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TRAVEL TIPS
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3,400 meters above sea level. Take precautions against the soroche or altitude sickness. |
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January to March |
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sun block lotion, sun glasses, binoculars, camera and video camera. |
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Water |
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We strongly recommend you drink bottled water. |
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Currency Exchange |
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The official currency is the Nuevo Sol represented by the symbol "S/.". Most businesses accept dollars at the exchange rate of the day. The currency exchange service is available in our Cashier at the Reception 24 hours a day. Additionally, you can exchange dollars and euros at the banks. |
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Weather |
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The city of Cusco is rather semi-dry and cold. The maximum annual temperature is 19ºC and the minimum 4ºC. It is hot during the day but the temperature drops considerably at night. The coldest months are from June to September. |
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Altitude Sickness |
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Altitude sickness or soroche symptoms usually appear in areas above 2,000 meters above sea level. To avoid it we recommend you eat light meals, drink abundant liquid (coca tea is ideal) and rest the first hours to get used to the altitude. |
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Tips |
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All room, food and beverage charges in our hotel already include a 10% service charge as established by Peruvian laws. Any additional tip you may wish to give our personnel is optional. |
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Safety |
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Cusco is a safe city however, as any other big city receiving considerable influx of tourists, we recommend you be cautious in order to avoid robberies. |
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Taxis |
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It is better not to take cabs from the streets; we suggest you ask for one in the Reception. It is not customary to tip cabdrivers. |
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Vaccines |
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No vaccine is officially required to come to Peru. However travelers who visit some areas in the jungle located under 2,000 meters above sea level should ask their physician if he recommends any in particular. |
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