The Sacred Valley & Cusco's Climate
Clouds at Dawn at Machu Picchu
Peru’s climate can be divided into two seasons: wet and dry. Most days range from 60-70 degrees and nights range from 35-50 degrees. We will be traveling during the transition from the wet season to the dry season. In the Andes, the dry season lasts from April until November. A rain poncho or jacket is highly recommended. Extra layers of clothing at night and something warm to sleep in especially for ceremony night is also recommended. During March a few scattered showers followed by sunshine can be expected each day.
What to Wear on your David Wolfe Adventure to Peru
Our Group on the Bus
For March in Peru, plan to bring good waterproof rain gear and waterproof walking shoes or hiking boots. Bring ONLY casual clothing. Clothes that dry quickly are advisable. Laundry can be done inexpensively and a laundry service is available at the Andean Wings Boutique Hotel. Dressing in layers is highly recommended.
Travel Health Tips
Superfoods: The Food & Medicine of the Future
Utilize this upcoming adventure to get into good physical condition. You will be in high altitudes for the entire adventure and there will be times when we hike up paths and steps of ruins all while at a high altitude. A good fitness level will help you acclimate quickly and enhance your journey. In addition to doing extra cardiovascular conditioning and stretching before the trip, we recommend a steady daily intake of superfoods and supplements such as MSM, Maca, Green powders and Vitamin C. To enhance your stamina, immunity and physical health during this excursion, we encourage you to bring your own supply of superfoods and supplements. Drink lots of water before, during and after your flight into Cusco. Add Celtic sea salt, MSM, Vitamin C and lemon to your water to help counteract the effects of radiation and dehydration experienced during flying.
Altitude
High up in the Sacred Valley - Rainbows abound
We will be at an altitude of 8,000 to 12,000 feet for our entire journey. Some people experience altitude illness. Coca tea is readily available at our hotel throughout our stay and greatly assists with altitude discomfort. David Wolfe also recommends: maca, which can be found at the markets in Cusco, gingko, rhodiola rosea (a super herb from Asia) and cordyceps. Homeopathic remedies for altitude discomfort also work well for many people. Your local health store can assist you with this medicine. Ginger is also helpful for those who may feel nauseous. It is entirely up to the discretion of each participant if you wish to bring such remedies or over the counter medication for altitude discomfort. It is very important to rest when you first arrive in Cusco and drink a lot of water and coca tea to acclimate on the first day.
Drinking Water
Tambomachay Springs
Bottled water is readily available everywhere in Peru/Cusco. Diarrhea is sometimes a concern when traveling in foreign countries. We recommend that you bring your own sea salt, MSM, cinnamon and cayenne powder to treat your water with. Simply put some of each in your water, shake and let settle for 10 minutes before drinking. This technique kills most of the organisms known to contaminate water sources. It is entirely up to each participant as to whether or not you should bring antibiotics to kill infectious bacteria or other medications used to manage diarrhea symptoms.
Immunizations
Immunizations are not required when traveling in Peru. It is entirely up to the discretion of each participant to receive or not receive immunizations recommended by a doctor.
