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CUSCO FESTIVITIES
Festivities |
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Descent of the Three wise men |
Religious and Folk Festival |
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Exhibition of Births typical in churches and
homes cusqueños |
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The Christ Moreno
and the crimson flower |
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The 2nd half of March, 1st week of April |
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Feast of the Andean Cruces and Spirits |
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The pilgrimage indigenous largest americas
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Concerts Music Group National and International
Affairs |
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Escenificacion of Drama Ollantay, Danzas and
Typical dishes |
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The Inca festival of the Sun |
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The passage of the saints and virgins |
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The 2nd week (15-16) July |
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Warachikuy in staging of Sacsayhuaman |
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August and / or September |
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Pilgrimage and Agricultural Fair |
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Fairs and bullfighting Preparing Pachamanca
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Visit the Dead, Preparation of piglets |
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Time integration and artistic splendor |
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PERU
Bearing an
adventure hikes
-- Copy of
passport
-- Backpack medium for carrying luggage horses (6 kilos including
sleeping bag.).
-- Sleeping bag staff
-- Backpack for small personal luggage, camera, water and so on.
-- Casaca rain poncho or rain (Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct Nov. Dec.)
Clothing Thermal / Heat
-- Proper walking shoes
-- New full of clothes (TRUS, poles, short pants, scarf, gloves, hat
or cap, glasses
sun or reflection of snow, warm clothes. etc.)
-- Flashlight staff
-- House photo or filmadora with extra batteries.
-- Sunblock, toilet paper, insect repellent, toilet paper
-- Personal snacks, chocolates.
-- Clothing bathing, if you want to enter the thermal baths (revenue
not included in the tour)
-- Extra Money for personal expenses.
-- Binoculars.
Health & Safety
"Soroche" disease
height
The altitude
sickness affects many people during their first days in Cusco.
Symptoms of the disease include the height of headache, fatigue,
nausea, loss of appetite, insomnia and breathing problems.
To prevent "soroche", relax on the first day: avoid physical effort,
try to eat snacks, avoid cigarette and alcohol, take a hot drink
coca (mate made with coca leaves). Symptoms of the disease directly
from the height can last several days, and if it is very severe, we
suggest you visit a doctor.
Problems with
stomach
Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Avoid eating raw
vegetables or water pipe so you do not get sick. Some people eat in
restaurants tourist while others like to eat on the street and are
in good condition. This depends on your personal decision. If you
want to be very careful, we recommend brushing your teeth with
purified water.
Despite precautions, more than half the visitors have problems with
the stomach. If you are concerned, try to rest and take plenty of
fluids. In pharmacies sold the oral rehydration solution (ORS) and
can help replace lost fluids. If symptoms persist for more than
three days, probably should visit a doctor!
Burn in the sun
Please note that
the sun is strongest at that altitude at sea level. Since Cusco is
located 3, 630 meters above sea level (10 500 feet) is easy to
suffer burns due to the sun, even if it is cloudy! Take precautions
to avoid the strong rays of the sun: wear a cap or hat and use cream
for blocking the sun. Try not to stay too long under direct sunlight.
Security
Like any large tourist city, Cusco
presents problems with thieves. Do not panic, but take some
precautions and always take into account those around you. If
something strange is happening (for example something wet it falls
on his face, or food, or a group of people strange salutes him as if
he were an old friend) first take care of their things! Do not be
paranoid, but please be aware! Try not to bring bags, backpacks or
large sums of money. Some people prefer to carry a photocopy of his
passport and leave the original in a safe place for their
accommodation. If possible, walk accompanied by one or more persons.
Do not walk through
the city just after 9:30 pm. To address only registered taxis (telephone
number; 222222 for example). Despite these precautions, if you or
your friends suffer a theft, you must report it to police.
Money
You can change
your money into one of the banks Avenida El Sol or in a "Casa de
Cambio" (many of these exist in the Plaza de Armas or at Avenida El
Sol). To change travellers' cheques go to a House of Change or the
Bank of Credit.
The ATM teller at Avenida El Sol usually give you cash unlike many
credit cards, but check the logo first! The Banco Latino and South
Bank are the only banks that accept MasterCard credit cards or cards
with the Cirrus logo-(these banks are on Avenida El Sol, ranges from
the Plaza de Armas to the left, just after the Temple Del Sol).
Try to take low-denomination banknotes (S/10 or S/20), because it is
very difficult to change the high denomination. On the other hand,
verify that their dollars are found in good condition, otherwise
these will not be accepted anywhere. American Express is located in
Lima Tours (telephone 228431) Machu Picchu D24, is a bit distant if
you want to get there by taxi.
Communications
The Post Office
is located at Avenida El Sol, but many shops near the Plaza de Armas
also sell stamps and boxes have to deposit their letters. Sending
letters is worth S/6.00 to Europe or Australia and S/5.00 to the
United States. The letters usually arrive at their destination
between 10-12 days.
Students can make long distance calls and send faxes from the office
located at tels Street East (near the Plaza de Armas) or from
Telefonica del Peru located at Avenida El Sol. Faxes can be sent
from or any number of locations near the Plaza de Armas by S/10.00
leaf.
Public
transport in Cusco
Cusco has a
public transport system which is very cheap on a combination of
taxis and combis (minivans). The taxi transportation within the city
has a cost of S/2.00, or S/3.00 after 10pm and transport in
combination S/0.60. Students can travel in any of the two types of
transport. The route followed by each combination should be stuck in
the windshield, but ask if they pass by the place where you want to
reach.
Costs in Cusco
The following list
gives some information about what they plan to do during his stay in
Cusco.
Taxis $ 0.95;
Local transportation $ 0.30;
Lunch / menu in a restaurant $ 2.50;
Beer in a nightclub $ 2.60;
Cappuccino in a cafe / bar $ 2.30;
Call international $ 3.00 per minute;
Laundry $ 1.00 per kilo;
Internet Service $ 1.00/hr.
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Incredible place and Magic
Choquequirao Archaeology:
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Choquequirao Maps:
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