News Report on Potosi Mines
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 12:29 — OsgurMachu Picchu Update
Thu, 04/02/2010 - 16:24 — EmmaThe Vice Minister of Transport and the Peruvian National Institute of Culture have reported today that Machu Picchu is expected to open again in approx 2 weeks time, around 15th February . We are currently liasing with local agencies to confirm which access routes will be available for tourists so watch this space for travel updates or contact us directly for real time information
All other historical sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley are open as usual,and we can help you organising tours if you are interested in visiting, just contact our tour desk
Cusco Visit to Local Community
Sun, 31/01/2010 - 15:41 — EmmaYesterday the some of the Loki Cusco Hostel team visted some of the surrounding areas around Cusco to see first hand the damage done by the floods. The local Peruvian Civil Defence has provided a limited number of basic shelter, which are small tents, and basic medical care. This is vitally important as people in these small Andean towns have lost livelhoods as well as homes.
Cusco events for 1st week of February - Fundraising and donations
Sun, 31/01/2010 - 14:18 — DrorCusco update, available tourist options and volunteering
Sat, 30/01/2010 - 12:10 — EmmaLast night at roughly 10pm local time, the Peruvian Police reported that they had airlifted all of the tourists from Aguas Calientes.There are reports saying that the rail link to Machu Picchu could be closed for the next 3 months, but alternative routes should be opening over next few weeks as repairs progress.
Loki Hostel will remain in contact with local tour agencies to see when Machu Picchu will be open again. Currently there are still biking, rafting and quad bike tours available and within the next few days the Inka Jungle trek will restart.
State of Emergency in Cusco
Tue, 26/01/2010 - 13:19 — EmmaDue to the heavy rains that have been falling in recent days, there are significant problems in the Cusco region and routes to Machu Picchu are currently blocked. There will be no tours or treks leaving for the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu for what looks like at least 3 days.
The Peru rail lines are currently blocked but repairs are being conducted, with a view that if the rain stops and the lines are cleared train services can resume.
Cheap Flights to Peru- Escape the Snow!!
Mon, 25/01/2010 - 11:55 — EmmaThere are currently some great priced flights available from Madrid to Lima for March 2010 starting around $665/469 Euros/410 pounds and what a better time to come visit this great continent
Treat yourself to holiday and respite from the bitter European winter and enjoy endless days of sunshine, on the beach or by the pool in Mancora
Midweek Football 25th January
Mon, 25/01/2010 - 10:21 — EmmaFootball games to be screened this week on big screens in Loki bars. Times shown are local in Peru
Tuesday 26th January
1.45pm Wolves v Liverpool
2pm Bolton v Burnley
Wednesday 27th January
Creative writers needed!
Sat, 16/01/2010 - 16:36 — EmmaFancy yourself as something of a writer? Think your journalistic skills are ready to share with the backpacking community?
Well, we are looking for budding writers who can chronical and share their experiences of Loki and travelling in South America in a fun, friendly, insightful and informative way for the benefit of fellow travellers. Rolling all the sights, sounds, smells and emotions of your experiences of a traveller on the road- to make for a good read on that long bus journey or chilled out afternoon in the sun.
