{"id":5556,"date":"2026-01-20T15:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/mal-de-altura-cusco-evitarlo-caminatas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T23:27:44","slug":"altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/","title":{"rendered":"Altitude Sickness in Cusco: How to Prevent It During Your Treks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Llegar a la capital del Imperio Inca es el sue\u00f1o de miles de viajeros. Sus calles empedradas, su historia viva y la m\u00edstica de los Andes son incomparables. Sin embargo, existe un factor que preocupa a muchos antes de aterrizar: el <strong>mal de altura <a href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/tour\/cusco-machu-picchu-3-dias-2-noches\/\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No dejes que el miedo te paralice. Si bien la altitud es un desaf\u00edo real, con la informaci\u00f3n correcta y una buena preparaci\u00f3n, es totalmente manejable. En este art\u00edculo, te explicaremos qu\u00e9 es, c\u00f3mo prevenirlo y los mejores secretos locales para que tu \u00fanica preocupaci\u00f3n sea disfrutar de los paisajes que <strong>Incredible Peru Tours<\/strong> tiene preparados para ti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_soroche_y_por_que_ocurre\" >\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el soroche y por qu\u00e9 ocurre?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Reconociendo_los_principales_soroche_sintomas\" >Reconociendo los principales soroche s\u00edntomas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Estrategias_claves_para_evitar_el_mal_de_altura_en_Cusco\" >Estrategias claves para evitar el mal de altura en Cusco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#1_La_regla_de_oro_Aclimatacion_trekking\" >1. La regla de oro: Aclimataci\u00f3n trekking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#2_Hidratacion_constante\" >2. Hidrataci\u00f3n constante<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#3_Alimentacion_inteligente\" >3. Alimentaci\u00f3n inteligente<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Medicamentos_y_ayudas_naturales\" >Medicamentos y ayudas naturales<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#El_remedio_milenario_La_Hoja_de_Coca\" >El remedio milenario: La Hoja de Coca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Datos_de_Valor_Altitudes_y_Clima\" >Datos de Valor: Altitudes y Clima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Consejos_de_Experto_de_Incredible_Peru_Tours\" >Consejos de Experto de Incredible Peru Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/en\/altitude-sickness-cusco-prevention-treks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_soroche_y_por_que_ocurre\"><\/span>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el soroche y por qu\u00e9 ocurre?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El mal de altura, conocido localmente como &#8220;soroche&#8221;, es la respuesta f\u00edsica del cuerpo a la falta de ox\u00edgeno a grandes altitudes. A medida que subes, la presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica disminuye y hay menos ox\u00edgeno disponible en cada respiraci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cusco se encuentra a una altitud considerable, lo que obliga a tu cuerpo a trabajar m\u00e1s duro para oxigenar la sangre. No importa si eres un atleta ol\u00edmpico o una persona sedentaria; la altura afecta a todos de manera diferente. La clave no es la condici\u00f3n f\u00edsica, sino la <strong>adaptaci\u00f3n progresiva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reconociendo_los_principales_soroche_sintomas\"><\/span>Reconociendo los principales soroche s\u00edntomas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Es vital escuchar a tu cuerpo. Los s\u00edntomas suelen aparecer entre las 6 y 12 horas despu\u00e9s de llegar a la altura. Los <strong>soroche s\u00edntomas<\/strong> m\u00e1s comunes incluyen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dolor de cabeza:<\/strong> Generalmente punzante.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatiga o debilidad:<\/strong> Sensaci\u00f3n de cansancio extremo al caminar pocos pasos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>N\u00e1useas y p\u00e9rdida de apetito:<\/strong> El sistema digestivo se vuelve m\u00e1s lento.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dificultad para dormir:<\/strong> Insomnio o sue\u00f1o ligero.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Falta de aire:<\/strong> Especialmente al hacer esfuerzo f\u00edsico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si sientes estos s\u00edntomas, no te alarmes; es la forma en que tu cuerpo te pide calma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5548\" src=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dolor-de-cabeza-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dolor-de-cabeza-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dolor-de-cabeza-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dolor-de-cabeza-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dolor-de-cabeza-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolor de cabeza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5546\" src=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dificultad-para-dormir-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dificultad-para-dormir-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dificultad-para-dormir-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dificultad-para-dormir-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dificultad-para-dormir-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dificultad para dormir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5544\" src=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nauseas-y-perdida-de-apetito-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nauseas-y-perdida-de-apetito-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nauseas-y-perdida-de-apetito-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nauseas-y-perdida-de-apetito-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nauseas-y-perdida-de-apetito-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">N\u00e1useas y p\u00e9rdida de apetito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estrategias_claves_para_evitar_el_mal_de_altura_en_Cusco\"><\/span>Estrategias claves para evitar el mal de altura en Cusco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para disfrutar de tus vacaciones sin contratiempos, la prevenci\u00f3n es tu mejor aliada. Aqu\u00ed te detallamos c\u00f3mo preparar tu organismo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_La_regla_de_oro_Aclimatacion_trekking\"><\/span>1. La regla de oro: Aclimataci\u00f3n trekking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si tienes planeado realizar caminatas exigentes como el Camino Inca o la Monta\u00f1a de 7 Colores, la <strong>aclimataci\u00f3n trekking<\/strong> es obligatoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recomendamos pasar al menos <strong>2 o 3 d\u00edas en la ciudad de Cusco<\/strong> o en el Valle Sagrado (que est\u00e1 a menor altitud) antes de iniciar cualquier ruta larga. Durante estos d\u00edas, realiza caminatas cortas y descansa mucho. Esto permite que tu cuerpo produzca m\u00e1s gl\u00f3bulos rojos para transportar ox\u00edgeno eficientemente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hidratacion_constante\"><\/span>2. Hidrataci\u00f3n constante<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En la altura, el aire es seco y la respiraci\u00f3n r\u00e1pida te deshidrata sin que te des cuenta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bebe entre <strong>2 a 3 litros de agua<\/strong> al d\u00eda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evita el alcohol y el tabaco, especialmente durante las primeras 48 horas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alimentacion_inteligente\"><\/span>3. Alimentaci\u00f3n inteligente<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La digesti\u00f3n es m\u00e1s lenta en altura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opta por <strong>comidas ricas en carbohidratos<\/strong> (arroz, pasta, papa) que te dar\u00e1n energ\u00eda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evita grasas saturadas y carnes rojas pesadas en tu primera cena.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come ligero y temprano por la noche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medicamentos_y_ayudas_naturales\"><\/span>Medicamentos y ayudas naturales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muchos viajeros nos preguntan sobre el uso de <strong>pastillas mal de altura<\/strong>. Existen opciones farmac\u00e9uticas como la acetazolamida (Diamox) o las famosas &#8220;Sorojchi Pills&#8221;. Estas pueden ser muy efectivas para prevenir los s\u00edntomas si se toman antes de ascender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nota importante:<\/strong> Siempre consulta con tu m\u00e9dico antes de tomar cualquier medicamento, ya que pueden tener contraindicaciones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_remedio_milenario_La_Hoja_de_Coca\"><\/span>El remedio milenario: La Hoja de Coca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No puedes irte de Per\u00fa un probar el remedio natural de los Incas. El <strong>mate de coca<\/strong> (t\u00e9) o masticar las hojas directamente ayuda a oxigenar la sangre y combatir la fatiga. Lo encontrar\u00e1s de cortes\u00eda en casi todos los hoteles y en nuestros tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5550\" src=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hidratacion-constante.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hidratacion-constante.webp 1024w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hidratacion-constante-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hidratacion-constante-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hidratacion-constante-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">hidrataci\u00f3n constante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5552\" src=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mate-de-coca.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mate-de-coca.webp 1024w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mate-de-coca-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mate-de-coca-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/incredibleperutours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mate-de-coca-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El remedio milenario (Mate de coca)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Datos_de_Valor_Altitudes_y_Clima\"><\/span>Datos de Valor: Altitudes y Clima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para planificar mejor, ten en cuenta estos datos t\u00e9cnicos sobre los destinos m\u00e1s populares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cusco Ciudad:<\/strong> 3,399 m.s.n.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machu Picchu:<\/strong> 2,430 m.s.n.m. (\u00a1S\u00ed, es m\u00e1s bajo que Cusco!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monta\u00f1a de 7 Colores:<\/strong> 5,200 m.s.n.m. (Requiere aclimataci\u00f3n m\u00e1xima).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valle Sagrado (Urubamba):<\/strong> 2,871 m.s.n.m. (Ideal para empezar).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mejor temporada:<\/strong> La \u00e9poca seca (mayo a octubre) ofrece d\u00edas soleados, aunque las noches son fr\u00edas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ox\u00edgeno:<\/strong> En Cusco hay aproximadamente un <strong>30% menos de ox\u00edgeno<\/strong> que a nivel del mar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_de_Experto_de_Incredible_Peru_Tours\"><\/span>Consejos de Experto de Incredible Peru Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Llevamos a\u00f1os guiando a viajeros por los Andes y estos son nuestros &#8220;hacks&#8221; que marcan la diferencia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aterriza y desciende:<\/strong> Si es posible, al llegar al aeropuerto de Cusco, trasl\u00e1date directamente al Valle Sagrado para dormir tus primeras noches. Dormir\u00e1s mejor y tu cuerpo se adaptar\u00e1 suavemente.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Camina como un Inca:<\/strong> En las caminatas, adopta un ritmo lento y constante. No intentes correr. &#8220;Paso lento, pero seguro&#8221; es el mantra de nuestros gu\u00edas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oxishot a la mano:<\/strong> Lleva una peque\u00f1a lata de ox\u00edgeno port\u00e1til (Oxishot) en tu mochila de d\u00eda. Es econ\u00f3mico y te puede salvar de un dolor de cabeza intenso en la Monta\u00f1a de Colores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respira por la nariz:<\/strong> El aire fr\u00edo por la boca puede secar tu garganta y pulmones. Intenta inhalar profundamente por la nariz.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusi\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitar los Andes no tiene por qu\u00e9 ser una experiencia dolorosa. El <strong>mal de altura Cusco<\/strong> es una condici\u00f3n real, pero totalmente prevenible si respetas los tiempos de tu cuerpo y sigues estas recomendaciones. La aclimataci\u00f3n, la hidrataci\u00f3n y una actitud positiva son las claves para conquistar las cumbres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En <strong>Incredible Peru Tours<\/strong>, nuestra prioridad es tu seguridad y bienestar. Nuestros gu\u00edas est\u00e1n capacitados en primeros auxilios y llevan ox\u00edgeno en todas las rutas para garantizar que tu \u00fanica preocupaci\u00f3n sea sacar la foto perfecta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Llegar a la capital del Imperio Inca es el sue\u00f1o de miles de viajeros. Sus calles empedradas, su historia viva y la m\u00edstica de los Andes son incomparables. Sin embargo, existe un factor que preocupa a muchos antes de aterrizar: el mal de altura Cusco. No dejes que el miedo te paralice. 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