PARIWANA BLOG

Speaking like a Local

At Pariwana hostels, you can impress other guests and the staff by learning a bit of the local Peruvian slang. Just like in every country and region, the local variants of language tend to differ from their immediate neighbors, and even more from their more distant ones.

Great Museums in Lima - the peruvian History

On my third day in Lima, I decided I needed to venture out of Miraflores. The super-helpful staff at Pariwana told me it would be about 10 soles to get to Pueblo Libre, home to two of Lima’s best museums.

The Extraordinary Ruins of Puruchuco

Puruchuco is one of the Lima area's many impressive archeological sites. It's worth spending the time to organize a visit to this 800-year-old palace and famous burial site while staying at Pariwana Hostel Lima. You can either get there by bus or book a taxi.


Surfing at the beautiful beaches of Punta Hermosa

Peru has one of the world's most ancient surf cultures, dating back thousands of years. However, its beaches have been little-known to the rest of the world -- until recently. Over recent years, international surfers have been catching up on what is on offer here, with Punta Hermosa being one of the most celebrated areas.