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MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
Also known as acute wrong height, is basically due to lack of
oxygen. Usually observed in non-acclimated to rise above the
2,000 m. less than 1 or 2 days. The tourist who arrives in Cuzco
by plane is more likely to suffer altitude sickness. Symptoms
usually occur within the first 48 hours of the rise (although
much later), and include headache, nausea and vomiting, poor
appetite, shortness of breath, sleep disturbances, dizziness,
palpitations and difficulty concentrating to edema Acute lung.
PREVENTION
The best way to prevent altitude sickness annoying, is making a
gradual ascent. If you have time and may spend the first night
of her trip to Cusco in the Sacred Valley, will have less chance
of becoming ill from altitude sickness.
It is very important that those who come to Cusco activities
carried out gradually. It is advisable to rest the first day,
eat light and enjoy the delicious coca tea.
As a precaution, but observing the contraindications, can be
ingested acetazolamide (125-250mg 2-3 times daily orally) for 48
hours before ascent until 48 hours after arriving in the area of
height.
The administration of dexamethasone (4 mg every 6 hours orally
for 48 hours before ascent and during exposure to high altitude)
is also effective.
TREATMENT
If, despite preventive measures mountain sickness occurs, drink
plenty of fluids. Paracetamol is ideal against headache and
nausea coramine limits. Acetazolamide (250 mg 2-4 times daily
orally, maximum dose: 1,000 mg / day) is very effective in
combating the disease and accelerate acclimatization.
In all cases it is preferable to consult a doctor and see
contraindications.
Do not expect to feel very sick to seek oxygen. It can be found
at some hotels, pharmacies and hospitals. In doing so, ask for
oxygen at a flow rate of 2-3 l / min.
DOCUMENTS AND PERMITS
The use of the Passport is valid visa is not required. For
people wishing to travel to the Amazon is necessary to have the
certificate of vaccination against yellow fever and malaria,
also for people suffering from heart to have a medical checkup.
MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS
The local currency is the "Nuevo Sol" about one dollar equals to
2.86 soles (December, 2009).We accept foreign currency and
credit cards accepted worldwide.
LANGUAGE
Spanish is the official language, also speak the language of the
Incas (Quechua) everywhere.
TIME DIFFERENCE
There are six to seven hour time difference with Europe, for
example:
20:00 hs. Italy = 13:00 pm in Peru.
VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS
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