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 [...]
Arequipa is an old place that holds close to its Spanish roots. It’s a city in a valley with three massive volcanoes (Misti, Chachani & Picchu Picchu) that have been the focus of folklore and tribal wanderings across cultures past and present. The air is clean, with a fresh breeze and unfiltered sunshine to remind [...]
Sometimes a backpacker has had enough of high-demanding treks. The Ancash region of Peru has so many trails to offer the trekking enthusiast that he might get dizzy just trying to decide which he wants to tackle.
After going on a few of the quick treks, or even after hiking a long one like Santa Cruz, perhaps you’ll want to chill out and enjoy a breezy tour. Perhaps you’ll just want to take a drive to some beautiful lakes.
Late season swells were in full effect when I got back to Lima after a detour to Cusco and Arequipa. Finally, I was back to my favorite place in Miraflores, Pariwana Hostels Lima, to meet a few friends from California for a surf adventure up the coast. Everyone was excited to surf some of the [...]
Peru’s climates vary to the extremes. From the northwestern coast’s sun-pounding humid heat to the freezing cold found at Lake Titicaca, travellers will encounter all forms of air and temperature.
That being said, a backpacker doesn’t a carry a backpack for nothing! Here’s a genuine traveller’s list of things that will be necessary to handle the diverse climates of Peru.
Pariwana Cusco is an enormous hostel. It serves as a veritable crossroads for travelers of all types to meet. Not only do you run into compadres from back home, but you’re also exposed to particularly amazing travel experiences.
I’ve met my fair share of travelers coming through the Pariwana, and I can say that the stories I’ve heard have inspired me to shift the way I go about traveling. There are so many ways to have an adventure worth not only the money you spend, but the time you invest.
Traveling to Peru should probably entail a visit to Peru’s and one of South America’s most visited sites, Machu Pichu. Cusco lies about 10 hours by road and foot from the bridges that cross the river to the base of the site’s mountain.
You can opt to take a train from Cusco, or even from Ollantaytambo after having seen all the sites the Sacred Valley has to offer, however, there’s another way to go about it.
Travelling across the great ancient Incan lands is going to be a memorable thing for you no matter how you do it.
However, if you’re reading this, it’s because you were enticed by the word in the title, hitchhiking. Contrary to popular belief, it can be done.
Arequipa is a city of diversity. From cultural and historical sites, to plentiful activities, a vibrant nightlife and amazing food, to a gorgeous environment filled with valleys and volcanoes, you can find it all here.
This is for many backpackers a logical stop when travelling towards Cusco or Lima by bus from the south and the nowadays facilities and sights make sure you are very well entertained!
Peru is covered by fast amounts of rainforest with the Amazon river curling through it endlessly. Within this rough nature you can find some true unique backpacking experiences.
Get exposed to local tribes where you can trade your goods instead of paying with money, go on a truly spiritual quest with Ayahuasca, or discover never touched parts of the jungle in various gorgeous protected jungle parks.
Enclosed in the arms of the great Amazon, you find the city of Iquitos. This is the main known haven for the Amazon to roll into Peru with all its wealth and mystery.
You will find a rich mixture of jungle animals and species here, with a great mixture of hectic Iquitos and the relaxing jungle all around it.
The warm climate and intriguing jungle rituals will keep you sticking around this gorgeous place hidden in the Peruvian rainforest.
Peru’s food and nightlife are increasing their reputation in lightspeed on the international backpacker radar.
And as many new travellers take a peek at this in Peru, we thought it would be a good idea to give you guys some practical pointers regarding travelling safe in Peru.
Especially about our great party scene and our rich international cuisine!
Want to backpack off the beaten track? Then check out Peru’s northern heritage! Covered by cloudy mountains in the middle of the mysterious jungle there is no end to its natural beauty while you backpack around in basic hostels.
Top this up with one of the worlds’ greatest waterfalls and amazing ruins equalling Machu Picchu and you can see the adventure of the north lying ahead!
South of Lima you will find the amazing Dessert Coast of Peru, existing out of some great mystical sights. The mysterious Nazca Lines are probably the most known site, existing out of a series of giant ancient symbols that can only be seen from an airplane. Besides that, there’s also the natural wonder of the floating Galapagos islands, called the Bellesta Islands, and of course the Huacachina oasis with its many sand dunes for sandboarding.
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