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.
Lima is a sprawling metropolis of 8 million people. Giant cities are usually a traveller’s nightmare, but Lima doesn’t have to be yours. The places you’re going to want to visit are easy to get to from Pariwana Lima, and they’re quite centrally located.
The pressure builds as you start to plan leaving the city, and for good reason, because Lima’s travel hubs are scattered all about! Read through this post to understand the basics of Lima’s travel hubs.
The backpacker is a backpacker not just for the culture of hostelling and backpacking, but also because he or she is likely on a tight budget. Hostels exist in the first place in order to accommodate the needs of the financially-strapped.
Over the years the hostel has evolved into a fine-tuned machine that recognizes not only the need for affordability, but also the tendency for social interaction. It’s great, and that’s why you’re reading Pariwana’s blog: you love the place!
Cusco opens up to your eyes as you arrive from the east over the Andes, the valley city careening like a meniscus from its slopes down to the airport and city center. You might just get that feeling in your chest; you know, the feeling of excitement to get out and see it all.
Once checked in to Pariwana Cusco, you’ll start planning for that ever-important trip to see one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Pichu. You could opt to get to Machu Pichu by road and foot, but if you’re not so inclined, perhaps a much faster train ride sounds enticing.
Lima is one of the biggest metropolitan centers on the continent. With over 8 million people, you really wonder how the heck everyone can go about every day in those crowded, loud minibuses. Taxis aren’t the most attractive thing either for their higher price, and there’s no metro system here. However, with a bit of inquiring at Pariwana Lima, you’ll be given a map and an explanation about Lima’s clean, safe and quick Metropolitano.
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.
If you’re coming from Pariwana Lima, you might think nothing can beat that location, which is close to all the great bars and clubs of Miraflores. However, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you throw your backpack to your bed and hit the night scene in Cuzco. You were excited to find Pariwana Cuzco so centrally located. It’s close to, well, everything. The nightlife is easy to find, it’s happening, and it’s dense. Here are a few options for you to consider when planning your nights out in Cuzco. Let the party begin.
Last week I was in Montreal, in a job I didn’t like too much and didn’t pay enough. I was thinking about my friend Sacha who was currently in Ecuador and Peru trekking and surfing… Ohh I envied him. Snow started falling in Montreal and I got 2 more parking tickets to add up on my 10+ pile of white and red papers …. My only option …. start a surf trip in Peru!!!
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!
As Peru has great and varying places to visit, it is more than likely you will travel on and on through this magnificent country of ours. This article gives you a practical insight to what to pay attention to.
As a true backpacker you might want to relax in your tent away from the busy life, enjoy the social atmosphere in hostels or even rent your own place. For all these alternatives we’ll give you the heads up to look out for when travelling in Peru!
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