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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The hike was moderate to advance but you can go at your own pace. We had 6 people in our group, 3 of who are experienced hikers and went at a brisk pace while the other 2 kept a more casual pace and took time to snap lots of photos. The views were absolutely beautiful, [...]
An hour until our bus departs to Cusco we grab our bags, leave Pariwana Hostel and hail a cab. The first cab says no. The next cab takes a close look at my Cruz Del Sur bus recipient, and we begin to haggle. I saw, “amigo 10 solas”. He laughs and says no, 15. I [...]
Many cities in Peru have relatively concentrated ‘tourist areas,’ and one way to stay safe is to stick to these areas places, call taxis from your hotel and use other precautions that may limit your full experience of the city. If you have the urge to not confine yourself there are a lot of great [...]
Camana is a popular tourist destination, but not for most international backpackers. During the summer months of December through March Peruvians flock to this bustling south coast town, flooding downtown hotels and hostels, filling the beachfront accommodations and saturating the beachfront. During the fall and winter months however, while the city center stays crowded with [...]
Cusco is the most visited cities in Peru, and one of the most visited in the entire of the continent. As such, it has a lot of transportation options to choose from. Peru does not have the best domestic travel services, but the system is quite functional.
You can travel on the cheap, or opt for something a bit more luxurious. It all depends on how backpacker you intend to be. Pariwana Cusco hostel can give you the low-down on the transport options available to you, but this article offers some hints to get you ready.
Over the years since the Amazon Basin has been developed, it has mixed indigenous lore with that of settlers and developed its own rich frontier culture. From a plane window the world´s largest expanse of virgin rainforest looks dark, mysterious and above all, endless - it´s easy to imagine that the people who dwell here have managed to dream up [...]
Finding a good, secure place to stay wherever you’re visiting is essential to staying safe for the rest of your visit. While it can be tempting to walk around and try to find ‘the best deal’ or the ‘coolest place’ once you’re on the ground, it’s a good idea to find a place to stay [...]
Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to jungle gems like Tambopata National Reserve and Lago Sandoval, but most people pass through in a hurry, never getting the hang of the town and hating every minute of it. If you take a second to think about where you are, this humid, lawless jungle frontier town is a very cool place to [...]
Many cities in Peru may lack a centralized public transit system with underground trains and covered bus stops, but to say that any city of size doesn’t have a public transit system at all would be a mistake. In fact, most larger Peruvian cities are crowded with buses running on well-established routes and charging uniform [...]
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