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Cusco
Peru
Sep 8 - Oct 6, 2023
From lush jungle to coastal desert, and the towering peaks of the Andes that lie in-between, Peru's breathtaking landscapes are as diverse as the people that come from around the world to see them. No wonder this was one of the centre points of the ancient Inca kingdom. We are going to live one month in the mountains, a train ride away from Machu Picchu, ancient ruins, the jungle and a beautiful city to explore, colive and cowork in. Check out the fantastic video our members, Alex Nerney and Dale McManus, created of our trip to Peru in 2017:
Experience Cusco with the Tribe
Take on Cusco with the Tribe and discover a new side to Peru. Open your mind to the cocreated community experiences, adventures, and classic WiFi Tribe moments that'll make our time here one of a kind.
Find your way to Machu Picchu... and maybe a few llama friends on the way!!
You don’t need convincing to drop by the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. A trek along an ancient path between soaring mountains to get to a secret city – the Inca Trail is the stuff of travel legends. But you are probably bewildered by the many ways to get there. Last time a group of us really enjoyed hiking the Inca Trail. This unforgettable four-day walk is one of the world's greatest, using stone Inca stairways to pass deserted villages and fields terraced onto sheer Andean slopes. Not an easy one to hike, but so worth it!
Cruise over dunes and chase sunsets
Found amongst the rolling sand dunes of Peru is the little settlement of Huacachina, which is centered around an oasis and towering palm trees. It is a hot spot for those who want to try out sandboarding or dune buggy riding and it’s always one of our favorite weekend trips.
Discover another side of Cusco
This colorful city offers an array of ancient cultures juxtaposed against modern life – Spanish colonial homes built on top of Inca stone walls, local Quechua culture alongside modern attractions, and nightlife. This is the place to try it all.
Eat adventurously
From roasted guinea pig to the world's most pungent potatoes, Peru's cuisine isn't for the faint of heart – but fortune favors the brave. Over the last few years, Peru has become something of a foodie destination. Young chefs are creating some of the most exciting – and tasty – dishes on the planet and you can have it all, together with fast WiFi while overlooking your new home town.
Hike and climb every mountain
Last but not least, marvel at the swirling red, brown, pink, white and green swirls of Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain. It's located south-east of Cusco in the Cordillera Vilcanota range, and you can easily do it as a day trip. These multicoloured, striped formations might look more like a pack of Fruit Stripe than a mountain, but we assure you, they’re very much a real destination.
Meet the Chapter Hosts
Valentina
Originally from Argentina. She is an adventure enthusiast, drummer and lover of deep conversations. She is excited about immersing herself in different cultures. You will most likely find her with mate in hand, cooking, learning something new, or listening to music.
Our Home in Cusco
Highlights
This is our third time staying in our Cusco home - a boutique hotel in the prime location of the Cusco City Centre. With super friendly staff, they always action feedback from our previous chapter to create an even better experience and are trusted WiFI Tribe partners. Therefore we have quick internet despite being in the middle of the Andean mountains.
All bedrooms have work tables if you'd like to get some work done in your room and there are portable heaters available for chillier nights.
We're a 5 minutes walk from the Cusco Main Square and close to many cafes and restaurants.
There are 2 laundry services nearby and the hotel has agreements with 2 hospitals nearby in case anyone (touch wood) feels ill.
The property is a mix of traditional decor with modern amenities. It has an indoor courtyard and a communal kitchen, dining area, rooftop, and living room to cowork together and unwind at the end of the day.
Good to Know
Although the hotel has actively worked on improving this, the hot water might not flow as consistently as you're used when in Latin America. On previous chapters we showered during 'off-hours' to better distribute it throughout the day.
Cusco is over 3000m above sea level and altitude sickness may affect a few people for their first day in Peru. Try to take it easy when we arrive, our bodies will acclimatize.
We'll be in Cusco during it's warmest/ best weather month. When the sun sets though, the climate can get chilly quickly. Remember to pack layers or plan to buy an alpaca jumper or two in town.
Cusco is an ideal location to visit Machu Picchu - one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Available upgrades
Add an upgrade to your booking request when filling out the form below.
Larger 17m2 bedrooms with mini fridge, large windows with views with work table with chairs
$200 (2 Upgrades Available)
Join Us in Cusco
Learn more about how WiFi Tribe Chapter prices work:
Member
Joining your 1st or 2nd Chapter
$2,650
Private room
$1,640
Shared room
Nomad
Joining your 3rd or 4th Chapter
$2,350
Private room
$1,440
Shared room
Citizen
Joining your 5th or 6th Chapter
$2,150
Private room
$1,340
Shared room
Veteran
Joining your 7th Chapter then for life
$2,050
Private room
$1,240
Shared room
Sep 8 - Oct 6, 2023
Open to current WiFi Tribe members only.
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A few spots are set aside to build a more balanced community on the ground, with a mix of genders, nationalities, ethnicities, and member experience levels. All shared rooms are between 2 or 3 people of the same self-identified gender.
Not a Travel Program, a Community
We live, explore, and build our community together.
Embracing openness and curiosity, as a Tribe, we explore new places and ideas.
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Discover how different travel feels when the experience is cocreated and shared as a Tribe.
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Realize your goals and dreams knowing you have the world's best cheerleaders in your corner.
Peru Chapter FAQs
Find all general booking FAQs here and Chapter-specific information below.
Chapter Payments (please be aware of the changes for all 2023 Chapters):
- Booking requests will receive a link to finalize your booking to pay the full Chapter price payment
- The final full payment is due 8 weeks prior to the Chapter starting. (Note: this means you’ll have from the time of booking until 8 weeks out to submit the full Chapter payment)
- If your full payment is not received 8 weeks before the Chapter start date, your deposit will be forfeited and spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the Chapter start date will pay the full Chapter price at booking
Cancellations (please be aware of the new policy for 2023 trips):
The following cancellation policy applies:
- Once the final price and accommodation details are announced, early bookers have 7 days to confirm their booking. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- You have a 48-hour grace period to cancel a trip booking and not forfeit your deposit. If a booking is cancelled within 48 hours, the deposit will be released for a future trip.
- Cancelling 6+ weeks before arrival: 100% refund of the final payment. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- Cancelling 4-6 weeks before arrival: 50% refund of the final payment. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- Cancelling less than 4 weeks before arrival: No refund. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
Closest airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
The airport is about a 20-minute drive from the city center of Cusco. There is no bus service directly to or from Cusco Airport itself and the center of Cusco. However, Cusco is serviced by a network of privately owned minibusses known as Combis, fares are 0.80 (PEN).
Taxis are by far the most popular mode of transportation for people to and from from the airport. On arrival at you will find an abundance of taxi drivers offering their services. The price of a taxi from the airport to the historic center of Cusco is around 10 – 15 soles (US$ 3.50 – 5.00) for the 20-minute journey.
In the Chapter's Slack channel before arrival, members often coordinate transportation to our homes together. You'll receive our address 4 weeks from the Chapter's start date
See our COVID guidelines and procedures here.
Make it a Journey
Create connections with more members or meet up with old friends by booking back-to-back Chapters.
