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Pirwa Hostels in Machu Picchu
Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu
Pirwa Bed & Breakfast Machu Picchu
Welcome to Pirwa Hostels in Machu Picchu
Pirwa Hostels Peru has two locals in Machu Picchu Pueblo (colloquially Aguas Calientes): an economical backpacker´s hostel for those searching for cheap accommodation and a Bed & Breakfast, still moderately-priced but offering an extra level of comfort. The Backpacker´s Hostel offers both dormitory and private rooms, with private or shared bathrooms; rooms are spacious with large windows. The B&B offers private single, double or triple rooms all with private bathrooms. Both locals have comfortable beds, hot water 24 hours a day, security lockers, 24hr reception, free wifi and internet, a train or bus station pick-up service, and breakfast included. At the Backpacker´s Hostel there is a continental breakfast and at the B&B there is a hot American breakfast. Both Pirwa Backpacker´s Hostel in Machu Picchu and Pirwa B&B in Machu Picchu have common areas designed to allow travelers from all over the world the chance to socialize and exchange travel stories for an unforgettable experience. The various lodging options ensures that no matter what type of lodging you are looking for, Pirwa Hostels in Machu Picchu is the right choice for you!
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About Machupicchu
Aguas Calientes is the colloquial name for the base town from which travelers visit the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu (Old Mountain). The town´s official name is Machu Picchu Pueblo, and although it sprung up to facilitate travel to Machu Picchu, it has never really grown into more than a one-street town along Avenida Pachacutec. This is the last stop on the trains which depart from Cusco and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu. From here once can take the bus up to the Machu Picchu Ruins or walk about an hour and a half. The town itself is lively, picturesque, and filled with souvenir shops and touristic restaurants.
Of course visitors who pass through Aguas Calientes do so with one goal in mind: to immerse themselves in the mystery and wonder of one of the world´s most important archaeological sites, that icon of the Inca world, the Lost City of Machu Picchu. Travelers who find themselves with a bit of free time in Aguas Calientes can explore the rainforest paths of the Ecological Center or Mandor Gardens & Waterfalls, climb Putucusi Peak for a view from overhead of Aguas Calientes, the Urubamba River Valley, and the ruins of Machu Picchu, or educate themselves about the construction, purpose, and archaeological history of Machu Picchu at the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum while learning about the fauna of the area at the museum´s Botanical Garden.
Putucusi
On the opposite side of Machu Picchu as Huayna Picchu Peak is Putucusi (Happy Mountain). Its trail begins downhill from Aguas Calientes, 250 meters west of the train station. A natural temple and mountain deity (apu) during Inca times, it´s a steep 1-2hr ascent whose main difficulty is some near-vertical wooden ladders lashed to the. The 300m climb will take you to 2370m above the Urubamba River. Passing lush jungle, aged stone steps, the infamous ladders and broaching the tree line yields views of the Urubamba Valley, colorful Aguas Calientes, and other sacred peaks. From the summit on clear days the view of Machu Picchu and the Urubamba River is awe-inspiring.
Huayna Picchu
South of Machu Picchu, rising more than 1000ft over the ruins, is Huayna Picchu (Young Peak). 400 people daily are permitted to climb to its summit along a trail beginning inside Machu Picchu Sanctuary. The hour-long zig-zag trek is at points exposed or steep but not difficult. You´ll pass some stretches of narrow Inca steps and a small cave-like tunnel formed by boulders. From the summityou´ll get an overhead view of the entire Machu Picchu Complex and the Inca Trail leading down from Inti Punku, the Sun Gate. Descending along the longer trail, you´ll earn some amazing views of the Urubamba River Valley and pass the Gran Caverna and Temple of the Moon Inca Shrines.
Mandor Gardens & Waterfalls
Mandor Gardens & Waterfalls is an excellent choice for an introduction to the flora and fauna of the region. It´s located on property along Mandor Ravine which is owned by a local resident of Aguas Calientes. Walking there from town, following the path the buses take to Machu Picchu Ruins, it takes about an hour. If you´re not up for the walk, it is possible to take a cab as well. Its rainforest paths boast a small waterfall as well as a variety of bright birds, especially hummingbirds, and orchids native to the Machu Picchu National Sanctuary. Although there are small ruins as well, no paths lead to them. Its considered a particularly good trail for bird-watchers.
