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Cusco Travel Guides

Honest, useful writing on Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the road to Machu Picchu. New guides published each month from writers based in the Andes.

Altitude in Cusco: How to Acclimatize Without Wasting Your Trip

Cusco sits at 3,400 metres. Here's what actually helps in the first 48 hours, what to eat, and how to…

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One thoughtful email a month with new guides, seasonal tips, and small finds from Cusco and the Sacred Valley.