30 Things You Should Never Do In Peru

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Don’t Think That Everything That Happens There Stays There

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Chewing coca leaves is a tradition and has been done by the Andeans for centuries.  When chewed or consumed in tea, they provide an energy boost, in addition to being used as a remedy for headaches, toothaches, and others, including altitude sickness.  It’s perfectly legal, and you can buy coca leaves or chew them until your head gets numb, but don’t make the mistake of bringing them home with you, and don’t forget that drinking the coca tea or chewing on those coca leaves will result in a positive drug test for cocaine.