There are ample shopping opportunities for great art, handicrafts, ceramics, tapestry, alpaca sweater, socks, gloves, hats etc. The exchange rate is about 3.5 Soles to an US Dollar. ATM s are widely available. Major Credit Cards and Traveler Checks are accepted in many places. Good walking shoes are needed.
Warm underwear is advisable.
Sun block and hats are advisable, but can be purchased in Cusco. A daypack is needed for travels to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. For the Ayahuaska Ceremonies a sleeping bag is needed, but can be rented in Cusco. Please also bring a valid passport and copy, camera, flashlight, swimsuit, towel, blow-up travel pillow and your favorite crystals or precious stones and rocks to be purified by the sacred waters and recharged by the powerful energies of this magical region. This pilgrimage is designed for the participation of a smaller group of up to 12 people only.