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One of the most interesting, short and accessible
treks in the region is the one leading to the enigmatic Inkan City of
Machupicchu. The best time to do the Inka Trail is during our dry season
between May to September; however, this does not mean that there is no
possibility of getting rains or showers because they simply are
unforeseeable even by this season. The first thing when getting ready is
to get the necessary camping equipment. When dealing with organized
excursions, normally the tour operators supply all that is necessary
except for the personal equipment that may also be rented in the several
specialized agencies by the Qosqo's downtown area. The elementary
equipment items are a tent, a backpack, sleeping bag or blanket,
insulating pad, rain gear, trekking boots, food for the 3 or 4 walking
days, etc.
If the trek is carried out by the traveler's own, then he must be very
careful about the equipment to be carried. Besides the items already
indicated he must get the following elements: canteen, flashlight,
matches, knife, cooking gear with stove, pots, jars, fork and spoon,
candles. Food consisting of light products such as instant soups,
noodles or spaghetti, fish cans, cheese, ham, rice, semolina, salt,
pepper; dry fruits, oats, powdered milk, instant tea, coffee or
chocolate; refreshment packs, jam, butter, candies, bread (kept in
plastic bags it will be O.K. till the last day). Even more, it will be
necessary to take a small personal first aid kit containing a bandage,
sterile cotton, gauze, adhesive bandages, analgesics, antiseptic
ointment or liquid, diamox or coramina for those who suffer altitude
effects, insect repellent, sun screen, Vaseline. |
