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Cusco is located at a height of about 3399 meters. The atmosphere will be rarefied and it is best to arrive here and acclimatize you for at least a day or two. It goes without saying that if you plan to trek you must be physically fit. You can visit the Lake Sandoval tour.<br>
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http://monteamazonico.com/ Know these Most Important Things about a Cusco Peru Tour
http://monteamazonico.com/ Cusco means "navel of the world" according to the legendary Incans who ruled this place. Before you head to Cusco to visit the fabled Machu Picchu and trek off along meandering paths there are some things you should know. Once you arrive at Cusco find out a nice and neat local Hopedale. These are usually family run and are quite affordable. Cusco is located at a height of about 3399 meters. The atmosphere will be rarefied and it is best to arrive here and acclimatize you for at least a day or two. It goes without saying that if you plan to trek you must be physically fit. You can visit the Lake Sandoval tour.
http://monteamazonico.com/ Then there are small but important matters. Always carry your passport and important documents along with you instead of leaving them with your luggage. Carry woolens along with you and keep handy some sunscreen cream, sunglasses and rain gear in your backpack. Do not forget to sample vegetarian meals in the city. It is a refreshing change. Of course, there is plenty of international food as well. By some trinkets from artisans but steer clear of alpaca and help yourself to a coffee at any of the small cafes while you are here. You will be amazed by the neatness of this quaint little town that thrives solely on tourism.
http://monteamazonico.com/ As for places of interest they are strewn in all four directions. Pikillacta is one of the relics of the Inca Empire, a one-time metropolis said to have been home to over 10000 people. It rains from April to November and December to March. Do not forget to carry a bottle of water and to put on comfortable but tough walking shoes. You may stay at the Sandoval Lake Lodge. Of more interest is the living village of Andahuaylillas on the way to Puno where you must visit the San Pedro Church said to date back to the 16th or early 17th century. Close by is the small town of Huara. It is believed wizards used to inhabit this place so some of the magic of the Incas may still be there.
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