Essential Documents

• Passport (valid 6 months)
• Vaccination card (yellow fever for jungle)
• Travel insurance
• Digital copies of documents
• Credit cards + cash

Clothing for the Andes (Cusco)

Layers are Key:

• Thermal shirts
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Comfortable pants (avoid jeans)
• Hat and gloves
• Scarf

Footwear

• Trekking boots (waterproof)
• Comfortable sneakers for city
• Sandals

Technology

• Camera + extra batteries
• Chargers and adapters (220V)
• Power bank
• Flashlight or headlamp

Personal First Aid Kit

• Personal medications
• Acetazolamide (altitude sickness)
• Painkillers (ibuprofen)
• Antibiotics
• Stomach pills
• Antihistamines

Toiletries

• Sunscreen (high SPF)
• Insect repellent
• Lip balm
• Toilet paper
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes

For Trekking

• Backpack 25-40L
• Trekking poles
• Water bottle or CamelBak
• Waterproof bags
• Energy snacks

Useful Extras

• Padlock for backpack
• Waterproof bag for electronics
• Multi-tool knife
• Portable clothesline

What NOT to Bring

• Expensive jewelry
• Excess cash
• Too many clothes (wash on the way)
• Items prohibited in Machu Picchu