Health and travel care is essential to ensure a safe and pleasant trip, follow local health recommendations.
When traveling outside our countries, we are exposed to sudden changes that reduce the defenses of our immune system, so it is recommended that all travelers carry personal insurance for adequate coverage.
Most of the private clinics in the main cities of Peru accept international insurance, which will make it easier for any traveler to be properly attended. Many times hospitals and clinics ask for payment in cash, keep your receipts for later reimbursement.
If you are thinking of adventure sports such as canoeing, motocross, paragliding and others, ask if the insurance covers such activities. Agencies operating in Peru will review the validity and coverage of your insurance policy, you may be rejected if your policy does not meet the necessary criteria and requirements.
CuscoPeru.com recommends that you consult your doctor before any tour or vacation.
If you travel to high altitude cities, drink plenty of fluids, preferably without gas. Get the prescription from your doctor before leaving your country, if you forgot it, it does not matter, there are many medications for altitude sickness and almost all are sold in the city of Cusco.
CuscoPeru.com advises you to consume dried fruits and lemon candies to avoid soroche, take it easy the first few days and you will have no problems. Do not worry, since all the symptoms of altitude sickness are natural and temporary.
There are no mandatory vaccinations required, but keep in mind that most vaccinations are given in advance. For example, in the case of yellow fever, you should be vaccinated 10 days before your trip.En CuscoPeru.com recommend that you consider your protection mainly against Malaria, Typhoid fever, Dengue, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B (adolescents and adults) and Rabies vaccine.