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Descent into Colca Canyon near Arequipa, Peru

April 2, 2015 Pirwa

Colca Canyon , near the city of Arequipa, stands out even in a country known for its diverse natural beauty. This scenic wonder, which lost its title of deepest canyon in the world to nearby Cotahuasi Canyon, is best known for the Andean condor colonies which call it home. As the sun begins to heat the canyon each morning, these massive, endangered birds ride the rising thermals, soaring in ever-higher circles while barely needing to flap their wings. In the mornings, travelers gather at the canyon’s most famous lookout, Condor’s Cross, to await the flight. As striking as it is to see these giants at close range, or to notice how they block out the sun above you, the canyon is a geological wonder with plenty more to offer visitors.

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Feedback & Upcoming Changes at Pirwa Colonial Hostel in Cusco

March 31, 2015 Pirwa

Sometimes, online reviews can shock you, for good or ill. Lately, we’ve been thrilled at the positive response to Pirwa Colonial Hostel in Cusco, even on notoriously tough review sites like Tripadvisor.

Taína T, from Río de Janeiro, offered the latest review for Pirwa Colonial on March 26th, titled “The best hostel I stayed in Peru!” Reviews like this make us ecstatic!

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The Weavers’ Route in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

March 31, 2015 Pirwa

The Weavers’ Route near Cusco is a collection of towns in the Sacred Valley of the Incas where traditional weaving methods are still present in large force. Visitors can learn how local weavers spin yarn from sheep and from South American camelids such as the alpaca and the vicuña, how natural plants and insects from the area are used to produce different colors, and how the intricate designs of blankets and tapestries are produced on looms small and large. Participants are encouraged to try their hand at using the weaver’s tools, and also learn about the Andean iconography which has been used since pre-Columbian times to represent different myths, beliefs, and customs.

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Diverse Manu Biosphere Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon

March 28, 2015 Pirwa

Peru’s largest national park shelters the most pristine segments of the Peruvian Amazon and has battled with Bolivia’s Madidi National Park in the last years for the title of the most bio diverse site in the world. It’s estimated that around 12,000 species in the Manu Biosphere Reserve remain to be identified, but more than 20,000 plant species, 1200 butterfly species, and 200 mammal species have been registered- meaning there’s a lot to see and do in this lush area of Peru.

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Reserve at Pirwa Puno Hostel & Save 25%

March 26, 2015 Pirwa

If you’re visiting Puno to explore Lake Titicaca and its unique islands, you’re in luck! Pirwa Puno Hostel, which moved to an even more central location last year, is now located just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s main square and from lake harbor. In fact, the hostel’s fifth floor is a terrace with wrap-around windows that allow you to see as far as the lake on one side and the Kuntur Wasi (Condor House) lookout on the other side.