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Welcome to Pirwa Hostels in Cusco(Cuzco)!
Pirwa Hostels in Cusco(Cuzco) would like to welcome you to the former capital of the Inca Empire! With three locations around the Main Square and one in the artists's district of San Blas, no one is better placed to introduce you to the warmth and mystery of the imperial city of Cusco(cuzco). From our central locations you'll be within walking distance of the city's most important sights and museums, and there are plenty of quality restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs nearby.
All around Cusco are examples of stunning colonial architecture resting atop ancient Incan foundations, and Pirwa Hostels is right in the middle of it all. You can choose the type of accommodation you desire: we have Bed & Breakfasts for those desiring a tranquil escape, and budget hostels for backpackers looking for cheap budget accommodation and the opportunity to participate in the local backpacker's scene. No matter what your preference, Pirwa has an option that's right for you, so come and learn why Cusco attracts travelers from all over the world!
Pirwa has its own travel service with information counters in each of its locals, so you'll have quick and easy access to everything you need to know about Cusco(cuzco), the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu. While here you can visit some of the city's sights such as the Cathedral in the Main Square, Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha and explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is the best place to observe traditional Quechua communities still sporting their native dress and agriculturally-centered way of life among the mud-brick houses of scenic villages and Incan terraces and ruins. At the end of an exciting day of discovery in the Incan Capital, come to Pirwa Hostels to relax in comfort while still paying cheap prices that won´t bust your budget!
Pirwa Hostels Cusco Facilities:
- FREE Continental Breakfast
- FREE Bed linen and Towels
- FREE Lockers
- FREE Internet Access +
- Airport Pick-ups available
(additional cost) - FREE Luggage Storage
- Self-Catering Kitchen
- BBQ Area
- TV lounge
- Billiards Area
- Ping-pong Area
- In-house bar
- Social Common Areas (inside and outside)
- 24 hr Hot Water
- Private Bathrooms Available
- Medical Service
- Same-Day Laundry Service
- Travel Information Counter
- 24hr Reception
- Central Locations
- Credit Cards Accepted*
Eating Cuy in Tipon
Tipon in the southern part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (the Urubamba River Valley) is most known for its roast cuy, or Andean guinea pig. Here it's cheaper than in Cusco and prepared in a more traditional and delicious manner. It's frequently served with baked noodles, stuffed pepper, roast potatoes, and a spicy condiment called aji. Cuy is considered a delicacy, so it's generally only eaten on special days or at celebrations- yet Peruvians consume 65 million each year.
Compañía de Jesus
Church on the east of Cuzco's Main Square is considered one of the America's finest Baroque buildings. Built upon the base of Inca Huayna Cápac's palace along with the Cathedral, many consider its ornate façade to surpass the beauty and grandeur of the Cathedral, which is why the Vatican tried to halt its construction, although its mandate did not arrive in time. Beyond its elaborate façade is a golden altar that dazzles when lit up and paintings from local masters.
Sacred Valley
Near the Imperial City of Cusco and beneath the Lost City of Machu Picchu one can find the Urubamba River Valley or Sacred Valley of the Incas. Its fertile valleys and gorges surrounded by sacred mountains were a rich agricultural resource serving as the heartland of the Inca Empire. This valley boasts natural beauty, numerous archeological sites, pre-Incan and Incan terraces, and traditional indigenous mud-brick towns. Don't miss the ruins of Písac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and the Salineras Mines!
Cusco's Cathedral
This baroque cathedral built atop the base of Inca Wiracocha's palace with stones pillaged from Sacsayhuamán Fortress took a century to complete. Inside there's an elaborately carved choir, solid silver altar, abundant paintings by local masters (including Zapata's Last Supper with Andean guinea pig), Maria Angola (the largest bell in South America), and various chapels displaying gold and silver masterpieces, including the crucifix said to have saved Cusco in the 1650 earthquake.
