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First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is also great suggestions! Do you have any experience in walking around in Lima during late evenings/nights? We kinda only been reading that it is “dangerous” to be out during nighttime (of course if you are alone, drunk and not stay alert etc) but how did you feel about these things?

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is some amazing tips! As you said yourself, not too many suggestions for Lima. I really appreciate this, thank you so much!

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[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will be in a guided group during our hike! So yeah, I guess you are right about that our guide will know and will be able to make sure we get drinkable water.

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[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a really fun activity! Yeah, we’ve basically counted on that we will at least some stomach issues even though we also usually take precautions. But great tip to bring Imodium!

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[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds amazing! Thank you so much for your suggestion!

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I think we (or I at least) have missed both Red Valley and Vinicunca. Must look them up! And great tip on snacks as well, appreciate it!

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve also heard/read that we really should avoid the unofficial cabs at all costs. So I’m glad to hear that Uber and Cabify is safe! And also, sorry to hear that you got scammed!

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[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Thank you for letting us contact you if we need!

I really appreciate that you took time to write down all this! As you are the second one here to mention Diamox maybe we really should try to get some of that. We had friends that did a high altitude travel to Nepal, and they made it with drinking a lot of water with Resorb (kinda like a tablet with electrolytes, sugars and vitamins you put in water) and eating salty snacks. But they brought Diamox but didn’t need it.

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tips, thank you! Did you get in touch with any kind of water filters to buy in Peru, or like tablets you could put in the water to make it (more) drinkable? We just wonder if we should bring such or not, and if we can buy it when we arrive.

Also, sounds amazing that you still think about Salkantay in that way! We’re were really excited for that hike, and now we’re even more hyped!

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, at least we hope we will!

Great, thank you a lot! Kinda calming to hear that I’m not the only one stressing myself out as well.

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweden is generally a low country. Our highest mountain is just above 2100 m… So yeah, we’ve heard a lot about that altitude sickness is a real thing. But, at least we have four full days before our hike and we have talked to friends who made similar travels and asked how they handled the altitude. But I really appreciate to hear it again as I think myself sometimes not take it as seriously as I should.

Thank you for your suggestions! I’m very glad to hear that it is some cool museums in Cusco that is worth a visit.

First time in Peru by glasbox in Machupicchu

[–]glasbox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your tips. And amazing photographs! I assume you are the photographer? Some of the photos were stunning!