Altitude Sickness in Cusco: What You Need to Know & How to Feel Better Fast
- ReEnergize Cusco
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
At 3,400 meters (11,150 ft) above sea level, Cusco is breathtaking—literally. While the views and culture are spectacular, many visitors experience altitude sickness within their first 24–48 hours here. Whether you’ve flown in from Lima or just finished a trek in the Andes, understanding how altitude affects the body is key to enjoying your time in Cusco.
🌬️ What Is Altitude Sickness?
Altitude sickness, or “soroche” as it’s known locally, is the body’s reaction to lower oxygen levels at high elevations. Common symptoms include:
Headache
Fatigue or weakness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Poor sleep or insomnia
For most travelers, symptoms are mild to moderate and improve with rest and hydration—but for others, it can seriously impact your trip.
💆 How ReEnergize Cusco Can Help
Our Recovery Zone is designed to help you adjust to altitude, restore energy, and feel better quickly. Here’s how:
Oxygen Suite (60 minutes)
Our Oxygen Suite is the key to rapid relief from altitude symptoms. We offer two hyperbaric oxygen chambers that help deliver oxygen deeper into your body—improving circulation, reducing headaches, easing nausea, and helping you sleep better.
Whether you’re battling a splitting headache, pressure in your head, nausea, or insomnia, you’ll feel significantly better when you step out.
“Dan and his team saved our vacation. My wife had a very tough time with altitude in Cusco. The Hyperbaric chamber at ReEnergize Cusco brought immediate and amazing relief. My wife was in a lot of pain with headaches and nausea and was unable to sleep. She did several treatments and it was extremely helpful. Their office is very clean and professional. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. We also ended up coming back later in our vacation and having massages here, and they were great as well. I highly recommend ReEnergize Cusco.”
— Nathan, Google Review (August 4, 2025)
Float Therapy
In our warm, magnesium-rich float tank, your body is completely weightless. This deeply relaxing environment helps calm the nervous system, relieve muscle tension, and promote better sleep—all of which are vital while adjusting to altitude.
Massage Therapy
Altitude tension isn’t just in the lungs—it’s also in the neck, shoulders, and head. Our targeted massage therapies (including head and neck focus) help relieve stress, improve circulation, and ease headaches or fatigue.
✅ When to Visit Us
Just arrived in Cusco and feeling dizzy, tired or headachy
After a long hike or trek at high altitude
Before a major hike (like Salkantay or Ausangate) to boost oxygen levels and prepare
If you’re feeling generally run-down or sleep-deprived
🏔️ Breathe Easy in the Andes
Altitude sickness doesn’t have to ruin your adventure. With the right support, your body can adapt quickly—and you can start exploring Cusco with clarity and energy.
Come visit us at ReEnergize Cusco and feel the difference.
📍 Centrally located in Cusco’s historic center
🕐 Open daily – appointments available online
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