Top Local Tips for Huancayo

Altitude sickness In might not be evident but Huancayo is high and you are likely to get altitude sickness if you do not take it easy. The symptoms rage from dizzines, nausea, headache and accelerated heartbeat. What to do? Do like the locals, drink plenty of fluids, mainly Coca tea, and if you do not mind the strong taste also chew on some coca leafs, they are available widely in the area.