Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question: Which world-renowned rally races its way into Peru for the first time today? The Answer: Having already sped through Argentina and Chile, the Dakar rally today enters the third and final country on the route; Peru. Day 11 of the 2012 edition sees drivers negotiate their way from Arica on […]
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Celebrating Bajada de los Reyes festival in Ollantaytambo
Bajada de los Reyes Festival Closely related to Christmas, the popular Spanish festivity known in Spain as “Dia de los Reyes magos” on the 6th of January is also widely celebrated in towns across the Andes. The celebration marks The Epiphany, which sees the visit of the three wise men, or the three kings, […]
New Handicrafts store in Barranco: Casa Allpa
Today the Aracari team paid a visit to a new handicrafts store in the Barranco neighbourhood of Lima; Casa Allpa. Featuring a wide range of high-quality handmade goods, such as ceramics, textiles and jewellery, Casa Allpa merges traditional handicraft techniques with sophisticated and innovative contemporary design. Natural materials are used in the wares, with baby […]
How the Incas celebrated New Year
Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question: How did the Incas celebrate New Year? The Answer: Despite the distinct lack of fireworks, staying up til 12 Oclock and renditions of Auld Lang Syne, the Inca celebration of the new year – over the winter equinox in June – was a very important event in their calendar. Not […]
Contemporary Art from Recycled Materials: Taller Huaringa studio
Taller Huaringa, the studio of Lima artist Maricruz Arribas, uses only recyclable materials to create a fantastic array of artwork. Taller Huaringa Lima When we visited today, Carlos and I were given a privileged peak at the studio, which has opened its doors for two days this week in the run up to Christmas. Beginning […]
Living Heart NGO and Hearts Café Ollantaytambo
Hearts Cafe Ollantaytambo UK and Peru registered NGO Living Heart is associated with social enterprise Hearts Café Ollantaytambo on the main square of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Quality Food at Hearts Cafe Ollantaytambo Meals at the café are not gourmet, rather they constitute great quality comfort food. All of the food is very delicious and […]
