{"id":7321,"date":"2021-08-01T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/?p=7321"},"modified":"2023-08-08T21:26:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T21:26:10","slug":"12-tips-for-traveling-to-cusco-with-an-older-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/en\/12-tips-for-traveling-to-cusco-with-an-older-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips for traveling to Cusco with an older adult"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>12 Tips for traveling to Cusco with an older adult<\/h1>\n<p>Mainly, before knowing and enjoying an unforgettable experience, for native reasons and according to our experience, it is important to keep in mind those 12 tips for traveling to<a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cuzco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cusco<\/a> with an older adult, therefore, you must also pay great interest and attention.<\/p>\n<p>The higher the altitude, so there is less atmospheric pressure and less oxygen pressure, causing symptoms such as:<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of altitude sickness<\/h3>\n<p>\u2728Intense headaches,<br \/>\n\u2728 Fatigue or physical exhaustion,<br \/>\n\u2728Nausea and vomiting,<br \/>\n\u2728Agitation,<br \/>\n\u2728Lack of appetite and<br \/>\n\u2728 Sleep disorder.<br \/>\nAltitude sickness or soroche is the body&#8217;s lack of adaptation to altitude.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for dealing with altitude sickness very well<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83d\udc97It is advisable to gain altitude gradually.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc97 Drink plenty of fluids. Because altitude dehydrates, it is advisable to drink between 4 to 5 liters of water per day.<br \/>\n\ud83e\udde1Try to consume foods that give your body energy such as: Andean grains (quinoa, kiwicha), fruits, jams, cereals, among others.<br \/>\n\ud83e\udde1The elderly should not travel alone, they should try to be accompanied.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9bBefore the trip, you should consult with the doctor, to carry out medical examinations and know how to identify if you are fit to travel.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9b Label the medicines, with schedules and in specific details<br \/>\nBook direct flights.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9aBring comfortable clothes, adequate luggage for the days of your stay.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9a Always carry fruits, chocolate, cookies, a sandwich, among others.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc99Identify going in low season, to avoid crowds of travelers.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc99Remember to ask the bank for permission to use the cards abroad.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9cPerform a thorough investigation of the destination.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9c Bring original and updated documents<\/p>\n<h3>Contact us<\/h3>\n<p>All these tips are useful when planning your trip, once you arrive in the city of Cuzco, <a href=\"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=6981&amp;action=edit&amp;lang=en\">consider other content<\/a>, points and suggestions from the travel agency and the tourism professional.<\/p>\n<p>Our company <a href=\"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/\">Andean Explore&#8217;s Cusco<\/a> has more than two decades offering an excellent tourist service. 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