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Preventing & Dealing with Altitude Sickness

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Pirwa

You’re finally realizing that dream to make it to Peru or Bolivia! But altitude sickness (soroche) can put a damper on all those sightseeing plans and tours that you’ve been planning… Its troublesome symptoms can vary in strength, and include … Continue reading →

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Inti Raymi: The Inca Sun Festival in Cusco

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Pirwa

The Incan Sun Festival Each June, 50,000 spectators gather in Cusco to celebrate the Winter Solstice and kick off the Andean New Year during Inti Raymi, the Sun Festival. Honoring the supreme Inca deity, the sun, this was the year’s … Continue reading →

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Nazca Tourism Week (& María Reiche’s Birthday) Is Coming!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Pirwa

Maria Reiche’s birthday is coming up, this May 15th. She’s the famed Lady of the Desert, who devoted the majority of her life to the study and protection of the mysterious Nazca Lines. In celebration of this, the city of … Continue reading →

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Sampling Cuy: Eating Guinea Pig In Peru

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Pirwa

Guinea pigs have been popular pets ever since European traders introduced them to the West in the 16th century, due to their docile responsiveness and ease of care, meaning many of us have sentimental feelings for these cuddly creatures. For … Continue reading →

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Save Big in Puno with our Unbeatable Hostel Prices!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Pirwa

We’re offering 15% off for all room types at Pirwa Puno Backpackers! If you’ve been hoping to see the world-famous manmade Floating Islands of Uros and other traditional Aymara- or Quechua-speaking islands throughout the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca, … Continue reading →

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Mystical Tourism: Trying Ayahuasca in Peru

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Pirwa

Ayahuasca is Quechua for spirit vine, or vine of souls; it is a brew which shamans of the Amazon Basin have been preparing for hundreds of years It is employed throughout the Amazon and Andes for divinatory purposes, as a … Continue reading →

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Peru: A Surfer’s Dream

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Pirwa

Learning to Surf in Lima Lima and its surrounding area has several beaches that are popular among surfers, with the best time of year to go being May through August. If you’re a beginner and would like to learn something … Continue reading →

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Why Choose a Hostel Rather Than a Hotel?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Pirwa

If you’re a travel junkie, you’re sure to come across die-hard hostel, or backpacker, fans throughout your trip. As hostels become more savvy and begin to provide a greater range of options for travelers, they’ve become more popular for those … Continue reading →

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What Food to Try During Your Trip through Peru!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Pirwa

For you foodie backpackers out there who are planning on swinging through Peru, we’ve put together a list of some of the most traditional, and delicious, Peruvian foods and desserts to add to your must-try list! Make sure not to … Continue reading →

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Ica’s International Vendimia Festival 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Pirwa

March 2 to March 12th The Vendimia, or Harvest, Festival has been realized in the region of Ica during the first weeks of March since 1958 in honor of the region’s claim to fame- the best quality wines in Peru, … Continue reading →

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