Vacation to Machu-Picchu with my Autistic son

[pattylour]

Hello everyone;

Machu-Picchu is The Lost Inca City at 8,700feet above sea Level..(was
featured in the Today Show).....one of the 7th wonders of the world...
And Cuzco is at 12,000 feet above sea level....

My son's Doctor said I shouldn't bring him in our Tour to that City
because the OXYGEN PRESSURE is TOO LOW.. (He's already really hiper..)

I'm having 2nd thoughts. If anybody has been to this city in Peru and
has any advice...if I should bring him on our Tour ..or not...

Thanks

PattyLour

[Rochelle]

Homeopathic Coca is what is usually suggested to people who have problems in
that area but do discuss this with your local homeopath.
Rochelle
Registered Homeopath
EFT(Advanced) Practitioner
www.southporthomeopathy.co.uk

[Tanya Marquette]

as i recall people in switzerland who worked in the alps
used to eat arsenicum. and i think i gave some to a climber
who was going to machu-picchu. again, talk with your
homeopath about your son's particular case
tanya

[Luise Kunkle]

Hi Patty,

You might find iformation on these kinds of thing if you google for
Tibet.

Regards

Luise
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[Shannon Nelson]

PattyLour,
Do you know why your doctor worries that your son might have problems
with it, rather than you? Does he have a medical condition?
Shannon

[DCR]

I haven't been to Machu-Picchu in about 30 years. At that time the trip was long and considered unpleasant by those with any physical problems. The slow bumpy train from Cuzco was followed by a kidney jolting bus ride up the mountain. Once there is was magnificent, but easier to take by those of us who had taken time in Cuzco to acclimatize. My husband and I spent days hiking up there. Those who made the journey too quickly had more problems with the lack of oxygen. Another consideration is that there were no guard rails or safety features - the stairs were steep, narrow, and slippery and many hazardous situations existed. I am sure much has changed since they cater to and encourage a tourist economy, but I would not take it for granted that it is 'easy access'.
Also, at that time, there were no emergency medical facilities or evacuation programs if you found yourself in medical trouble. Again, I'm sure much has changed. Certainly, you should ask your tour organizer about current facilities based on any specific needs or concerns your doctor has for your son. If it is simply a matter of the oxygen levels, and he has no other problems that would prevent adaptation, you may wish to spend extra time in Cuzco in the acclimatization process.

[Helen Tucker]

I was just in Machu Picchu in 2005. I took my children then aged 5 and 1 with me. We didn't have any problems with the altitude at all. But the environment was potentially hazardous for such young children. The ruins are comprised largely of steep stone steps, which are arduous to climb for adults, let alone children. There are no railings or any other modern safeguards that would tamper with the archaelogical integrity of the ruins. There is no bathroom once you enter the ruins. Some passages are only 2 to 3 feet wide, with a drop off cliff on one side. If you slipped and fell, well--that would be it. It is pretty much a enter-at-your-own-risk sort of place. My kids were bored to death, and other kids I saw (very very few) were also complaining that they were tired and bored.
In short, it is not a very child friendly place, regardless of altitude. For adults, I highly recommend it as a must-see experience.
The 4 hour train ride has modernized very nicely and is quite pleasant.
I live in Peru now, so if you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me.
Helen