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The Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu is unique for its route that leads through impressive archeological sites such as the check point of Q’orimarca, the sun gate called Inti Punku, the Kachiqata Quarry that supplied rocks to for building Ollantaytambo, and the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo. This trek explores both the natural beauty of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba Valley while allowing hikers to learn about the ancient Inca civilization through remarkable ruins.
Before departing on the Inca Quarry Trail, things that should be considered are the altitude, packing, and weather. This route to Machu Picchu reaches very high altitudes and prior to trekking this trail hikers should take precaution to acclimatize to the altitude in the city of Cusco. When packing for this adventure it is important to be prepared for the diverse weather that can be encountered in the Peruvian Andes. Bring very warm clothing, especially because this trek requires hikers to camp for the first two nights. During the day pack light exercise clothing that can easily be layered or taken off.
At present Cusco is a safe city with limited or no criminal activities. Local population is generally friendly and police are cordial to deal with. It is however recommended that you keep your belongings safe.
- Police: Tourist Police of Peru, known as DIRTUR (Directorate of Tourism and Ecology) is located in the Túpac Amaru square in the Wanchaq district of Cusco
- Emergency Numbers: Emergency Central – 105, Fire Station – 116, Medical Emergencies – 117
- Hospitals (Attention for accidents and sickness, general practice intern and all emergencies)
Antonio Lorena Hospital
Address: Plazoleta Belén 1358.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-6511.
Telephones: 22-6511 / 22-9616 / 24-5218.
Hospital Regional Del Cusco
Address: Av. de la Cultura s/n.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-3691
Telephones: 51-84-227661 / 23-1131
- Medical Clinics (for sickness, certain emergencies and accidents)
Essalud Clinic - Add: Av. Anselmo Alvarez s/n, Ph: 51-84-234724
Clinic Centro Médico Pardo - Add: Av. de la Cultura 710, Ph: 62-4186
Clinic Cusco - Add: Av. Los Inkas 1012, Emergency: 65-0162 / 22-3190, Ph: 51-84-240645
Clinic Panamericana - Add: Av. de la Infancia 508 - Wanchaq, Emergency: 65-1888, Ph: 51-84-249494
Clinic Paredes - Add: Lechugal Street 405, Ph: 51-84-225265
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