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The Route of the Achupalla with Tierra de los Yachaqs

Tierra de Los Yachaqs is a rural community based tourism initiative that welcome visitors to their villages to learn about traditional life in the Andes. From learning to weave in the village of Amaru, to hiking in the Sacred Valley, this is an authentic way to understand rural lifestyles first-hand. Aracari’s Founder Marisol Mosquera shares […]

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Inkaterra’s Newest Hotel in the Sacred Valley: Hacienda Urubamba

Welcome to Hacienda Urubamba After a strenuous morning trek up Machu Picchu Montaña and a day exploring the famous ruins, I was ready for an evening of relaxation. A 45-minute drive from Ollantaytambo lies Hacienda Urubamba, the newest addition to Inkaterra hotels, at the end of a long dirt road, tucked into the foot of […]

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The Apu’s Trail: Ausangate Lodge Trek

A few days ago I returned, renewed and exhilarated, from trekking the Ausangate Lodge Trek route along the southern face of Apu Ausangate in the Southern Andes of Peru–two hours from Cusco, as the Condor flies, and four hours driving distance. This is a fantastic trek in Peru for adventurous travellers. Ausangate Lodge Trek Apu Ausangate […]

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A Visit to Casa Garcia Alvarado

Lima is home to a range of exclusive private homes. Casa García Alvarado is a Republican home in the heart of Miraflores that welcomes visitors behind closed doors to visit the grounds and enjoy a meal with the owners for an exclusive insight into Lima’s history. Casa Garcia Alvarado in Lima  At the beginning of […]

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Art Lima 2015: 4 Days of Contemporary Art

The third edition of Art Lima, Peru’s most important international contemporary art event, opened for the public on Thursday, April 23rd and runs until Sunday, April 26th. The event is being held in the Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército, a former military building in the Chorrillos district of Lima. Aracari was invited to the […]

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The Best Museums in Peru

The Best Museums in Peru  We’ve put together a carefully curated, handpicked list of some of the best museums in Peru. We’ve also included few others to check out if you have extra time! They are organized by destination including Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and the North. Best Museums in Lima Lima’s museums showcase some of […]

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