South America’s cultural heritage runs deep—from ancient civilizations and colonial artistry to contemporary design and Indigenous traditions that endure today. Whether it’s the weaving communities of the Andes, Amazonian cosmologies, or Lima’s modern art scene, these stories reveal the living identity of a continent.
In our Travel Journal, we uncover the people, places, and perspectives that bring South America’s cultures to life, offering insight into their artistry, symbolism, and timeless influence.
*Photo credits to RPP Noticias for images of the Danzaq and Saqra dancers featured above. Festival in Peru, Señor de Choquekillka From now through September some of the most fascinating and unique festivals will be celebrated throughout Peru including the upcoming Pentecostal celebrations this weekend followed by Qoyllur Riti, Corpus Christi and Inti Raymi in […]
Photos are big part of our work here at Aracari; it’s difficult to promote travel in Peru and Bolivia without stunning visuals. Not only do we often find ourselves sifting through oodles of photos of Machu Picchu, the Salar de Uyuni or Lake Titicaca to find that perfect shot to inspire the imagination, we’re constantly […]
Lima is a city with much more than ceviche restaurants, coastal views and congested streets–like any capital city, it has its cosmopolitan side as well. This past week, for example, marked the 24th annual Jazz Festival in Lima, which featured bands from Italy, the United States, Brazil and, of course, Peru. The festival is hosted […]
Wednesday evening throngs of smartly dressed people converged upon the Museum of Contemporary Art (M.A.C.) in the Barranco district for the inauguration of the second annual PArC—Peru Contemporary Art Fair directed by Gastón Deleau. PArC Art Fair 2014 This year 42 galleries from 13 countries are showcasing works in the M.A.C., drawing together artists, art […]
On Saturday April 12th the Mario Testino Gallery, MATE, opened its permanent collection, which will be the first in the world to dedicated to showcasing the work of the famous Peruvian photographer. The museum will continue to have temporary exhibits in addition to the main collection of Testino’s photographs so as to continue with its […]
In 2011 Aracari sponsored the exhibit of contemporary Peruvian art, El placer es más importante que la victoria, at the Tasneem Gallery in Barcelona. Next week this exhibition will showcase at the second installation of Art 14 London, a weekend-long art exhibition beginning next Friday, February 28th at the Olympia Grand in London’s Kensington district. […]
