Choquequirao : Useful coca leaves - Utile coca
Buy some... And a catalyser too ! Believe me, when you're climbing, it helps a lot...Achetez-en... Et un catalyseur aussi ! Croyez-mi, quand ca monte, ca aide beaucoup...
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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Buy some... And a catalyser too ! Believe me, when you're climbing, it helps a lot...Achetez-en... Et un catalyseur aussi ! Croyez-mi, quand ca monte, ca aide beaucoup...

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 !

don't forget to bring enough tshirts and shorts/skirts even when u're going in winter .. coastal areas beg for skirts and sunglasses!


Take some sweets for the children with you

Bring lots of small US bills in perfect condition. Bills that are not perfect will not be taken. Make sure you keep the local change to be given out as tips so you can take pictures of the locals.


It is a very good idea to have a photocopy of your passport and other travel documents in the event your passport is lost or stolen. Adventure Travel
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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