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.
Bolivia. A land of extremes, contrasts and intrigue, the country is a true traveler’s dream. From the colonial cities of Sucre and Potosi to the other-worldly landscapes of the salt flats of Uyuni and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, Bolivia boasts unrivalled scenery and rich history. Discover it for yourself on Aracari’s 2018 Bolivia group tour. Start in […]
Planning your honeymoon: the ultimate vacation and most memorable trip of a lifetime. It’s time to dream big as you embark on your first trip as a married couple. Finally you deserve to live it up, treat yourselves, and relax after all the stress and excitement of planning a wedding. So choosing a destination – especially […]
Visiting the Galapagos islands is one of the most coveted, once-in-a-lifetime trips in the world. So when you finally get to tick if off your bucket list, you want to do so knowing that you experienced it the best way possible. That’s certainly how I felt after an incredible six-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sea Star […]
Bolivia’s Best Restaurant: Gustu Restaurant Claus Meyer, creator and co-founder of the #2 rated restaurant in the world Noma, embarked on a new Bolivian venture, one that is much more than a restaurant. Gustu restaurant was set up with a vision that is all-encompassing, one that focuses on the development of his inspiration as a restaurateur, the […]
Review of Chalalan Madidi Ecolodge Few places on Earth still harbour pristine wilderness, dense tropical vegetation and a cornucopia of biodiversity. In July I was lucky to have the opportunity to travel to just one such place, the northern Bolivian rainforest, where I joined Marisol on the Madidi National Park leg of her journey through […]
Santa Cruz II Review: Best Large Galapagos Cruise A land of active volcanoes brimming with unbeatable diversity in wildlife, the Galapagos Islands is perhaps the ultimate bucket-list destination for nature lovers. The birthplace of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, this unique archipelago located off the coast of mainland Ecuador boasts many endemic species that can […]
