Cusco weather is typical of mountain climates. It can be quite hot during the day, with temperatures dropping as the sun goes down at night. In march, temperatures vary between 0 and 20 (C°)

For more information about flight arrivals and departures from Cusco’s International Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, visit the webpage
(www.vuelos.com.pe/cusco.asp).

International flights from Cusco (to La Paz Bolivia US$ 11.90, domestic flights Cusco Airport 14.95 soles.

Many visitors to Peru who travel to places higher than 2000 meter above sea level for the first time suffer from altitude sickness as their bodies are suddently obtaining less oxygen than they are accustomed too in the thin mountain air. Some peruvian destination are locared in the Andean high lands such as the city of Cusco, which is 3450 meter above sea level.

The main symptoms of altitude sickness can vary from headaches, dizziness, vertigo, trouble sleeping and even nausea and vomiting. The best prevention is make a gradual ascent and have a long rest as soon as you reach a high altitude destination. Another excelled remedy is to drink a mate de coca in the first 48 hours. Prior to traveling to the altitude we also suggest you obtain medication to alleviate alttitude sickness.