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Board the Lady of the Lake: Yaraví Ship Museum on Lake Titicaca

September 16, 2014 Pirwa

Among the modern motorboats that ferry travelers to Amantani, Taquile, and the Floating Islands of Uros and the pre-Columbian reed boats, there is the beautifully restored Victorian Yaraví, peacefully docked on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Entrance to this immaculate and beloved ship, and a half-hour tour, are free, although donations are encouraged to support the boats further renovation. Not all curators/crewmates may speak English, but there is information displayed in both Spanish and English and the enthusiasm of everyone involved in the restoration project is contagious. You can learn all about the ship’s fascinating history, as well as that of the other 5 ships in the fleet.

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Lima’s Best Museums: Visiting the Mario Testino Association in Barranco

September 10, 2014 Pirwa

The average traveler should choose their museum excursions with care: you want it to be worth the time invested, and offer something unique, that’s not redundant with other sights you’ve already visited. We’ve written about our favorite museums in Lima and Cusco’s most unique museums before, but now we’ll focus entirely on the Mario Testino Association, one of our favorite museums in Lima.

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The New Pirwa San Blas is Open for Business!

September 9, 2014 Pirwa

Pirwa San Blas Hostel has moved to a new location this week! It was a bit sudden, but the opportunity was irresistible. The new site offers a more central location, still four blocks from Cusco’s main square but now just half a block from the Plaza San Blas. At the plaza’s fountain, simply climb the steps, turn right, and walk half a block. This places it right in the heart of San Blas, the city’s historic artists’ district- there’s a bakery and café, some restaurants, and artisanal stores just a few steps from the door!

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The Peruvian Amazon: Packing and Preparation List

September 5, 2014 Pirwa

Today we’ll be talking about what to pack if you’re going to visit the Peruvian Amazon, be it Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos. There are a number of essentials that you’ll want to bring with you, but even if you have the whole list you still won’t have more than is comfortable for carrying:

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Conquer the World’s Most Dangerous Road in La Paz

September 1, 2014 Pirwa

La Paz offers thrills ranging from mountain climbing to bridge swinging, but the city’s most popular extreme excursion is downhill mountain biking along the Yungas Road to Coroico. Once you’ve experienced the road’s sharp curves, looked down its endlessly steep drops, and ridden through waterfalls, you’ll understand why the Inter-American Development Bank once declared it the world’s most dangerous road.