Here's my free advice on altitude sickness prevention: 15 years ago Save Free advice on altitude help: Buy "Sorochi pills" from any pharmacy in Lima or Cusco. They are so cheap (1.5-2 soles each pill) you take it about an hour before you go and every 8 hrs. ...
Take into account thealtitude, whether you plan to do long hikes or not. Don't underestimatealtitude sickness(sorochein Spanish) and plan for at least 2-3 days of acclimatization before tackling the peaks. We wrote a whole section on this famous altitude sickness following the unfortunate expe...
But first things first:Acute Mountain Sicknessor Altitude sickness as it is commonly known is unpleasant to say the least and sadly in very severe cases can be fatal, so ignore the symptoms at your peril. Make sure you seek reliable, professional medical advice before you set off on that on...
Medications are available to prevent altitude sickness, and we urge you to speak with your physician prior to your departure from home to discuss prophylaxis for safe travel. All ship-to-shore transfers use Zodiacs or Pangas (capacity 9 to 12 persons). Occasionally you will get wet with ...