OK, let’s say you have your itinerary and maybe even the plane ticket. Let’s make sure your packing list for Peru is ready so your adventure is maxed out to the awesome.
Here’s a quick checklist of the basic things you should have in your backpack:
Pretty much any trip to Peru has to start in Lima. That’s because other cities do not have major international airports.
If you don’t know any Spanish (don’t worry, I’ve been there!) bring a pocket language book with basic words and phrases.
The Rough Guide to Peru is a great resource when you’re on the ground and don’t have internet service.
Yo No Soy Tu Cholo is a great book in racism and Peruvian society. It opened my mind up to a whole different reality.
And my personal favorite is Turn Right at Machu Picchu. This is a hilarious travel book written by Mark Adams, an American writer who married a Peruvian (so I feel a personal connection!).
Mancora is a steamy, superficial yet entertaining movie that takes place in the Northern Peruvian beach town from which it takes its name.
And Peru is the scene for much of the Motorcycle Diaries, which described “Che” Guevarra’s trip through South America.
Coca tea does wonders for altitude sickness! But if you are worried about how your body will adjust, take over the counter altitude pills. You have to start taking them before arriving to your destination.
I try to go natural whenever possible, so I prefer ginger chews for motion sickness. If you’re even remotely prone to motion sickness, the public transportation in Peru will prove it.
An anti-diarrheal is good for most cases of traveler’s diarrhea. For severe cases consult a medical professional, as antibiotics may be necessary.
Last but not least: toilet paper. Always, always have extra toilet paper. It doesn’t have to be on your packing list for Peru, but have some extra on you.
Chances are 89% that someone in your group will have a bathroom-related misadventure while in Peru, especially if you go to a rural area. Trust me, it’s science.
So roll up some extra TP, put it in your back pocket, hold on to it, and hope you never need it :)
Let me know if this helps or if you have additional tips below! -Brad
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