PARIWANA BLOG

As a diehard backpacker, you’re going to be searching out the best methods to visit the Peruvian rainforest. However, you’re going to want to think about cost above all, especially if you’re rolling on a particularly tight budget.

Peru is becoming increasingly popular as it has many great spots to visit. You see more and more hostel, camping grounds and other accommodations for travellers popping out of the ground in no-time. As a backpacker it is likely you will be staying in a range of different places to spend a night, usually with a lot of fellow travellers.

Are you looking for a trek with a difference to enjoy during a stay at Pariwana's hostel in Cusco? If so, for an adventure you won't forget, travel to the spectacular Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo, also known as "Little Cusco". This site is not accessible by road, so it is hard to get to, but definitely worth the effort.

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.

An hour until our bus departs to Cusco we grab our bags, leave Pariwana Hostel and hail a cab. The first cab says no. The next cab takes a close look at my Cruz Del Sur bus recipient, and we begin to haggle. I saw, "amigo 10 soles". He laughs and says no, 15. I look back at a Frowning Hedi and say fuck it, ok. She looks disappointed in my weak attempt. However my mind is focused sharp on getting to the bus station on time.