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Is it possible to ride a llama and/or donkey while at Cuzco?

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Feb 1, 2013 1:54 PM Last Post By: rjonsun

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Jan 31, 2013 9:20 AM
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Is it possible to ride a llama and/or donkey while at Cuzco?

Is it possible to ride a llama and/or donkey while at Cuzco?

Jan 31, 2013 3:23 PM
Posts: 273

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Ethanre, this may be one of those questions that would make the eyes of locals roll as the gringo asks it. Of course, if you are a small child it may well be possible. It would be at least as much fun as riding a goat.

Jan 31, 2013 3:43 PM
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Llamas and alpacas can't support more than about 50 lbs. Donkeys are used by locals out in the campo for carrying heavy loads and occasionally tourists.

Jonatcardoqui

Feb 1, 2013 2:49 AM
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Awesome question! If I buy a donkey to carry all my stuff, can I take it on the inca trail? Or national parks?

Feb 1, 2013 8:24 AM
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If I disguise myself as a donkey, do I still have to pay an entry fee to the Inca Trail or is it free?

Feb 1, 2013 1:54 PM
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I believe that a full grown llama can carry about 90 pounds, still not enough for an adult person.
Wikipedia says 25% to 30% of their weight.

Regards,
Bob

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