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.
Our region is scattered with magnificent cities. But it’s the UNESCO heritage sites in South America that hold some of the most fascinating secrets. Not only because of the deeply entrenched history of these places. Colonial architecture, baroque churches, and grand leafy plazas can indeed all be found here, but the beguiling beauty of South […]
At Aracari, we are big believers in the transformative power of travel, especially the kind that spans several months. So, when our friend Mirjam Peternek-McCartney – owner and founder of Lemongrass Marketing – consulted us for advice and guidance as she began planning a family sabbatical to South America, we were eager to help. Imparting […]
At Aracari, we’re no strangers to National Parks in South America; our continent’s most tumultuous and untouched places. We are endlessly well equipped, and our guides are locals who have often grown up in or alongside the native communities that inhabit these regions, but more than that – we know the power of the path […]
When news broke that Central Restaurant Peru has been awarded 1st place in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, we at Aracari were bowled over with pride. For almost three decades, we have delighted in connecting our guests with the flavors of Peru, a journey that began long before the country made its name on […]
Luxury travel. What do you think of when you hear those two words? A deserted beach, a sumptuous suite? An ocean-front pool, a secluded rainforest lodge? But beyond that, what’s the feeling you think of? As a Peru luxury travel agent, we understand that luxury travel to Peru is not only about a place or […]
At the turn of every new year, the team here at Aracari dedicate hours to curating their travel hotlist for the year ahead. Using our insider knowledge – the product of 25 years’ experience in luxury travel – our experts seek out other industry trailblazers who are pioneering new and innovative ways to experience our […]