Train to Machu Picchu Re-opening 29th March
Thu, 04/03/2010 - 17:01 — EmmaFrom Monday 29th March tourists will be able to take the train to Machu Picchu on the stretch from Pisacacucho (near Ollaytaytambo) to Aguas Calientes
Visitors wishing to explore the Inca citadel can access Piscacucho by bus and from there embark by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes. This is as a result of the advancement of work on the tracks
As soon as we have more information about routes and prices we will update you again
Macchu Picchu to re-open 2nd half of March
Mon, 01/03/2010 - 19:50 — Emma
8.8 Earthquake Hits Chile
Sat, 27/02/2010 - 12:35 — EmmaA massive earthquake has hit central Chile, killing at least 122 people, the country's president-elect says.The 8.8 magnitude quake struck at 0634 GMT about 115km north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Santiago Airport will be closed for the next 72 hours
President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in affected areas and appealed for calm. A tsumami set off by the quake has triggered warnings in countries around the Pacific Ocean.
Volunteering Update
Wed, 24/02/2010 - 14:58 — EmmaFirst of all, we would like to thank all our guests that have volunteered their time, or donated towards the projects we are supporting in Cusco. The response has been overwhelming so far, and our partner charities have offered their sincere gratitude for all the support. We still need people, so please come to Cusco and help- we can assure you, you wont regret it
Here is an update on progress following the last 3 weeks of volunteer work:
Azul Wasi - a home for street kids
The Azul Wasi home is located just outside Cusco, in Oropesa. The kids of the home were evacuated and are cureently safe in Cusco. We needed people to save the home, and the animals that the home rely on to be self-sustaining. Over the course of the last 3 weeks, we have had almost 100 guests from Loki helping hands on to build a flood defense wall to protect the kids home. The wall is almost finished and just in time as rains have started again in the area. We will continue supporting this project until the work is complete, and monitor their situation
Paca Vilcanota- Urubamba Residents Association
Since we first found the Paca Vilcanota community 3 weeks ago, we have been taking Loki guests out to the community 3-4 times per week, to help mainly at this stage with the clear operation following the destruction of 84 houses within this small area. Loki Guests and land owners are working hand in hand to salvage any reuseable materials, and just this week the local government have finally visited to co-ordinate how more effort can be channelled into the area.
There is still a long way to go, before the area is cleared and ready to be considered for re-construction but every pair of hands we have helps move this on. We are also working hard to raise more funds for the community. It is essential that houses like these, so close to the river, are built with concrete and cement foundations to avoid a repeat problem of destruction. Materials like this are difficult to attain financially for communities like this however, and the cost of building a fortified house like this would be in the region of $5000.
We will put our best efforts into raising money and offering man power on this project, but we need your help
If you would like any more information about the volunteer and charity projects running in Cusco area, please contact us
info@lokihostel.com
or see our facebook page for photo´s of the work
Sport fixtures for this week
Mon, 22/02/2010 - 17:10 — EmmaSport-tastic this week in Loki, including FA, Carling and European Cup football as well as 6 Nations Rugby. Games to be screened live where ever available in Loki Bars. Times shown are local in Peru
Tuesday 22nd February
2.45pm VFB Stuttgart v Barcelona
3pm Man Utd v West Ham
Wednesday 23rd February
12.30pm CSKA Moscow v Sevilla
2.45pm Inter Milan v Chelsea
3pm Tottenham v Bolton replay
5pm Aston Villa v C Palace replay DELAYED
Thursday 24th February
3 Nights for the Price of 2- Loki Cusco
Fri, 19/02/2010 - 19:22 — EmmaFor the rest of the month of February, we are offering all our lucky guests 3 Nights Acccommodation in Loki Cusco for the price of 2 - as long as we have availability!
So come to Cusco! Aside from all the eating, drinking, sightseeing, volunteering and activities you have even more reason to stay
For more information and reservations contact us
info@lokihostel.com
Choquequirao- The Other Machu Picchu
Thu, 18/02/2010 - 17:13 — EmmaWe are pleased to announce that the Choquequirao Trek in Cusco is now available for booking.
Cusco Tourist Ticket 1/2 Price!!
Wed, 17/02/2010 - 14:39 — EmmaThe pass to enter all the beautiful and enchanting historic sites of Cusco has been dropped by half price, down to 70 soles for the complete package for a limited time. This ticket gives entry to the 16 main sites in and around Cusco including:
Cusco: The Cathedral, Museum of the Municipal Palace, Site Museum of Qoriqancha, Santa Catalina, San Blas, Regional Historic Museum, Museum of Religious Art, Sacsayhuamán, Quenqo, Tambomachay, Tipón, Pikillaqta
Sacred Valley: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero
Maccu Picchu Re-opening
Wed, 17/02/2010 - 14:36 — EmmaAccording to the Minister of Tourism today, Machu Picchu should be re-opening as of the 1st of April 2010. We are hoping it will be sooner than this, but this is the most up to date information we are able to provide and will continue to keep you posted here.
Thanks to Olivia for the help and great review
Tue, 16/02/2010 - 16:54 — Emma"Loki was fantastic - one of the best hostels i have ever stayed in. We have now been to Loki Mancora, Lima and Cusco and they were all brilliant. Great atmosphere in each.
