Cusco, Machu Picchu - tips?? - DPChallenge Forums

05/31/2011 10:46:16 PM · #1

Friday,(June, 3) I`ll be in Lima - Peru, then will go to Cusco, and Machu Picchu for a week.
Tips anyone??

sfalice

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05/31/2011 10:54:01 PM · #2

Ohhh, nice. Are you going to take the little train, or walk the Inca trail?
So much to see! And, oh yes, hang on to your stuff.

05/31/2011 11:05:41 PM · #3

Originally posted by sfalice:

...Are you going to take the little train, or walk the Inca trail?

I`m going to take the little train. Should I take the tripod?

elsapo

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05/31/2011 11:18:12 PM · #4

Send a message to Claire

lovethelight, she was recently there and might be able to give you some tips! you can also check out her blog in February Claire's Blog, it has some nice photos and all about her experience ;)

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05/31/2011 11:41:52 PM · #5

Thanks

elsapo
Amazing photos at Claire`s Blog!! I`ll send her a message.

tanguera

Nikon D750

05/31/2011 11:49:38 PM · #6

I hiked the Inca Trail in 2005, and it was one of the highlights of my life. I didn't even have an SLR back then, but took thousands of photos. A couple of things from a touristic point:

Take it easy - you're at altitude and it takes a couple of days for your body to acclimate. Unless you live at altitude, you might get really sick.
Don't eat large quantities - this is tough because the food is fabulous. But at high altitudes, your digestive system slows way down, and you'll be suffering from serious gas pains if you do.

Have a fantastic time. We absolutely loved Peru.