblestoned.
It is chilly at night, so you may want to pack pj's. I didn't ,but it was no problem. You can buy a nice pair of very comfy cotton trousers anywhere in Cusco for about $5 US. I bought a couple of pairs for myself and a few as souvenirs and everyone I gave them to loved them. They have a drawstring waist and also ties at the ankles and buttoned pockets on the sides. You can also purchase a T-shirt for around $2-3 US. The T-shirts with the Inka Cola logo are cool.. And there you go, a nice pair of Peruvian pjs for $7!
The sun is strong so either pack a hat or buy a cute one there for about $2.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Definately bring sunscreen, Especially if you are going to Machu Picchu. The sun is very strong and there are very few shaded areas.
Bring some toliet paper also. If you visit some of the villages in the Sacred Valley, the toilet faclitlies may not provide it.
Photo Equipment: In addition to your regular camera, bring a disposable panoramic camera for pictures of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Updated Jul 12, 2003
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Luggage and bags: 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.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 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
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: 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).
Photo Equipment: 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.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: 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
Miscellaneous: Immodium AD - fortunately I didn't need it but you never know....
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Cusco's weather is very variable. It can be roasting hot one moment and quite cool the next. It's best to dress in layers.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Always carry toilet paper, only touristy restaurants have it on hand.
Photo Equipment: Wide angle and polarizer to cut down on glare. Zoom for people pictures.
Miscellaneous: It's good to keep a good attitude when people try and sell you things on the street. We found it best to just totally ignore them or they would not give up. Nice to have some friends to laugh about it all with too and the quinta was our favorite place to do it.
Written Feb 3, 2003
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Luggage and bags: Back packs
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Take you rain gear and hiking boots but plan to buy a warm sweater here. the prices are great and the designs are unique!!
Photo Equipment: Lots of it!!
Written Oct 15, 2006
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 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.
Written Jun 30, 2006
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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring enough loo roll if you're walking the Inca Trail (Better be safe than sorry!!)
Written Aug 22, 2005
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I was there in April, end of the rainy season. Though it was mild, even warm, at noon, in the morning it was cold and sometimes windy, so bring some warm clothes for the chilly nights.
Written May 10, 2005
Luggage and bags: Make sure you bring sunscreen and hat because the sun is intense!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Layers!
Updated Mar 25, 2004
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Miscellaneous: 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 !
Written Nov 21, 2003
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 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.
Written Nov 18, 2002
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