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vivaBarca · Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 6:46 pm Post subject: Malaria in Peru, Bolivia?

I'm moving to Argentina for a year in September, and I plan on going to Bolivia and Peru while I'm down there. I don't plan on doing anything too crazy or too off the beaten path, so I'll probably be mostly visiting Cusco, Macchu Picchu and the Lake Titicaca/salt flats area in Bolivia. If I'm just passing through these places, do I need to take anti-malarial precautions, or is not really a concern? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

thes80 · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Mexico

The altitude at Cuzco and Lago Titicaca is so high that malaria is not a concern there. However, if you will be visiting the jungle, you should take anti-malarial pills.

In parts of South America the government offers free Malaria pills. Don�t waste your time or money trying to get them at home. If you need them, get them in South America.

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

Alas, Malaria is but one of many. You'll find plenty of relevant information on this website: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/