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Pirwa Bed and Breakfast Machu Picchu
Pirwa Bed and Breakfast is found in the heart of Aguas Calientes (the colloquial name referring to Machu Picchu Pueblo) on a quiet street just a 10 minute walk from the train station and main bus station. If your muscles are sore from the Inca Trail or other treks, we're close to the natural volcanic hot springs that Aguas Calientes is known for; they're not only soothing but long-considered to have medicinal properties as well. Also, if you're too tired post-trek to make it far, there are many restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
Pirwa Bed and Breakfast Machu Picchu's friendly staff prides itself on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our B&B in Aguas Calientes features simply furnished rooms in soft colors with white tiled floors, en suite bathrooms with 24-hour hot water, and excellent views of Aguas Calientes and the green hills encircling it.
At Pirwa Bed & Breakfast you'll start the day off right with a hot and satisfying American breakfast. If you have free time in Aguas Calientes, there's plenty of options on how to spend your day: Give some context to your Machu Picchu visit by first stopping by the absorbing Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum, which explains Inca construction methods, the history of Machu Picchu's archaeological excavations, and their findings; discover the orchids of the subtropical rainforest at the Botanical Garden next to the museum, or let the Butterfly House teach you about the butterflies of Machu Picchu Sanctuary; search for exotic birds and flowers along the rainforest paths at Mandor Gardens and the Ecological Center, or win an overreaching view of the Urubamba River and Machu Picchu by tackling the trail leading to Putucusi Peak.
Security Lockers are available for your travel documents and valuables so that you don't have to worry about your possessions while exploring Aguas Calientes or the Ruins of Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Reception is open 24 hours a day, ready to assist you by providing detailed answers to all your travel questions or arranging sightseeing tours and excursions for the next leg of your journey through Peru, no matter what time you arrive, and free Wi-Fi throughout the B&B will make it easy for you to upload those photos so that your friends and family can be part of the adventure!
Pirwa Bed & Breakfast Machu Picchu offers you comfort at modest prices- if you're looking for cheap accommodation in Aguas Calientes that still provides a welcoming atmosphere and those little extra touches, look no further!
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| Private Double Ensuite One bed for two people with private bathroom |
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S./114.00 - (Aprox. $42.00)
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| Private Twin Ensuite Two beds with private bathroom |
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S./114.00 - (Aprox. $42.00)
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| Private Triple Ensuite Three beds with private bathroom |
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S./157.50 - (Aprox. $58.00)
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Pirwa Bed and Breakfast Machu Picchu Facilities:
- FREE American Breakfast
- FREE Bed Linens and Towels
- FREE Security Lockers
- FREE internet access +
- 24hr Pickup Service*
- FREE Luggage Storage
- Common Room
- Ample Dining Room
- Private Bathrooms Available
- Medical Service
- 24hr Hot Water
- TV Lounge
- Same-day Laundry Service
- Credit Cards Accepted**
- 24hr Reception
- Travel Desk
- Comfortable Beds
- Great Location
**At this time Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu can only accept VISA, with a 6% surcharge.
Putucusi
On the opposite side of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu as Huayna Picchu Peak is another, almost always overlooked peak, Putucusi (Happy Mountain). 250m west of the train station in Aguas Calientes, following the railroad tracks downhill, is a sign identifying the Putucusi Trail. It's a steep one-hour 300m ascent with a few near- vertical wooden ladders which on clear days will earn you stunning views from its summit (2370m above sea level) overlooking the Urubamba River and Machu Picchu.
Chávez Ballón Museum
The Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum at the base of the footpath to Machu Picchu is a small and often overlooked but fascinating introduction to the discovery of Machu Picchu as well as its construction, its purpose, and the history of its archaeological excavations and their findings. There are some artifacts which remained after Hiram Bingham took the bulk to Yale University as well as maps and video presentations which will give you the context to appreciate the ruins more thoroughly.
Natural Hot Springs
Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), trekkers can relieve their sore muscles in the thermal baths from which the town got its name and which are long- believed to have medicinal properties. These small sulfurous pools 8 blocks, or 15min, from town average 38ºC-46ºC and are equipped with changing rooms, bathrooms, and a small snack bar cafeteria. Swimwear, sandals, and towels are mandatory but can be bought or rented in the vicinity along with other necessities like sun block.
Hiram Bingham III
Hiram Bingham III was a lecturer at Yale University fascinated by the idea of unexplored Inca cities in Peru. In search of the Lost City and last Refuge of the Incas, Vilcabamba, he was led to Machu Picchu by local farmers in 1911. Other locals, Cusco explorers, and European missionaries already knew of the site, but it was Hiram Bingham who cleared the centuries of brush, excavated the ruins, and introduced them to the world through a special edition of National Geographic and 2 books.
