South America is a continent of extraordinary scope: glacier fields and desert plateaus, colonial cities alive with art, and remote lands teeming with life. For Aracari, luxury travel here is defined by expertise, by the privilege of discovering this vast region through those who know it intimately.
In our Travel Journal, we share insights from decades of designing journeys across the continent. From our recommendations on the best places to stay with character and context, to curated itineraries, destination highlights, and stories that reveal South America’s enduring allure.
From fleeting festivals to rare natural wonders, five Aracari trips are defined by timing. Some of the very best journeys ask for time — to plan, to imagine, and ultimately, to get right. These trips tend to be once-in-a-lifetime. Not because they’re out of reach, but because they hinge on something irreplaceable: timing. A fleeting […]
Few places capture the feeling of escape quite like Brazil’s best beach hotels. With over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, the country’s beaches are wild, expansive, and cinematic in scale — shaped by Afro-Brazilian spirit, Portuguese colonial legacy, and the unruly beauty of the Atlantic. This isn’t the Brazil of carnival clichés; it’s barefoot, quieter, and […]
There are few experiences on earth that capture the imagination quite Peruvian Amazon cruises. In a realm of extraordinary biodiversity, pulsing with life and mystery, this vast green expanse is often thought of as a destination for the boldest adventurers. But with the right partners and the right vessel, the Amazon can be anything you […]
Assembling our hotlist of South America’s most captivating destinations for 2025 is no small undertaking. It’s a labor of love—one that demands countless hours, thousands of miles, and an unwavering commitment to discovery. To recommend a place is to have truly lived it: to have felt the pull of its magic, to have been stirred […]
Across thousands of kilometers, amidst the most raw and unyielding wildernesses of this enormous country, you will find some of the best estancias in Argentina —remote retreats that are far more than just places to stay, but rather iconic symbols of Argentine identity. Unique sanctuaries, providing a portal into the past, and at the same […]
Celebrating our 28th birthday last week brings with it talk of our journey so far and what’s in store for the future. After expanding our services to offer more of South America in 2022, our bespoke adventures now span more of the continent but we’re not in the business of only traveling wider, but deeper […]
