{"id":2408,"date":"2019-10-09T19:47:05","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T19:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=2408"},"modified":"2024-01-20T08:38:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T13:38:12","slug":"top-tips-to-avoid-altitude-sickness-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-altitude-sickness-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cusco<\/strong> is a place that attracts hundreds and thousands of tourists every year. The history, culture, food, and most of all <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/trekking-machu-picchu-salkantay-llactapata\/\" target=\"_blank\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> are what draw them here year after year. There\u2019s just one issue that pops up time and time again. The <strong>altitude<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cusco (opens in a new tab)\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong> sits at 3,400 masl (11,200 fasl). That\u2019s pretty high, and when coming from sea level it can hit you. Not everyone will feel the effects but it\u2019s not uncommon. A few of the things you may expect to feel on the first day and shouldn\u2019t be alarmed about are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Light-headedness<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Poor appetite<\/li><li>Poor sleep<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember,\nif you do feel any of these, it\u2019s normal. But, there are a few things you can\ndo to help keep them at bay and to try to avoid them altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relax and Take Things Slowly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive at a new vacation destination, you often want to start exploring right away, and you can do that in <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>. You will, however, need to take things a bit easier than in another lower-level location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The high\naltitude means that you will get worn out more easily and may find walking\nuphill and up steps a lot more difficult than usual. It\u2019s completely normal to\nfeel out of breath when wandering around town. Take plenty of breaks and stop\noff when you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/relax-take-things-slowly-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Relax and take things slowly in your first days in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\"\/><figcaption>Photo by: @lehdayana<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid Alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know\nthat alcohol does a lot more bad than good for our bodies. So imagine adding\nhigh altitude to the mix. Not only will you feel the effects much quicker, but\nit will also make you far more dehydrated. And don\u2019t even get us started on the\nhangover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pisco sours<\/strong> are a must try when in town, and a bottle of the local beer will also go down a treat. By all means, try them out, but don\u2019t go overboard and keep the consequences in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/avoid-alcohol-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Avoid alcohol\" class=\"wp-image-2412\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drink a Lot of Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water<\/strong> is always good for you and can make you feel a lot better in many situations. One of those being when you\u2019re at high altitude. You will feel dehydrated so make sure you keep topped on the clear stuff to avoid those nasty, annoying headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-peru-packing-list-2020-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">camelback<\/a><\/strong> is a great thing to bring with you to make sure you always have a supply of water and aren\u2019t contaminating the environment with plastic bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/drink-lot-water-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Water is good for you and can make you feel better in all situations\" class=\"wp-image-2413\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\"\/><figcaption>Photo by: @bri_valentini_<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acclimatize at a Lower Altitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think once you get to <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong> you\u2019re stuck there no matter how you feel. But this is not the case. The Sacred Valley is not too far from <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-4d\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong> and at a considerably lower altitude. There are some incredible <strong>archaeological sites <\/strong>to visit there as well as enjoy the amazing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you first get here, why not take a day or two to acclimatize in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sacred Valley <\/a><\/strong>of the Incas and enjoy the tourist sites while you\u2019re at it. You can even treat yourself at one of the various spa hotels situated there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/acclimatise-lower-altitude-sacred-valley.jpg\" alt=\"Acclimatize at a Lower Altitude in the Sacred Valey of Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-2414\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\"\/><figcaption>Photo by: @martawanderlustyoga<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drink Coca Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it. The thing that gave the Incas all their energy really works. A few <strong>coca<\/strong> leaves in some boiling water is a simple remedy for headaches or if you feel a little light-headed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\nin a restaurant and start feeling a little queasy, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for a\ncup of this tea. They will almost certainly have some leaves, or if not, will\nbe able to get some easily and quickly for a quick fix and to have you feeling\nbetter fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/drink-coca-tea-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Coca tea is the best natural remedy for the altitude sikness\" class=\"wp-image-2416\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\"\/><figcaption>Photo by: @voavangaretreats<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Muna<\/strong> is an <strong>Andean<\/strong> mint and is another <strong>herbal remedy<\/strong> favoured by the Incas. If you start to feel nauseous when out and about, a few inhales of natural, fresh <strong>muna <\/strong>will really make you feel a whole lot better. It can also be made into tea like coca and has a very pleasant smell and taste. You can also find it in candy form for when you are going on high altitude treks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/muna-tea-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Muna tea is herbal remedy it will make you feel better\" class=\"wp-image-2417\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buy OxyShot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent way to make sure you are always carrying something to help you when you need it is by carrying <strong>OxyShot<\/strong>. You can find it at most pharmacies in the center and it can be a real day saver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It weighs next to nothing as is basically air in a can. But when you really need something to pick you up for when you are feeling breathless and dizzy, a quick breath of oxygen will really do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/oxyshot-oxygen-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"Oxyshot is a can of oxygen and it help you in altitude \" class=\"wp-image-2418\" width=\"920\" height=\"612\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See a Doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are very worried about the <strong>altitude<\/strong> before you\u2019ve even left home, why not go and visit your doctor for a little peace of mind. They may be able to prescribe you something to take and help with any effects caused by the <strong>altitude<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may\nalso be able to put your mind at rest about any negative feelings you are\nhaving towards it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/see-doctor-altitude-sikness.jpg\" alt=\"See a doctor Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-2419\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whatever You Do, Don\u2019t Panic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\nare here and if you start to feel a little unusual, don\u2019t panic. It might make\nit worse and all these feelings are normal. Just try out our tips above and if\nyou think you\u2019ll need it, get some medication from your doctor before leaving\nhome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written\nby: Liv Palmer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cusco is a place that attracts hundreds and thousands of tourists every year. The history, culture, food, and most of all Machu Picchu are what draw them here year after year. 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