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Weather Protection Machu Picchu
9 Reviews You're at about 9500 feet above sea level. The sun is real intense at this level. If you took the pills to fight altitude sickness like I did, that lowers the resistance to fighting off sunburn also....
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Hiking Stick / Shoes Machu Picchu
5 Reviews If you are hiking the Inca trail, definitely bring an emergency rain poncho. We hiked during the "dry season" and on day 3 it poured. My backpack and everything in it would've been soaked without the...
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Pack Light Machu Picchu
3 Reviews Unless you have come straight from the Inca Trail you won't need to bring a whole lot of stuff with you. There is a bag storage room (with security) that you can leave your bags at if you like -...
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Trail Supplies Machu Picchu
8 Reviews Definitely pack light, but dont leave out necessities! A smart tip would be to put all your clothes into sealable baggies it keeps bugs out and also moisture... at night it is a good idea espically if...
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Photo Equipment / Film Machu Picchu
1 Review Zoom is good for llama pics but you will have to carry it so remember weight. Bring lots of film, it's an amazing walk with varied scenery. Also, the llamas at Machu Picchu are very photogenic but you...
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Backpacks offer not only the means to do multi-day hiking trips but also are the most practical for getting from the bus station to the hostel without having to shell out for a taxi. Rain gear is essential for backpacking trips in the Cordillera Blanca or Inca Trail.
bring some good walking shoes/boots and a fleece for the cold eveings dont forget your washing line and washing powder! there are laundry services, but they tend to starch you clothes to cardboard!if you are planning a faily long trip, dont worry about bringing a complete supply of shampoo etc... inca pharmacy ( in most towns) stock just about everything. rehydration sachets..invaluable!
This is not about packing but hopefully more interesting. Lima has some spots worth visiting, so if you can, try to spend some time there. Unlike in the mountains, the weather in Lima is virtually always dry, much like the desert that covers much of the coasts of Peru and Chile west of the Andes. Central Lima has a lot to offer historically as well as architecturally. The Lima cathedral, pictured here, purportedly holds the remains of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro (there is a Pizarro vestibule inside containing artifacts and beautiful tile mosaics). Miraflores is more upscale (and more commercialized with fast food blight), but there are some nice streetside parks along the Pacific ocean. I didn't get a chance to do much more than Miraflores and Central Lima, but there are other museums probably worth visiting, including one on the Spanish Inquisition. Just before my trip I...
I only took a backpack and it was really nice to carry all my crap in one bag. Sturdy shoes, lots of socks, and rain gear (the weather can be pretty wet). I went to a doctor before going to Peru and he recommended to take two doses of Pepto Bismal every day that you are in country. Apparently it reduces your risk of becoming ill by some ridiculous amount. My husband and our friend were good about taking it and didn't get sick. I was sporadic and for my pains received a lovely bought of traveller's sickness. Thank goodness for Cipro--not just for anthrax anymore. Take a simple, unobtrusive camera, unless you are a real buff. You can get batteries/film anywhere. Take books to read/trade. Most hostals have a book exchange, though some are 2 (you give) for 1 (you receive).
Nothing extraordinary. A complete Lugagge set is thebest. This is not a safari. Any walking shoes for your visits to Museums, shoppingor wondering thru little and narrows streets. Like inEurope. No more no less.Accordig to the season, youare in control of your preferences, a sweater, or shorts, no umbrella in Lima, please. No rain here. Because Peru, is an amazing Country with three diferent regions : Coast (Pacific Ocean), Sierra (withhuge mountains over 15,000 ft.sea level) and the Jungle bordering Brazil, you easily may imagine whatwould you need the most for each one. Example :a Sun kit for the Coast; a coat and umbrella for theSierra and Boots for the Jungle. I see no problem if we carry extra batteries, extrafilm, and we have some knowledge about the particularplace to visit. The precautions are the same if youhere in America, decide to take a long trip. No moreno less. But if...
The robe can be t shirts and pants for the sun and printemps and in the costa and youngle for the mountains you will have a sweater or anythin make of wool. Study Abroad a simple photo equipment. botiquin, repelentes, agua repelentes si van al campo
Make sure you bring a hat, a raincoat, sunscreen and insect repellent to Machu Picchu. I saw many people with umbrellas and wish I would have brought one since they work well as protection against both the sun and the rain. This picture is of the view of the valley from Machu Picchu.
Back-pack (depending on your size and weigh you will be able to carry more or less stuff, so ask the shop in where you are going to buy it, they could inform you about. For the mountains: A wind&waterproof jacket (GORE-TEX) Climbing shoes (GORE-TEX) Coton wear (T-shirts, Sweat-shirts, underwear) Two pairs of jeans One pair of light trousers Anti-sweating socks Woolen pull-overFor the jungle:Long socksHair clip or elastics for long-hair girlsLight clothes and shoes in general but medium high boots are not bad if you are asked to walk among snakes, crocodiles, etc. Sun glasses (good quality ones)Shampoo / conditionnerTooth / brush pasteNo soap, but shower gelAltitude sickness pills ('soroche' is the word for altitude sickness in Peru as well as in Bolivia)AspirinsAlways bring with you a bottle of water and some chocolatesMosquito-repelent creamSun-protectorGirls, don't forget your pads...
MONEYI tried to get some soles in my country : was quite difficult and expensive. By far the easiest way is to use ATM card. My bank is link to the 'System PLUS' network, and my card worked well in all peruvian city I went to. The Banco de credito's website, a wide spread bank, show links to the Visa-VisaPlus network. You should ask your bank before leaving. Usually, you can get money either in soles or in american dollar, which could be quite useful if you intend to move to Ecuador. My only problem was when I got 100 $ bill in a country where 10 $ pay a very decent room or a 300 km bus ride. So I had to use the nice street moneychangers to get some decent bill I could use to cross the border, the bank being closed. I still have some doubts about the huge amount of money those men carry... and I remember that many in Perú wonder if the bills are true or false. I refused a 10 $ bill,...
Hiking FLORA FIELD GUIDE FOR CAMINO INCAI found a field Guide for trees and bushes of the area, after asking at many bookstores in Peru : 'Arboles y arbustos del valle sagrado de los incas' by Gino Cassinelli Del Sante, Rumbos S.A. Editores & Consultores. I buyed it in Cuzco, on 'Plaza de armas', near 'el museo de historia natural'. The plant in this are very well described with good pictures of leafs, flowers, fruits, and a 'scale'. Bilingual : espanol-english.
7 Reviews and 251 Opinions We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came...
Hostal Rumi Punku Cusco
7 Reviews and 486 Opinions Very nice hotel including all amenities, even wi-fi. Recommend the tours booked via Sergio at the...
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Q: We will be traveling in Dec. can only spend about 6 days in Peru. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to best use our time. ...
A: Firstly, if you stay on the coast, be prepared for heat and humidity. If you go inland, be prepared for altitude. I imagine you will be arriving first off in Lima? Six...
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