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You are taking the trip of a lifetime to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World —Machu Picchu. You know you need to be prepared for the altitude; you definitely don’t want to get altitude sickness while on vacation. Here are a few tips to avoid it while visiting the Cusco Region.
High altitude starts to impact the human body somewhere between 4,921 and 6,561 feet, and sickness generally kicks in around 8,000. Cusco, the city closest to Machu Picchu, is located at 11,200 feet. Machu Picchu is actually lower than Cusco at around 7,900 feet.Â
Many visitors feel the symptoms of altitude sickness when they arrive. These symptoms occur  when our bodies start to make changes to help to adjust to lower oxygen levels. The higher you go, the lower the air pressure gets and the more the oxygen in the air decreases.
If you ascend slowly, your body can usually acclimate to the change in air pressure. It usually takes about three days to completely adjust.
Symptoms of altitude sickness can include:
Most of these are fairly mild, but severe lung complications can occur, depending on your age and medical history.
There is a lot you can do to prepare your body for higher altitude. Here are a few things to consider before and during your trip:
With a bit of preparation for altitude sickness, you can enjoy your amazing trip to Machu Picchu with no concerns.
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