That said, at an altitude of more than 11,000 feet, exploring Cusco requires stamina. Should you need to catch your breath, it's easy to flag down a taxi. Buses, often called colectivos or combis ...

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You’ll also want to arrive a few days early and check out the other attractions in Cusco, if only because you'll need to acclimate to the altitude before starting your journey. Machu Picchu Day ...

The altitude makes the hike-a-bikes kinda brutal ... Here’s a breakdown of our 5-day 4-night trip: Day 1: We left Cusco ...