A practical first visit to Cusco
Plan your arrival, first walks and questions to ask before booking day trips from Cusco.
Altitude sickness in Cusco: preparation and warning signs
Plan for altitude and recognise symptoms that need urgent medical attention.
Tap water and bottled water in Cusco
Choose drinking water with care and know what to ask before refilling a reusable bottle.
Eating in Cusco during your first few days
Practical food precautions, dietary questions and simple meal planning after arrival.
What to pack for Cusco from December to March
A practical packing list for rain, changing conditions and a stay in a house with stairs.
Getting to Casa Agustina from the airport or bus terminal
Details to share when arranging a transfer and access to Calle Saphy 853.
Taxis and safer transport in Cusco
Arrange a pickup, verify the vehicle and make the journey details clear before setting off.
Walks from Casa Agustina into Cusco
Ideas for exploring from Calle Saphy, with breaks and the uphill return in mind.
Travelling from Chile to Cusco: documents and arrival
A checklist for Chilean travellers covering identity documents, arrival dates and accommodation enquiries.
From Brazil to Cusco: identity documents and practical questions
Check Brazilian travel documents and clarify language, arrival and payment arrangements.