350Altitude sickness (Soroche): schedule zero strenuous activity on your first dayCusco sits at 3,400 meters (11,150 feet). Ascending rapidly from sea level often causes headaches and nausea. Spend day…Mistakes to avoidThings to knowFirst-time tips
310Machu Picchu circuit tickets must be booked months in advance onlinePeru’s Ministry of Culture restricts visitor numbers with strict entry circuits (Circuit 1, 2, 3, etc.). Circuit 2 (the…Mistakes to avoidTravel hacksSightseeing
230San Pedro Market: get fresh made-to-order tropical fruit smoothies for 5 SolesWalk into the center of Mercado Central de San Pedro where dozens of fruit ladies operate juice blending stations. Ask f…MarketFoodBudget
215San Blas neighborhood: artisan woodcarvers, quiet cafes, and cobblestone stepsEscape the crowded Plaza de Armas by climbing into San Blas. This picturesque hillside quarter is lined with whitewashed…WalkingPhotographyHidden Gem
195Saqsaywamán fortress: walk up the stone path from San Blas instead of taking taxisThe monumental Inca fortress features megalithic stone blocks weighing over 100 tons fitted with precision. The scenic 2…WalkingCultureBudget
