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Travelling from Pariwana Hostel in Cusco and looking to enjoy Lake Titicaca? The two most popular destinations to enjoy the lake are Puno in Peru and Copacabana in Bolivia.

Of course you have heard of it, and if you are travelling to Peru, you most likely want to see it, too. And if you are like most people, you probably have lots of questions about the best way to “do Machu Picchu”. Fear not, for here are some tips on the essentials to save you some money and maximize your enjoyment.

Along the same highway that brings you from Lima to Cusco lays a high plateau that dazzles the imagination. Backpackers traveling through will probably make their way to the far end of the plateau, where the small city of Nazca is located. The city itself has plenty of hostels and hotels, but there are also a number of camping options if you have the appropriate gear.

Pariwana Hostel Cusco is nominated as one of the 20 best large hostels in the world and wins the award as the best hostel in Peru!

A profound thank you to all the travelers who have rated and given us valuable feedback during the years. We rely for our backpackers and continue committed to constantly improving our services while delivering a truly Peruvian product.

The Lonely Planet describes Tarapoto as “a sweltering jungle metropolis”. While it is a bit far from being a metropolis, this is definitely a hot vestige of the vast Peruvian jungle. Whether you have been traveling in the cool Northern highlands, or along the coast which is cold during our summer months, or perhaps just finished trekking in Huaraz, Tarapoto is a welcome change in climate where you can finally put on some shorts and get an ice-cream of an exotic flavour (granadilla? guanávana? chirimoya? -- it's your pick!).

Does the word “Leymebamba” sound familiar? Probably not, which is a shame. Leymebamba is a small town in the department of Amazonas, close to the start of the Amazon forest.