ActivityTravel note
Arrive slowly; Cusco is high
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Cusco Region
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Cusco is at about 3,400 m. Flying in and starting a long walking day straight away is a common recipe for altitude sickness.
The lesson
Rest on arrival, or start in the lower Sacred Valley and go up later.
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