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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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Hiking take enough films with you - they are much more expensive there something against mosquito or better fly bits! especially in september/october they are very aggressive and i was bit many times and it takes long time till its gone again!sunhat & sunprotection
Pack light for the jungle...one backpack. WATERPROOF and 95% DEET (mosquito spray) yourself! Long pants and shirts are helpful (if they are very light weight)... you can buy everything en route. TP, basic first aid kit, yellow fever vaccination, water purification if going DEEP into the jungle...Oh yes, SUN SCREEN IS CRITICAL ESPECIALLY IF TRAVELLING BY RIVER! digital waterproof (I wish I had)
I ALWAYS take a few tablets of an antibiotic CIPRO by Bayer. In the event I get gastrointestinal upset usually one table kills anything that your system is not accustomed to (there is good literature in medical journals about this). I also carry some other stomach medicine. CHECK with your physician and a travel specialist about shots you may feel more comfortable having. Since I stayed in Lima I could have done without shots but I took the typical defense in the event the opportunity arose to travel outside of Lima. Take a camera. I know how stupid that sounds but I got to Peru with three family members and realized I'd forgotten to pack my camera -- but here's the good news: I bought a nice automatic camera (Kodak) in Wong (the modern supermarket/mass-merchandiser of Lima) for a good price! I've used it until Jan. 2000 when it finally developed a problem. You can get nearly...
Resort Bring sunscreen especially if you are going to Lake Titticaca. I am not even very fair skinned yet it only takes minutes to burn on Lake Titticaca. The combination of the very high altitude the proximity to the equator and the reflection off the water will burn your face very fast.
Finally depending on how long you plan to stayed in the country, and which areas you will be visiting, you will need all kinds of different clothing for very changing weather conditions, it is relatively easy to reach altitudes of over 3,000 to 5,000 meters over sea level travelling in Perú.
You can rent every camping gear you like in peru, but I suggest to bring your own sleeping bag.... it can be useful also in some 'hotel' if you like to take pics.... make sure you're full of films as they are (were) quite expensive and you can find a nice spot avery step!
rain coat AND rain pantsmake sure your shoes are water resistant. Even if you are there during the summer drier months - bring rain gear on the Inca trail.
sun hat and bug spray one dollar bills...the peruvian economy uses dollars and having a 10 dollar bill will not help you much. It is too much for most to have change for.....
If you are doing the Inka Trail you better take some good walking boots or shoes, not slippery as it might be wet. These boots may be also useful in the north if you go to the jungle.
Books and guides about Inka culture. You have to learn the Inka before to go in Peru: without this effort Inka ruins are only "stones" withouth meaning...
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...
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel Machu Picchu
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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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