We are delighted to announce that on April 3rd, Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon achieved a career first by re-opening Machu Picchu to visitors. After an around-the-clock two month effort to repair a 17 mile section of the railroad track, everyone could breathe a sigh of relief as the sun shone down as the first […]
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Press release straight from Peru: Torrential Rains in Machu Picchu
Dear Friends, As you may have already heard, we are experiencing major rainstorms, flooding and landslides in the Andes of Peru. As a result, train services to Machu Picchu have been interrupted with many clients stranded both there and in Cusco without having the possibility of visiting the site. While we are in the midst […]
‘Tis the season: Gift giving in Patakancha
In the spirit of the holidays, Aracari just returned from a gift-giving trip to the village of Patakancha set high in the Sacred Valley that surrounds Cuzco. There’s no better feeling than giving back to a community that has given us so much over the past 13 years. For anyone who’s ever trekked with Aracari, […]
Nature in all it’s glory
Spotlight on Northern Peru One of the most overlooked, but arguably beautiful regions of South America is the unspoilt wilderness of Northern Peru. An ornithologist’s delight, this diverse landscape dissected by the mighty Maraňon River, is home to thousands of bird species including the elusive White-Winged Guan which was thought to be extinct for over […]
The best guesthouses in Peru
Intelligent travel design takes more than just five star luxury hotels and over the years we have created a collection of little gems homestays and boutique hotels, each with their own character and story that offer a charming and affordable way to experience Peru. Check out our recommended luxury hotels in Peru Be inspired by […]
Top Peru Private Chef Culinary Experiences
The best Peru Private Chef Culinary Experiences Peru’s food scene has exploded and its status on the world food scene cemented. The capital Lima is home to a handful of the World’s Best 50 Restaurants thanks to innovate chefs drawing on the country’s incredibly diverse range of ingredients and culinary traditions. Aracari travel shares insight […]