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What about altitude sickness?

By General Manager · Amazon Trip Peru
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What about altitude sickness?

In general, if you exercise regularly and spend 1 to 2 days in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley. You will acclimate normally!

The recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you  for Altitude Sickness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

General Manager · Amazon Trip Peru

Percy Huanca is the founder and general manager of Amazon Trip Peru. He was born in Manu National Park into a Matsiguenka family and grew up there. He worked as a native guide in Manu before founding the company in 2018, and he still leads many of our Manu and Tambopata expeditions himself. He hires guides and crew from the native communities along Manu and Tambopata.

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