Backpack Machu Picchu  

Marvel at the myth of Machu Picchu in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. These great ruins are a true Wonder of the World and are a must see in Peru!

Find out right here what this great experience entails and how to find your way from our nearby Cusco hostel to this magical Inca sight of Machu Picchu.

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Hostel Cusco  

Pariwana Hostel Cusco is located only 2-blocks away from the Main Plaza in a 400-year old colonial house with a beautiful internal courtyard.

The hostel has been renovated around the needs of the modern independent traveller and it has been fully decorated by the local artist Victor Zuniga.

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Hostel Lima  

Enter our Lima hostel and get lost in our artistically decorated building, where even the smallest details breath our fantastic Peruvian culture.

Besides our great chill-out terrace we provide plentiful drinks, and Peruvian meals at backpacker prices. Topped up with a great free breakfast

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Lima, tips for backbackers  

If you are looking for an active day or exciting night, Lima can offer you the lot! Start to learn surfing, hang back in a paraglide, or get up and active in cultural Lima.

Or just relax, enjoying the water park in downtown Lima or one of the many cathedrals with antique building styles from Europe and South America.

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Kuelap & Chachapoyas

Want to backpack off the beaten track? Check out Peru’s northern Highlands, where you’ll find the amazing ruins of the fortress of Kuelap in the middle of the mysterious jungle.

Top this up with one of the worlds’ greatest waterfalls and amazing treks in unexplored wilderness and you can see the adventure of the north lying ahead!

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Nazca Lines & Huacachina  

South of Lima you can explore the Dessert Coast by visiting one of the most atonishing mysteries in the world; flying over the majectic Nazca Lines.

Or stay closer to the ground in fast boats, discovering the Ballestas Islands , or go Sandboarding in the Huacachina Oasis, a stonethorw outside Ica.

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Eating in Miraflores  

Lima is becoming increasingly popular on its culinary highlights. From the cheap eateries on the corner to high end dining, new varieties and flavours keep popping up.

There are thousands of different bakeries, eateries and restaurants to accommodate for a full and varying tasting experience for all type of backpackers and budgets.

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The Gocta Waterfall

On your list of Peru’s must-be-explored natural wonders, the Gocta Waterfall should definately hit your top three! .


The waterfall has an astounding height of 771 metres and has been a well hidden secret for many years untill it got uncovered from Peru’s northern jungle in 2003.

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We booked our Machu Picchu hike a month prior to our trip through a company called Llama Path. We thought that would be plenty of time to reserve our space but the Inca Trial was full so we had the option of doing several alternative treks.We decided to do the Lares trek which is a [...]

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During my time in Cusco I went to Machu Picchu. I didn´t book early enough to go on the Inca Trail, you need to book months in advance, so instead I went on the jungle trail. I booked through the agency in EcoPackers hostel because they were the cheapest we could find for what we [...]

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Cusco is a fantastic city with a thriving culture that demands to be explored. My first few days in the city were spent wandering the streets and I thoroughly enjoyed looking around. It is a very clean, very well kept city and despite its culture and deep pride of its Inca heritage it is very [...]

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I arrived in Cusco from Copacabana and thus had to cross the border between Bolivia and Peru. Our bus stopped at the border, 20 minute drive outside Copacabana and waited for us while we went into the Bolivian border check. The check point was very quick, much quicker than my experience coming from Argentina to [...]

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We want to thank  the backpacker comunity who visited Peru and stayed in Pariwana Hostels for helping us with reviews and comments. What better way to celebrate than with a Pariwana Harlem Shake!!!  Our office went crazy! Your online feedback has helped us achieve the recent hostelbookers.com award. Pariwana Hostel Cusco was selected as the best [...]

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Queremos saludar y agradecer a toda la comunidad mochilera – backpackers que visitó Perú, se hospedaron en Pariwana Hostels y nos ayudaron con sus comentarios / reviews para lograr el reciente premio de  hostelbookers.com. Que mejor manera de festejarlo que con un Harlem Shake en nuestras oficinas! Pariwana  Hostel Cusco fue seleccionado como el mejor hostel de Sudamérica, de un total [...]

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Pariwana Hostel Cusco wins the award of Best Hostel in South America - Pariwana ranked #1 among more than 3,400 properties throughout the region. A profound thank you to all the travelers who have rated and given us valuable feedback during the years. We work for our backpackers and continue commited to constantly improving our services while delivering a [...]

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By Morgan Addams Today I decided to spend the day visiting the parks of Mira Flores.  Right in front of the Pariwana Hostel there is John F. Kennedy Park.  With plenty of benches, to sit on, and people selling their goods, talents, and crafts.  There is also a playground for children to have fun too. [...]

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Pariwana Hostel Cusco gana el premio al mejor hostel en Sudamérica – Pariwana No 1 entre más de 3,400 propiedades en la región. Gracias a todos los viajeros que nos han dado sus ratings y sugerencias para ayudarnos a lograr este premio. De parte de todo el equipo Pariwana queremos agradecerles por reconocer nuestro esfuerzo para brindar un [...]

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By Morgan Addams  I awoke this morning with a desire to go to the beach.  From the Pariwana Hostel, I started to walk west toward the water and away from the sun.  Along the way there are many stores one could shop at, literally something for everyone and every need.  There are also many restaurants, [...]