The Inca capital of Cusco, with an altitude of 11,152 feet (3399 meters) above sea level. That is more than two miles high. For an unlucky few the lack of oxygen can trigger high-altitude sickness. Being informed can show you how toavoid altitude sickness in Cusco, prevent feeling sick...
If you were born in places close to sea level and lived there all your life, you will feel an ideal candidate for altitude sickness (although, again, you can never really predict). It is possible, if it is your first time inCusco, that you feel headaches, nausea or discomfort. They a...
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“The Inca Trail was beautiful,” recalls Laura. “Not only is a lot of the trail still original dry stone construction, but there is lots of gorgeous scenery and sites along the way. We camped each night and drank plenty of coca tea to stave off altitude sickness.” As they crossed mo...