Gastronomic Advisor

Maria Julia Raffo

Maria Julia has been a part of the Aracari family for over a decade, and prior to that, she was a client and a close friend of  Marisol for more than 30 years. The Cusco region has a special place in her heart, and she can’t resist returning to its mesmerizing beauty time and time again. She has two top travel experiences, including horse riding in the Mendoza region of Argentina and motorcycling down the Carretera Austral in Chile.

Maria Julia is a self-proclaimed foodie influencer and a true insider. Thanks to her chef dad and her amazing recipes, she has close connections with all the chefs and foodie people in Peru, making her the perfect companion for foodie experiences in Lima. Well-connected and worldly, she takes pride in providing unforgettable journeys and creating lifelong memories for all Aracari guests that she meets.