South America is a vast continent that stretches from thin waist Panama Canal to the tip of Cape Horn in southern Argentina. Due to the large size and varied geography, it is difficult to squeeze adventure travel destination in South America – let alone all your stuff in a backpack. By considering the geography, climate and seasons when you plan your route, and you’ll be ready for easy travel-pack. Here are some tips on how to pack for a tour of South America.
How to Pack for Peru
The capital of Peru, Lima is located in the central coast and has a mild climate year-round desert. Involved from April to October, high temperatures during the season remains cloudy about 50-60 degrees Celsius. In November through March, the sun came and the temperature soared to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. On a cold night temperatures up to about 30-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Rarely rains in this city, just a light mist or dew garua called in Spanish.
Cusco is located high in the Andes, where the ancient Inca empire manage their capital. High elevation provides cool nights and warm days, and Cusco is also more sensitive to rain. Mr. raincoats, warm pants and a sweater or two. If you plan to hike the Inca Trail, or any other walk in Sacred Valley, make sure a few pairs of waterproof clothing to bring, because the rainy season from December to March it can get very wet.
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