Behind every Aracari journey is a network of experts, artisans, and travelers who share a deep passion for South America. This is where we reflect on what inspires us—our latest discoveries, partnerships, and the creative minds shaping the world of Aracari.
In our Travel Journal, go behind the scenes with us for a closer look at our philosophy, our people, and the ongoing stories that define our work.
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 […]
Danielle, in Aracari’s marketing team goes to visit Atemporal, a small boutique hotel with the intimacy and warmth of a B&B that leans towards luxury with its style, service and attention to detail. Atemporal – the new (but old) kid on the block It’s not often that a new hotel in Lima opens that meets the […]
Culinary Travel in Peru Aracari’s Peru Gastronomy expert and PR advisor, Maria Julia Raffo, tells her part of the Aracari story. She shares what it’s like to scope out new products and great places to eat for guests, constantly in search of new experiences, as we look back on 20 years of Aracari. I met Marisol […]
Expert guiding in Peru We’re celebrating the people that are part of the Aracari family throughout our 20 year history. Here’s a spotlight on Fernando Silva who offers expert guiding in Cusco and Machu Picchu who first connected with us over twenty years ago! Tell me about yourself and how you got involved in tourism? I’m from Cusco […]
As Aracari reflects on 20 years of offering bespoke luxury trips to Peru, Bolivia and the Galapagos, Danielle speaks to Raul Varela, the company’s longest serving employee. The phone rings in Aracari’s office and Matt, our Sales Manager, answers. It’s a woman who travelled to Peru with her family in 2003 with Aracari. They’re considering […]
