If you’re heading to Peru and need suggestions on what to pack, here’s a practical guide to choosing the best travel backpack and what to include in your luggage.
For more details, check out our article on how to choose the best travel backpack, with tips and recommendations.
🎒 Packing List for Your Trip to Cusco
👕 Clothing (General)
- 1 pair of jeans (heavy and slow to dry, but comfortable; khakis are a good alternative)
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1 swimsuit
- 5 t-shirts
- 1 long-sleeve shirt
- 1 pair of flip-flops
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 6 pairs of socks (you’ll probably lose half)
- 5 pairs of underwear
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 tube of toothpaste
- 1 razor
- 1 pack of dental floss
- 1 small bottle of shampoo
- 1 small bottle of shower gel
- 1 towel
- Deodorant
🩺 Basic Medical Kit (Safety First!)
- Band-aids
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Antibacterial ointment
- Earplugs
- Tylenol
- Hand sanitizer (germs = sickness = bad vacation)
🧳 Miscellaneous Essentials
- A key or combination lock (security matters)
- Ziplock bags (prevent leaks and spills)
- Plastic bags (great for dirty laundry)
- Universal charger/adaptor
- LifeStraw (water bottle with built-in purifier)
🧕 Packing List for Women
👗 Clothing
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 sarong
- 1 pair of stretchy jeans (easy to wash and dry)
- 1 pair of leggings (wear under jeans if cold, or with a dress/shirt)
- 2–3 long-sleeve shirts
- 2–3 t-shirts
- 3–4 spaghetti strap tops
- 1 light cardigan
🧼 Toiletries
- Dry shampoo spray and talcum powder (keeps long hair fresh between washes)
- Hairbrush
- Makeup you use regularly
- Hair ties and clips
- Feminine hygiene products (you can buy them locally, but many prefer their own brands)
