Meet our specialists

Professor of Architecture, Luis Villacorta, guiding a Lima visit

Susy Dyson, Aracari's personal shopper

Ulla Holmquest, Archaeologist & former Curator of the Museo de Arte, Lima

Having an excellent guide is vital in South America, but at Aracari we go a step further.

To really take you under the skin of the country, we exclusively work with some of the world-leading experts in archaeology, anthropology, the arts and cuisine. With unparalleled knowledge in their fields, passion and enthusiasm they will bring to life the rich history, culture, art and cuisine of Peru during a private visit, a lecture of even an informal discussion over a meal.

Our specialist friends include:

• Associate Archaeologist at the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera and former Curator of the Museo de Arte, Lima: Specialist field Pre-Inca cultures
• Director of the Museo Raimondi, Lima: Specialist on the Central Coast of Peru with a particular emphasis on Inca Monumental Architecture. Archaeology explorations of Lima and coastal Peru
• Professor of Architecture: Focusing on arschitecture and conservation; Lima Visits
• Artist and designer: Renowned expert on Andean Folk Arts and art collector . Visits focusing on Art in Lima and beyond
• Personal shopper, fashion and accessory designer, property developer and author: Personal shopping in Lima
• Restaurateur, author, master chef of Gaston Acurio's team, Peru's top chef: Peruvian and gourmet cuisine design and escorting.
• Designer of a top selling jewelry range in Peru:   Visits focusing on art and design in Lima
• Author and historian: In depth visits and discussions of Colonial art in Cuzco and environs.
• Curator of the Santa Teresa Monastery and Director of the INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura) in Arequipa: Insider visits to Colonial Arequipa
• Writer, journalist, photographer and entrepreneur: Discussions about Bolivian culture, art and society

For more information, please contact us.

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