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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.
Tucked away against the slopes of volcano Misti, you find Arequipa - the white city - all the way in the south dessert of Peru. The area is especially known for its mountainous adventures and retained culture, as many of the surrounding volcanoes have been used for ancient Inca rituals with many possible gems still to uncover.
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!
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.
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.
