Recommendations and tips to travel to Cusco!

The city of Cusco is the preferred tourist destination for many travelers. And here we give you some recommendations to travel to Cusco so you can enjoy this beautiful city and make your trip something unique and memorable. Here we give you all the tips to travel to Cusco.

At MIFTRAVEL.COM we want you to have an unforgettable experience, so here is a list of small but very useful tips for your next trip to Machu Picchu Peru.

Keep in mind that Peru is a country with a very varied climate and is divided into three geographical regions. The Coast has a warm and temperate climate, it is advisable to wear light clothing, although in winter it is cold and there are garúas or light rains; If you travel to the mountains like Cusco, Arequipa or Puno, wear a jacket and warm clothes, because the weather is very changeable, sunny, cold at night and there is a lot of rain; For the jungle wear light clothing, although seasonally it has torrential rains. Ask us about it before embarking on your trip.

1. Choose the best time to visit Cusco.

Although it may not seem so important, it can be very helpful to choose the date of your trip to Cusco well. The best time to visit the city of Cusco is from the end of April to September where there is not much rain. And without a doubt, the best season to visit Cusco is in the month of June, where the city of Cusco is partying and thus being able to see typical dances of the City, the famous Inti Raymi and how not to taste its flagship dish "El Chiriuchu ”. You can also take advantage of the good weather for that season.

If you do not plan to travel any of those months do not worry, Cusco is a city that although this month of rain you can see beautiful landscapes.

2. Plan how many days you will be in Cusco.

As every traveler always on vacation we would like to know everything, but sometimes time works against us, that is why if you have few days, you should look for the tours that are most attractive to you. And if you have more time you can make the most of it and get to know each tourist place that Cusco offers.

Among the most visited tours in Cusco are: the Inca city of Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, Mountain of 7 colors, Salineras de Maras Moray and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. These are the most visited tourist destinations daily.

3. Buy your plane ticket to Cusco in advance.

If you are planning to visit Machu Picchu, it is essential to purchase your tickets in advance. You can easily do this online at www.miftravel.com, where credit cards are accepted. This site allows you to buy your tickets quickly and securely.

Alternatively, if you prefer to buy your tickets in person, you can visit the office in Cusco, located at Casa Garcilaso, Calle Garcilaso SN. Cusco – Peru. However, be aware that attempting to purchase tickets this way, especially close to your visit date, might result in no availability. Therefore, it is recommended to make your reservation through a trusted travel agency well in advance.

For those interested in visiting both Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, it is crucial to purchase tickets several months ahead of time, as tickets to Huayna Picchu sell out quickly. These tickets can only be purchased online, so it is advisable to plan your purchase well in advance to secure your visit to both sites.

Enjoy your trip to one of the most amazing places in the world, and remember to plan ahead to ensure your entry!

4. Buy your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.

If you are going to visit Machu Picchu, the ideal is to buy your ticket in advance, you can do it online from www.machupicchu.gob.pe or www.bookinghuaynapicchu.com (Accepts PayPal), on both pages you can buy your ticket to Machu Picchu. Also now if you want you can do it from the same city in Cusco, visiting their office at: Casa Garcilaso. Garcilaso Street SN. Cuzco-Peru.

Now if you want to buy your ticket to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu there you have to buy several months in advance since the tickets to Huayna Picchu sell out quickly. The purchase is only via the Internet.

5. Book your accommodation.

6. Visit Cusco with a Travel Agency or on your own.

This is a big question that every traveler asks, whether to make your trip on your own or with a travel agency. Both options are undoubtedly valid, but remember that there are tours that do need to be done with a travel agency, mostly for security reasons. Among the tours that you must do with an agency: Mountain of 7 colors, Mountain Palcoyo, Laguna Humantay, Waqrapukara and Puente Inca Checacupe, are tours that can be done on your own but the best and safety with a travel agency, since They will provide you with an oxygen ball and a first aid kit.

The visit to Machu Picchu, you can do it on your own and without any problem, to go from Cusco to Machu Picchu there are two options.

• Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (Town of Machu Picchu) via Train.
• Cusco – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes (Pueblo de Machu Picchu) via car/bus.

Machu Picchu by train can be visited in 1 day, but if you go by car/bus/car it is necessarily 2 days and 1 night.

7. Be careful with altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness (Soroche) is one of the problems that some travelers have, the recommendation is: Drink coca tea or buy a pill for altitude sickness in an apothecary and/or pharmacy.

How to treat altitude sickness:
• Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol.
• Breath deeply.
• Take it easy.
• Acclimatize 1 day in Cusco.
• Drink Coca tea: Natural Remedy
• Take a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche)
• According to the experience of many travelers, it is also good to put a few drops of chlorophyll in the water you drink daily. This increases the number of red blood cells in your system, allowing more oxygen to be absorbed into your blood.

8. Take your personal documents with you.

It is always necessary to carry your personal documents. VISA and/or Passport, or if you are from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay or Venezuela, only your National Identity Document "DNI" will be necessary.
If you are a student, bring your updated student card to benefit from some discounts, especially on admission tickets.

9. Bring cash or debit and/or credit card.

10. You bring appropriate clothing.

It is always good to bring appropriate clothing. In Cusco you will always need a jacket for the cold of the night and for the first hours of the morning. Bring much-needed trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho, gloves for the cold, light clothing, and long-sleeved polo shirts.

Publication Date: 2022-01-19

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