{"id":3585,"date":"2020-02-26T23:45:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T04:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=3585"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:28:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:28:58","slug":"how-to-prepare-yourself-for-the-humantay-lagoon-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-the-humantay-lagoon-hike","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare yourself for the Humantay Lagoon hike?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located at an altitude of 3400 m.a.s.l. Cusco is surrounded by impressive mountains that can reach 6000 meters high.<\/span><\/p>\n

This location contributes to having a marked difference in its climate. Cusco has two different seasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plaza de Armas in Cusco<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The dry season: From May to October<\/b><\/h4>\n

The weather during this period is predominantly dry, especially in June, July, and August. Days are bright and sunny with a temperature of 16 \u00b0C (61 \u00b0F) while nights are much colder sometimes with a low temperature of 0 \u00b0C (32 \u00b0F).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The rainy season: From November to April<\/b><\/h4>\n

During this time Cusco receives a greater amount of rainfall. Average daytime temperatures are higher than the dry season at 18 \u00b0C (64 \u00b0F) while night temperatures can be as cold as 9 \u00b0C (48 \u00b0F).<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, the weather in Cusco is cool due to its altitude and the beautiful sun we always have.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the weather in Cusco varies constantly and you may always feel it colder, we recommend coming two or three days before your tour starts to <\/span>acclimate to the altitude in Cusco<\/b><\/a>. <\/b>Some people suffer from altitude sickness once they land. You will read more about it below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acclimatiza<\/b>ti<\/b>on:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Once you arrive in <\/span>Cusco<\/b><\/a> it helps a lot to take it easy on the first days. Try not to do any activity that implies much physical effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, in order to be ready for the <\/span>Humantay Lake<\/b><\/a> hike, we recommend coming at least two or three days in advance to acclimatize to the altitude. During these days of acclimating you can do some activities that aren\u2019t high physically demanding and that you can enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you can check those <\/span>alternative activities you can do in Cusco<\/b><\/a> while<\/span> acclimating to the altitude<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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It is important to have a check-up\u00a0 before coming to<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Cusco<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What is Altitude sickness?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Altitude sickness is a group of symptoms that can strike if you walk or climb to a higher elevation, or altitude, too quickly.
\nThe pressure of the air that surrounds you is called barometric pressure. When you go to higher altitudes, this pressure drops and there is less oxygen available.
\nSo, If you live in a place that\u2019s located at a moderately high altitude, you get used to the air pressure. But if you travel to a place at a higher altitude than you\u2019re used to, your body will need time to adjust to the change in pressure.
\nAny time you go above 2,500 meters (8,000 ft), you can be at risk for altitude sickness.
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