Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
That said, your biggest concern during your visit will likely be the altitude. Take it easy
the first few days. (For advice on dealing with altitude sickness,
Click here
)
.
Emergency
Policía de Turismo
(Tourist Police;
23-5123; Plaza Túpac Amaru s/n;
24hr)
Can issue police reports for
stolen items.
Internet Access
Internet cafes are found on almost every street corner. Many hotels and cafes offer free
wireless.
Medical Services
Pharmacies abound along Av El Sol. Cuzco's medical facilities are limited; head to Lima
for serious procedures.
Clínica Pardo
(
24-0997; Av de la Cultura 710;
24hr)
Well equipped, but expensive.
Clínica Paredes
(
22-5265; Lechugal 405;
24hr)
Consultations S60.
Money
ATMs are plentiful in and around the Plaza de Armas and are also available at the airport,
Huanchac train station and the bus terminal.
Casas de cambio
(foreign-exchange bureaus)
give better exchange rates than banks, and are scattered around the main plazas and Av El
Sol.
Tourist Information
Dirección Regional de Cultura Cusco
(Directur; 58-2030;
www.drc-cusco.gob.pe
;
Av de la Cultura 238;
7:15am-6:30pm Mon-Sat)
The place in Cuzco to purchase Machu Picchu entry tickets; closed on holidays. Take cash
and be ready to stand in line.
23-7364; Aeropuerto, Main Hall;
6am-4pm)
; city center
(
25-2974; Portal de Harinas 177, Plaza de Armas;
8am-8pm)
Excellent source of tourist in-
formation on both the region and the country.
