Altitude

From the moment you land in the city of Cusco, you will know for sure you are in a very special place. Located in the Central area of the Andes, the capital of the Inca Empire will welcome you among green fields, amazing mountains, stone walls, brick houses and smiling faces ready to show you everything that this magical place has to offer.

Among so many novelties, it is normal to suddenly feel your heart beating faster and a more intense breathing. Yes, it can be due to the thrill of being standing in the same soil where the Incas built this great Empire, but it can also be due to the altitude.

Altitude

3.399 masl

Recommendations

We advise you to consider the following recommendations

Do not eat heavy food the day before traveling to Cusco.

Make sure you drink between 6-8 glasses of water the days before your trip and during your stay in Cusco.

Once you arrive at your hotel, lie down and get some rest before going out to explore the city.

Drink coca tea; most hotels offer it for free at the reception of their facilities. Another option is to buy lemon candies.

Once you are ready to go out and explore the city, try not to become agitated climbing stairs or walking fast. The best thing is to go slow until you are fully acclimatized so you can enjoy your trip.

The truth is that, if you take into account all these tips, you will adapt perfectly and you will be able to fully enjoy your experience traveling the Sacred Valley on our trains and visiting one of the 7 Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.

Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)

2.040 masl

Machu Picchu

2.430 masl

Recommendations

We advise you to consider the following recommendations

Do not eat heavy food the day before traveling to Cusco.

Make sure you drink between 6-8 glasses of water the days before your trip and during your stay in Cusco.

Once you arrive at your hotel, lie down and get some rest before going out to explore the city.

Drink coca tea; most hotels offer it for free at the reception of their facilities. Another option is to buy lemon candies.

Once you are ready to go out and explore the city, try not to become agitated climbing stairs or walking fast. The best thing is to go slow until you are fully acclimatized so you can enjoy your trip.

The truth is that, if you take into account all these tips, you will adapt perfectly and you will be able to fully enjoy your experience traveling the Sacred Valley on our trains and visiting one of the 7 Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.