Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu overland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu overland
This trip, a version of a route that's popular withbackpackers, makes a great ending to a program of work or study in or nearBuenos Aires, or an adventure on its own. It can also be done as part of a longeroverland trip between Patagonia and Colombia. Though it starts at sea level, most of this itinerary is at high altitudes. It is designed to allow you to ascend relatively gradually, so that you can acclimate and reduce the risk ofaltitude sickness. Still, symptoms are certainly possible.Cocaleaves, which are easy to obtain in Bolivia, are said to help with the symptoms. Follow the safety advice given in theAltitude sicknessarticle. The journey takes abouttwo weeksif you only visit the main stops (labeled in blue) and don't spend more than one or two nights at each one. But if you take yo
Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu overland Travel Guide Sections
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