{"id":4323,"date":"2020-04-09T18:59:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T23:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:46:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:46:39","slug":"tips-acclimatization-to-hike-palcoyo-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/tips-acclimatization-to-hike-palcoyo-mountain","title":{"rendered":"Tips: Acclimatization to hike Palcoyo Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain<\/b><\/a> is located in the town of \u201cPalcoyo\u201d at an altitude of 4 900 m.a.s.l. near Ausangate snow capped mountain, in the district of Checacupe, province of Canchis, in the Andes of <\/span>Cusco<\/b>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

It takes 1 hour and a half roundtrip to get to <\/span>Palcoyo<\/b><\/a> Mountain. This time compared to the almost 3 hours that take you to get to Vinicunca, makes Palcoyo more accessible and doable even if you run out of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you get to Placoyo viewpoint, <\/span>you can clearly notice the presence of 3 Rainbow Mountains. The colors that outstand more are Pink or Fuchsia, white, purple or lavender, red, green and yellow. <\/span>You can also observe the Stone forest with rocky peaks formed naturally by the rain and wind.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no doubt that that Palcoyo is an excellent hike!<\/b><\/p>\n

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The best season to visit Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is during the dry season<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Climate:<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>weather in Cusco <\/b><\/a>is changeable; however, it has two distinct seasons: dry and rainy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The dry season: From May to October<\/b><\/h3>\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). The 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><\/h3>\n

During this time Cusco receives a greater amount of rain. Average daytime temperatures are higher than the dry season at 18 \u00b0C while night temperatures can be as cold as 0 \u00b0C<\/span><\/p>\n

The high parts in <\/span>Cusco<\/b><\/a> present a cold and windy weather almost every day of the year. Therefore you need to acclimatize to the altitude first.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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It is important to visit the doctor and have a check up before you come to Cusco.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

What is acclimatization?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Acclimatization<\/b><\/a> (also called <\/span>acclimation<\/b>) is the process in which an individual organism adjusts to a change in its environment (such as a change in altitude, temperature, humidity), allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions. Acclimatization occurs in a short period of time (hours to weeks).<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally when you travel to a higher altitude,<\/span> you need within a day or two as your body adjusts to the change in altitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acclimatization tips:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here are useful tips that can help you to reduce the risk of suffering from altitude sickness on the Palcoyo hike<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Visit the doctor first:<\/b> It is highly recommended that visitors with cardiac problems have a check-up prior to their trip<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Take things easy: <\/b>It is advisable to take it really easy on the first day. Since it takes a couple of days to adjust to the altitude, you can<\/span> plan some <\/span>things you can do while acclimating<\/b><\/a> in Cusco.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Stay hydrated: <\/b>The body gets dehydrated quickly in high altitudes. It is recommended you drink lots of water during\u00a0 <\/span>Palcoyo<\/b><\/a> hike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Inkayni Peru Tours<\/b><\/a> recommends bringing with you any medication that your doctor suggests to take in case of altitude sickness. If you have any allergy, please let the team know about it in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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