10 Tips for Inca Trail 2018

• The best time to visit the Classic Inca Trail is from May to October. The rest of the year there is less influx of tourists because the climate is very humid, cold and raining constantly. Some parts of the road become very slippery and dangerous.
• Acclimatization is necessary in Cusco and surroundings, one or two days before starting the tour. For a good acclimatization it is necessary to rest as much as possible the first day, to eat little and to drink abundant liquid, especially the maté of coca, that possesses well-known curative and digestive properties. Adequate acclimatization prevents it from affecting "soroche" or altitude sickness, which could cause numerous health problems.
• It is advisable to carry a good supply of lemon candies, as it counteracts dehydration and discomfort due to height.
• The majority of tourists who make the Inka Trail, do it through a travel agency or adventure tourism company. These companies offer all the necessary facilities for the expedition, cook, porters and professional guide. Let's Go Inca Trail
• It is forbidden to camp inside archaeological monuments.
• Most of the route is very safe, but you do not have to take it lightly. In some sections there are deep precipices, if you want to observe something, do it after stopping, since slightly dizzy could trip and fall. It is advisable not to get out of the way, as it could be lost or precipitated many meters down.
• Archaeological complexes in the area should not be contaminated or depleted.
• It is not advisable to carry alcoholic beverages.
• Fires should not be lit, especially in the dry season, as these can cause a forest fire in the area and cause a lot of damage to the local ecosystem.
• It is also prohibited the extraction, acquisition and depredation of any species of flora and / or fauna existing in the place

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