Cusco

Cusco is the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, and has an incredible cultural richness, both the city and its surroundings. To experience a complete trip to Peru, you have to enjoy the Cusco tours. A mix of nature and history that will make you love the country, how can you not!

Do you know about Rainbow Mountain? The famous Vinicunca or 7-color mountain is one of the most popular excursions in Cusco. 

For trekking lovers, any of the Cusco tours is like a paradise. There are many options adapted to all levels. The famous Salkantay is the perfect route to discover the Andean mountain with amazing landscape, sleeping in igloos under the stars 😲.

If you prefer to hike the most legendary trail in all of Latin America, the Inca Trail is more than 500 years old. Although if you prefer to add adrenaline, the Inca Jungle combines trekking with biking through mountains, valleys and rivers, and even zip lines!

Machu Picchu Tickets

But undoubtedly, one of the reasons why travelers move here is to get Machu Picchu tickets. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the most chosen of Cusco tours, and one of the most precious treasures of Peru.

You cannot leave Cusco without visiting this temple, one of the most visited places in all of Latin America. In addition, in Howlanders you will find many options to visit Machu Picchu: by tour, by car, at dawn so as not to coincide with so many travelers or with trekking routes that have as a finish line the Inca city.

Altitude sickness in Cusco

Cusco is located at 3,399 meters above sea level. Therefore, the oxygen level is not the same as you may be used to and this can cause some symptoms of what is known as altitude sickness.

These symptoms can be shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, lack of appetite, or sleep disturbance among others. Don't worry, none of this has to happen. Like everything, in each person, it affects in a way or directly does not.

To try to prevent or reduce these symptoms, keep your body hydrated, eat lightly, and do not overexert yourself.

If you are going to choose between the different Cusco tours, it is better to leave for the end of your stay the mountain excursions such as Vinicunca, Salkantay, or Machu Picchu where the altitude changes are abrupt. The best is that you dedicate the first day to see the city with the Cusco City tour, and in this way, give your body time to get used to the altitude sickness. 👌