Finding yourself in a landscape that belongs wholly to nature, and to those who live, or have lived, in harmony with it, has a way of recalibrating the senses. Nowhere is the power of such places felt more acutely than in Peru. […]
Category: Luxury Travel in South America
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.
Where to go in South America in 2026: The Aracari Hotlist
Where to go in South America in 2026: Aracari’s annual hotlist highlights the most considered destinations, new openings, and distinctive journeys across the continent, shaped by three decades of local expertise. […]
Five South American Journeys Worth Planning a Year Ahead
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 […]
Brazil’s Best Beach Hotels: Five Stays with a True Sense of Place
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 […]
How to Cruise the Amazon: Unforgettable Luxury for Every Kind of Traveler
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 […]
Where to go in South America in 2025: Our Annual Hotlist
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 […]