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Arequipa Travel: Journey to the Crater of El Misti Volcano

February 13, 2016 Pirwa

Misti Volcano looming in the background of Arequipa’s skyline is an iconic sight, representing the White City for Peruvians and travelers alike. It was important in pre-Columbian times as well, as shown by the 1998 expedition which uncovered the mummies of six sacrificed Inca youths and other ritual offerings along the innermost of its three concentric craters. Travelers drawn to the volcano can choose between two adventurous ways to experience its majesty first-hand: climbing to its summit, or biking down its sandy slopes.

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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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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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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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