Some dos and don’ts for staying safe in the Central Andes are:
• Allow yourself adequate time to acclimatize before attempting any high altitude climbs or treks.
• Get in proper physical shape before arriving if you intend to do difficult climbs or treks.
• Be familiar with safe alpine practices, as many excursions take you days away from medical care.
• Take the same precautions with baggage, cameras and passports as you would in the rest of Peru.

Don’t
• Push yourself too far beyond your comfort zone—the Peruvian Andes can be unforgiving and mistakes at high altitude are magnified.
• Think yourself more knowledgeable or a better judge than your guide—they are there for your safety and their decisions are final.