ABOUT US
OUR PURPOSE:
"At Pariwana Hostels, our purpose goes beyond providing simple accommodation; we strive to be the spark that ignites unforgettable experiences for the young traveler. As a team, we are committed to being more than just hosts; we are creators of meaningful moments. Each hostel is the epicenter of adventures, the platform where encounters turn into stories, and where every experience becomes an unforgettable memory for our travelers."
OUR MISSION:
"To be the best intercultural experience for modern travelers in Latin America sharing the richness of local flavor."
OUR VALUES:
We are hosts — Every traveler is welcome in our home. Positive vibes and good reviews keep us inspired.
We commit and deliver — We set ambitious, flexible, and measurable goals — and we make them happen.
We are one big team — Communication and teamwork drive our success.
We grow together — We encourage personal and professional growth through feedback and learning.
We live our values — Respect, friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and tolerance guide us.
We deliver quality — Excellence and attention to detail define the Pariwana experience.
We keep innovating — We move forward constantly; technology keeps us improving.
OUR HISTORY
The story of Pariwana Hostels began in Peru in 2008, when three Peruvian entrepreneurs with international backgrounds in hospitality, tourism, marketing, and finance spotted an opportunity: the growing wave of young and backpacking travelers discovering South America.
They envisioned a new kind of accommodation — a high-quality social hostel that would combine comfort, culture, and local authenticity.
Their goal was simple but powerful: to create a hostel where travelers could connect, share, and feel part of Peru.
In July 2009, we opened our first hostel in Lima, right in the heart of Miraflores, with fewer than 80 beds.
Just three months later, Pariwana Cusco opened its doors in a restored colonial mansion near the Plaza de Armas, offering over 100 beds and a truly local vibe.
From day one, our strategy has been clear — focus on quality.
To achieve it, we built our growth on three pillars:
Continuous improvement, keeping our service standards high.
Talent development, empowering our amazing team of hosts.
Innovation, using creativity and technology to make the traveler experience even better.
Thanks to these principles, Pariwana Hostels quickly stood out as one of the top-rated hostels in South America, recognized by platforms like Hostelworld for its cleanliness, security, atmosphere, and social vibe.
Over the years, we’ve grown without losing what makes us special — being a meeting point for travelers from around the world.
Every night, our bars, patios, and common areas become places of friendship, laughter, and cultural exchange.
Today, with solid operations in Lima and Cusco, we continue expanding across South America, always staying true to our founding purpose:
to offer the best hostel experience in the continent for young travelers who want to explore, connect, and live unforgettable adventures.
What’s “PARIWANA”?
Pariwana is the Quechua word for the Andean flamingo, a bird that travels freely across the Andes and South America — from Peru to Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
Like the Pariwana, our travelers cross mountains, beaches, and jungles in search of discovery, connection, and freedom.
It’s a perfect symbol of who we are: authentic, adventurous, and proudly local.