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5 Best Spots to Visit in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

January 30, 2016 Pirwa

For the Incas, the fertile Urubamba River Valley constituted the center of the four corners of the earth. Its breathtaking landscape of abundant crops and surrounding Andean peaks make it obvious why this spot was considered blessed. If you are visiting Cuzco, you don´t want to miss the traditional Quechua communities where locals in traditional Andean dress brighten streets lined with adobe homes or the expansive landscape marked by farms, Inca ruins, and Inca agricultural terraces still in use today. Check out our list of our favorite spots below!

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What to Do & Where to Go in the Historical Center of Arequipa

January 26, 2016 Pirwa

Pirwa Arequipa Hostel is lucky to be located in Arequipa’s striking historical center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s distinguished by its mestizo-baroque buildings (whose intricate carvings include a mix of European and pre-Columbian symbols) constructed of pearly volcanic sillar stone. Although merely walking around the center is a nice way to pass the day, there’s plenty to see and do in Arequipa’s historical center:

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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Closing this February

January 25, 2016 Pirwa

The 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most famous route to Machu Picchu for good reason- it takes intrepid hikers from the Sacred Valley of the Incas up through the cloud forest and into the jungle brow, passing stunning landscapes and small, ancient archaeological sites en route to one of the most legendary sites on earth. It’s popularity does cause stress to the environment, however, and thus the trail will be closing for maintenance work from February 1^st through February 29^th. During this time, 50 workers, with archaeologists and biologists among them, will dedicate themselves to undertaking conservation work.

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Eating in Puno, Peru: What to Try & Where to Go

January 23, 2016 Pirwa

As in all parts of Peru, affordable set-menu eateries make getting lunch in Puno quite cheap, although unfortunately the city’s culinary standards do not rise to the level of Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and the other stops in Peru that you’ve likely made. Most tourists don’t even spend much time in Puno, as its largest attractions, such as the Sillustani Chullpas and Lake Titicaca, are actually outside the city.

However, many do make Puno a priority during the city’s colorful and popular festivals (the Virgin of Candelaria, for example, is considered one of the best festivals of Latin America, and takes place in a couple of weeks). Whether you spend a day or a week in Puno, you’ve got to eat…

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Join in as Nazca Celebrates its Anniversary this Week

January 21, 2016 Pirwa

The city of Nazca has been building up to its anniversary this week, but we’ve still got a few days left of concerts, fireworks, food fairs, and parade as we work our way towards the main day of festivities this Saturday. Here’s the official schedule:

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