Machu Picchu Elevation: Tips to Prevent Altitude Sickness

If you're going to Machu Picchu in Peru, South America, and unsure about the elevation we have you covered. Check out the tips and tricks to help avoid altitude sickness while traveling to Machu Picchu.

What's the elevation of Machu Picchu? 7,972 feet or 2,430 meters for the rest of the world.

You'll be surprised to learn that it may not be all that bad. In fact, you can use coca leaves to make take which will help combat it or get your physician to prescribe you medications to prevent altitude sickness.

So how do we prepare? Well, a couple of quick tips before we send you off into the high clouds of Peru. Arrive in Cusco two days prior to any strenuous hikes. Cusco's a fun city and a city tour is cheap, kills time, includes an airport pickup and allows you to know what to see for the next day as you relax. Drink the coca tea.

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