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Then definitely look into tours. As much as I personally dislike them, I'm not a bigot to the degree that I see their benefit to certain travelers.
First, you will have company, you have to decide if that is a good thing. 
Second, they will offer a range of activities you can chose from at any particular segment.
They will have access to medical care if needed (they will have spanish fluent speakers who live locally).
And lastly, they will to a certain degree be a safer environment to travel in.
So given what you have said, look into guided tour packages. You will need one to get to the gallopogous anyway.
t will still be the adventure of a lifetime.
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