Pirwa Hostels and Bed & Breakfast Machu Picchu
Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu
Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu
Tupac Yupanqui Stret #103
Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
Booking phone: +5184244315
Pirwa B & B Machu Picchu
Pirwa B & B Machu Picchu
Wiñay Wayna M-22
Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
Booking phone: +5184244315
Welcome to Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Pueblo, known colloquially as Aguas Calientes, is the base town which provides access to one of the world's most important archaeological sites and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Lost City of Machu Picchu (Old Mountain). This is the last stop on the trains from Cusco and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu; from here one can walk up to the ruins, which are about 3.7 miles away, about 1.5 hours walking, or take the bus. Those not arriving by train access Machu Picchu Pueblo through various trails and treks, of which the most famous are the four-day Inca Trail and Hiram Bingham's 1911 route. Although its isn´t much more than a one-street town along Avenue Pachacutec, Machu Picchu Pueblo is brimming with touristic restaurants and souvenir shops.
Each year thousands flock to the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, which over the last century has inspired numerous theories as to its purpose, construction methods and reason for abandonment, some speculating that it was a royal resort, some a military citadel, and others a pilgrimage site.
Pirwa Hostels has two locals for the different types of travelers passing through Machu Picchu Pueblo looking for cheap accomodation, a low-cost Bed & Breakfast style hostel and a low-cost backpacker's hostel, which offer private rooms or dormitory accommodations. At Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu and Pirwa Bed & Breakfast Machu Picchu you're sure to find the right option for you, so let Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu make you feel at home with a friendly staff, common rooms for lounging, free internet access and wifi, free breakfast, hot water 24 hours a day, and more!
Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu Facilities:
- FREE Continental Breakfast
- FREE Bed Linen and Towels
- FREE Lockers
- FREE internet access +
- 24hr Pickup Service*
- FREE Luggage Storage
- Medical Service
- 24hr Hot Water
- TV Lounge
- Same-day Laundry Service
- Credit Cards Accepted **
- 24hr Reception
- In-House Travel Desk
- Comfortable Beds
- Great Location
**At this time Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu can only accept VISA, with a 6% surcharge.
Butterfly House
Once of the most striking attributes of the subtropical Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary is the abundance of unique colorful butterflies which live within its boundaries. More than 100 distinct species of butterflies call this area home. One easy way to familiarize yourself with some striking native specimens is to visit the Butterfly House. It's about a 15 minute walk along the footpath leading to the entrance to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Guided visits last 15-20 minutes and cost S/10.
Mandor Waterfalls
If you find yourself with free time in Aguas Calientes, stop by Mandor Gardens and Waterfalls. It's a 2hr walk from town following the same path the buses to Machu Picchu take, but if you prefer it’s possible to take a cab or catch the 12:30pm train. Along its rainforest paths, you'll come across a variety of exotic birds and orchids as well as a small waterfall. There are also small ruins in the area but none have paths leading to them. Mandor Gardens is private property with a S/10 entry fee.
Inca Trail
The best-known segment today of the extensive Inca road system is the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. By far the most captivating method of Machu Picchu, trekkers are limited to 500 a day to prevent further deterioration of the trail. Beginning along the Urubamba River, trekkers ascend through the cloud forest to jungle, passing viewpoints overlooking the Sacred Valley, as small settlements give way to scattered sites of Inca ruins, carved stairways and tunnels, and finally, Machu Picchu.
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.
