¿Qué llevar en tu primer viaje de aventura?

You have decided to make a change in your life, fill yourself with experiences and leave behind a bit of the monotonous life. Engaging in adventure tourism is the first thing that comes to mind. The most popular activities, especially if you are new, are:

1. Bungee jumping
2. Mountain biking
3. Trekking
4. Rafting

We show you the essential accessories you must carry on your first adventurous experience. Remember to be cautious about the weather of the place you decide to go and choose a specialized agency to guide you, as it is your first time.

Bungee Jumping

Before choosing an agency, you must ensure that it meets all the corresponding safety measures to carry out this activity, such as:

• ropes (dynamic or static depending on the type of jump)
• harness
• carabiners as safety materials
• gloves
• helmet

That's on the agency's side, what you must bring are:

• sneakers
• comfortable clothing
• Don't forget to always use sunscreen

Where can I practice it?

Regions like Cusco, Arequipa, and Huarochirí practice this activity constantly.

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[caption id="attachment_3470" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Photo: Bungee Jumping Peru

Mountain Biking

This activity requires good physical condition, endurance, and a lot of desire to reach the goal. After that, you just have to consider a few accessories that will help you continue your journey.

• a suitable mountain bike, since it's your first time, it is recommended to use a trail or all-mountain bike
• a multi-tool
• spare tube
• a helmet
• gloves
• glasses
• breathable clothing
• pump
• sunscreen
• food and water supplies

Where can I practice it?

Due to its geography, Peru offers several places where mountain biking can be practiced. Some of them are: Caral, Colca, Chinchero, Cajamarquilla, among others.

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  [caption id="attachment_3471" align="aligncenter" width="621"] Photo: huycarajo.blogspot.com

Trekking

Trekking is being practiced more frequently in recent years, so it is one of the activities that you have to do to better know and live your trip. The ideal accessories to have a nice experience without unforeseen events are:

• a whistle
• a compass
• disinfectant
• flashlight
• roll of toilet paper
• plastic bags
• lip balm
• altitude sickness pills
• hiking boots or high-top sneakers
• trekking pole
• comfortable clothing
• sunscreen and/or insect repellent

 

Where can I practice it?

If you want to discover the wonders that our country offers, you have to go trekking. Click for more information.

 

Rafting

It is probably one of the activities that terrifies most people. But it is safer than you can imagine, if you go accompanied by a specialist. For that, you must bring:

• boardshorts
• waterproof shirt
• dry clothes for after rafting
• aqua shoes or sneakers you can get wet

Make sure the rafting agency provides you with:

• a raft in good condition
• a protective helmet
• a life jacket in your size

Where can I do it?

Rafting is not only practiced in Cañete River (Lunahuaná), Camaná River, Chili River or Apurímac River, there is a great variety in our country, just click to discover more rivers.

[caption id="attachment_3472" align="aligncenter" width="557"] Photo: Lima para pequeños  

Don't limit yourself and dare to live a new experience that brings you closer to nature and your adventurous spirit.