FAQs

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What is the weather like in Urubamba?

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In September, the weather is usually 70F/21C and sunny during the day, 60F/15C at night.

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What is the altitude in Urubamba?

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Cusco - 3,400m / 11,155ft Urubamba - 2,870m / 9,420ft (similar to Aspen, CO) Machu Picchu - 2,430m / 7970ft

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How to avoid altitude sickness?

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- If possible, arrive 1-2 days before the wedding - Going to the Valley (where Urubamba is) straight from Cusco airport will help adjust gradually - For the first day/night in Cusco: take it easy, eat lighter meals, and stay hydrated - Try mate de coca (coca leaf tea) and Sorojchi pills during the day (both have caffeine)

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What are some general travel tips for Peru?

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- Don't rent a car unless you've driven in Peru before. There are lots of options for booking transport, and it's generally inexpensive. - Pedestrians do NOT have the right of way (mostly important if traveling in Lima and Cusco). Llamas DO have the right of way. Be careful! :) - Tips: generally, 10% tip is the norm in Peru.

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Should I stay a few nights in Lima?

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If you have one or two nights to spare, ABSOLUTELY! Lima is a great city to explore if you have a few extra days. It's an amazing food city. Lima hotels (many hotels to choose from, these are just some recs) - JW Marriott - Hotel B - Hilton Lima Miraflores - Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel - Innside by Melia Lima Miraflores - Casa Andina Premium Miraflores Restaurants to go to (there are MANY MANY, these are just some) - Panchita - Punto Azul (ceviche!) - Isolina - Maido (Peruvian Nikkei food) [ranked amongst the best restaurants in the world] - Central [ranked amongst the best restaurants in the world] - Pescados Capitales (Ceviche!) - Astrid y Gaston [ranked among the best restaurants in the world] - La Mar https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/sitemap/peru/lima Options are endless. Some of these restaurants may require reservations in advance so plan ahead! Areas to visit: - Miraflores - Barranco - Historic downtown Lima

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Cusco City Restaurants / Hotels

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Cusco is a magical city - if you have a night or two to spend there, it's definitely worth the trip. Restaurant suggestions: - Limo Restaurant - Morena Peruvian Kitchen - Incanto - Chicha - Fallen Angel - Kion - Cicciolina - ** MIL Centro. In the sacred valley. ** https://www.eater.com/2018/2/21/17033912/mil-virgilio-martinez-cusco-peru-menu-reservations-photos-moray-ruins Hotel suggestions: - JW Marriott Convento - Palacio del Inka - Belmond Monasterio - Belmond Nazarenas - Inkaterra La Casona - Casa Andina Premium Cusco