{"id":197,"date":"2023-06-12T23:16:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T23:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2023-09-29T23:11:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:11:03","slug":"how-do-you-avoid-altitude-sickness-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/how-do-you-avoid-altitude-sickness-in-cusco","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cusco<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is the capital of the Inca Empire, located at 11,152 feet (3,400 meters) above sea level, where lack of oxygen (\u2018soroche\u2019 as it is known locally) is the only thing that can prevent you from enjoying your trip. It\u2019s hard to tell if you will be affected by altitude sickness as some people can be more susceptible than others regardless of age, sex or physical condition. Don\u2019t waste one day feeling sick, prevent high altitude sickness before your trip to Cusco.<\/a><\/strong><\/em> On this blog we give you information about how to prevent altitude sickness in Cusco<\/strong><\/em><\/a>?.<\/p>\n

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How might altitude sickness affect my trip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Symptoms are usually felt within 12 \u2013 24 hours of arrival and tend to subside within 3 days. If you continue to feel unwell ask your hotel to call you a doctor as more severe reactions may require medical attention. Many hotels provide coca tea or \u2018mate de coca\u2019 to guests and they also have oxygen available to help you acclimatise.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of altitude sickness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The common mild symptoms of altitude sickness may include:<\/p>\n