South America is a destination that invites generations to explore together—where learning, adventure, and connection unfold naturally. From hands-on archaeological experiences in Peru to wildlife encounters in the Galápagos, our journeys are crafted for curiosity at every age.
In our Travel Journal, we share ideas, advice, and stories from family adventures across the continent—each designed to inspire meaningful travel, together.
The best guiding in Lima is with a local friend Despite all of the guidebooks and web resources out there, there is nothing that comes quite as close as having a friend in the city you’re visiting, to see and experience a new place with someone who can show you ‘their’ city from a local’s perspective. Whilst […]
The Sacred Valley is a must-see destination in Peru and home to a wide range of sumptuous luxury five-star hotels and charming boutique retreats. In addition, private homes make a welcoming retreat to use as a base to explore the highlights of this region. Aracari has scouted out and handpicked a selection of gorgeous and […]
The Smithsonian Institution hosts an annual Folklife Festival in Washington DC, with the spotlight turning to Peru this year as the theme of the event. Held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington DC from June 24-28 and July 1-5, the festival delivers a program that showcases contemporary living and cultural traditions. Entitled Perú Pachamama, […]
Last week, three members of Aracari’s sales team had the opportunity to try out the climbing wall at Pirqa, one of Lima’s best indoor climbing gyms. The name Pirqa derives from the Quechua and Aymara words for a stone wall. In addition, for climbers, a pirqa is a pile of rocks used during a trek […]
It is often the case that one tends to overlook the more obvious places. This is what has happened to me in the last 20 years or so… and now I am determined to change it. A visit to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain was at the top of the list. I ventured for a short […]
Jerusalem and Petra were always on my bucket list, but somehow I never thought of that trip as travelling to the Holy Land, the name given to the area where Jesus spent his life, which is in essence the land that is now Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Jordan. By contrast, a trip to the Holy […]
