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WEATHER
Cusco has a temperate climate with year round
temperatures fluctuating between 14º - 16ºC, with
warm days and cold nights. The rainy season in Cusco
is from December to March
Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, with warm
and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in
Machu Picchu is from November to March, so be
prepared.
The wet months are January to April, when roads are
often closed by landslides or flooding.
The best months for visiting Machu Picchu are from
April to October.
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long
walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions,
specially during the Inca Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
WHAT TO BRING
- Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes.
- Long pants or slacks
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- T-shirts
- Sweaters and a jacket.
- Rain wear.
- Camera.
- Insect Repellent and sun block.
- Personal toilet items.
- First Aid kit (bandaids, cotton, bandages,
alcohol, aspirin, tablets for stomach troubles,
medicines to avoid altitude sickness).
- Flashlight and knife.
- Wash kit, water bottle and water purifying
tablets.
- A light backpack.
- A change of underwear.
- Gloves, scarf, wool socks and a hat or cap.
- A towel and toilet paper.
- Dried fruits, candies and chocolates.
WATER
The tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the
chemical content varies from place to place. To
avoid problems, we recommend that you always drink
bottled water.
HEALTH
Because you are visiting Andean areas, don't forget
to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness if
you are prone to it. Be sure to try a hot tea or an
infusion of coca leaves on arrival at altitude.
During your first day move slowly and eat lightly,
resting the first couple of hours.
HEIGHTS
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
RESTAURANTS DURING YOUR TRIP
In Cusco: International, vegetarian and local food
restaurants.
In Aguas Calientes: International and local food
restaurants
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu
Sanctuary, a protected area of 32,592 hectares,
managed by the National Institute of Natural
Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park
regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or
damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins
and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals,
lighting open fires or camping in the archeological
sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
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