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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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What to Pack for Backpacking Around South America

January 20, 2016 Pirwa

Arriving at Pirwa Inclan B&B in Lima, Peru — Arriving at Pirwa in Lima- Did you remember to pack everything?

We all stress a bit about packing for trips, especially when all you’ve got is a backpack and whatever goes inside needs to last you months. If you’re struggling to compose your packing list, have a look at our recommendations on what you really should keep handy, and what it’s okay to leave behind.

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How to Get to Machu Picchu

January 18, 2016 Pirwa

As a company with four hostels in Cusco, one hostel in Aguas Calientes, and a travel agency to boot, we field a lot of questions about how to organize a trip to Machu Picchu. The worst are the emails asking how to go directly from the Cusco airport to Machu Picchu- we can only cross our fingers and hope that the traveler in question has allotted more than half a day for the excursion. No, you can’t go directly from the airport to Machu Picchu in a taxi. The only town nearby the ruins is Aguas Calientes, officially known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. Here, we’ve compiled your options for getting to Machu Picchu in a detailed guide:

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Unexpected Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cusco, Peru

January 11, 2016 Pirwa

In Peru, Valentine’s Day is often referred to as the Day of Friendship, and celebrates a broader range of relationships than just romantic ones. Whether your travel companion is your romantic partner or not, why not show them how much they’re appreciated by enjoying one of these unique Valentine’s Day adventures in Cusco, Peru?

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Carnaval 2016 in Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas

January 9, 2016 Pirwa

This February, Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas will celebrate Carnaval with water balloons, colored talcum powder, folkloric dance competitions and parades, a float parade, and taking an ax to a few gift-laden trees….

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