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Tupac Yupanqui Stret #103
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
+5184244315
info@pirwahostelsperu.com

Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu is located in the heart of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), at the end of Pachacutec Avenue near the natural hot springs. Stay for a night and be able to visit the sanctuary in the early morning hours and enjoy a stunning sunrise.

Our backpacker's hostel offers both dormitory accommodations, private double rooms (either twin or matrimonial), and triple rooms, some with private bathrooms and some with shared bathrooms. The recently renovated youth hostel has spacious rooms with large windows boasting expansive views.

Those who have arrived via the Inca Trail or other footpaths will appreciate the comfortable beds and 24hr hot showers to soothe their muscles, as well as the proximity to the naturally heated sulfurous Thermal Baths from which Aguas Calientes got its name and the opportunity to socialize with other travelers while lazing about the TV lounge.

Despite the small size of Aguas Calientes, if you've got some free time you do have some options aside from the hot springs. Gain a more nuanced appreciation for the ruins of Machu Picchu at the fascinating though often overlooked Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum, which will introduce you to Inca construction methods and the history of the Lost City's archaeological excavations and their findings. Once you have an understanding of the structures themselves, you can learn about the flora of the area, especially the orchids, at the Botanical Garden right by the museum, or learn about the butterflies of Machu Picchu Sanctuary at the Butterfly House. You can explore some rainforest paths at the Ecological Center or Mandor Gardens, keeping an eye out for exotic birds and flowers as well as a small waterfall, or attempt to climb Putucusi Peak for an overview of the Urubamba River and Machu Picchu.

While you are exploring Aguas Calientes or discovering the mysterious Lost City of Machu Picchu, you won't need to worry about your valuables or travel documents safely tucked away in security lockers. Nor will you need to be worried about your arrival time, as there is always someone from our friendly staff at reception. Once you've experienced the extensive and humbling ruins of Machu Picchu, our in-house travel desk can help you with arrangements for the next leg of your Peruvian adventure!

If you're looking for cheap accommodation in Aguas Calientes that doesn't sacrifice comfort, Pirwa Hostels Machu Picchu is the place for you.

Pirwa Hostel Machu Picchu Rooms

Room's Types	Rates
Private Double Ensuite One bed for two people with private bathroom	Rates X Room S./100.00 - (Aprox. $37.00)
Private Twin Ensuite Two beds with private bathroom	Rates X Room S./100.00 - (Aprox. $37.00)
Private Triple Ensuite Three beds with private bathroom	Rates X Room S./145.50 - (Aprox. $54.00)
Dorm x 4 Beds Ensuite A room for 4 people with private bathroom	Rates X Person S./40.00 - (Aprox. $15.00)
Dorm x 4 Beds A room for 4 people with shared bathroom	Rates X Person S./35.00 - (Aprox. $13.00)
Dorm x 5 Beds A room for 5 people with shared bathroom	Rates X Person S./35.00 - (Aprox. $13.00)
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These rates are per day, in Peruvian Nuevos Soles (S/.)

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Ecological Center

Following the footpath that leads to the entrance of Machu Picchu, at its base near Ruinas Bridge, you'll come across an Ecological Center with various rainforest paths where you can spend about an hour admiring the impressive diversity of this high altitude but subtropical zone, which houses more than 400 species of birds, over 100 species of butterflies, and over 200 species of orchids. With luck perhaps you'll come across Peru's national bird, the flashy scarlet-hued cock of the rocks.

Botanical Garden

The high Andean rainforest of Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary boasts an astonishing amount of diversity which includes more than 90 classes of orchids differentiated into more than 200 species. Also endemic are plants like the pisonay, q'eofia, aliso, and puya pal trees. To familiarize yourself with the area's flora visit the botanical garden across from Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum. Its about a 25min walk from Aguas Calientes towards the base of the footpath leading to 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.

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.