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20 paź 2021 · Here we will explain the effects of altitude, what altitude sickness is and the treatment for it. We will also cover how to avoid getting altitude sickness if you are traveling into Quito, and how to minimize the symptoms.
I know I'm very susceptible to high altitude sickness, so definitely I'll need to take Diamox. However, if I have only one free evening before going to Galapagos, and I'm planning to make a reservation at Urko restaurant the first evening arriving Quito.
Unlikely that you got altitude sickness in Medellin. more likely some form of bug or perhaps dehydration following a flight? Commercial aircraft are pressurised to the equivalent of 2400m and Quito is at 2850m so not a huge difference. A few hours is unlikely to cause any significant issue.
20 sty 2020 · If your plan is climbing the Andean mountains in Ecuador, Quito is the best place to acclimatize for a few days before moving on to even higher ground. And, if you’ve been in Quito for over a week and still feel the effects of soroche, we recommend you move to a lower altitude location instead.
In Quito, Ecuador, altitude sickness is common, known locally as “soroche.” These symptoms come in the form of a mild headache, shortness of breath during physical exertion, and some experience exhaustion, dizziness or nausea.
Quito is at an elevation of c2800m,about 300m above which the effects of attitude are generally consider to kick in. The location of Quito means that, realstically, you are not going to be able to either ascend gradually or to descend quickly if you get symptoms.
13 cze 2023 · Find out the altitude of Quito, Ecuador, and how to prevent altitude sickness for your trip. Plan ahead with our tips to ensure a comfortable visit!
