Pirwa Hostels Peru Blog

The sun got its strength back after a couple days of heavy rains. It seems as if nothing has happened. The dramatic descriptions, especially on the international basis, are not as worse as it is broadcasted. This unusual weather phenomena did leave its marks this is undeniable. That the complex of the famous Citadel Machupicchu is closed for a couple of weeks is very disappointing for a lot of tourists who travelled so far to explore it. There is always a possibility to return another time. Jet there are a lot of other impressive places to explore in and around Cusco in the Sacred Valley of the Incas which might give the visitors an idea of how powerful and huge the former empire of the Incas must have been in the older days.


Some of the places are accessible by participating in one of the popular tours such as the City- or the Sacred-Valley-Tour, including sites like Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Pisaq, Sacsayhuaman, Pukapukara and a lot more. The incredible Inca Gardens of Moray or the huge Salt Mines of Maras are definitely worth a visit. Furthermore it is possible to visit various complexes, which are fairly unknown. This means that there will not be the usual crowds you would meet at other tourist places. Some of these are Huchuy Qoscqo, Pumamarca or Paruru.


Cusco itself deserves to be explored for a couple of days. It has a lot to offer by just walking through the little streets, which could put you back in time. The mixture of Inca and colonial structure creates a unique atmosphere in the city. Walking the city will help you understand of how powerful Cusco must have been in the ancient times. You are able to gain additional information through a visit of the diversity of museums in town.


Come to the Cusco area for an alternative visit, you will not regret it!


For more information check out the webpage of our local partner: www.incaworlperutravel.com