Peru is a country of extraordinary contrasts. Ancient citadels crown the Andes, vibrant coastal cities pulse with creativity, and remote landscapes still feel untouched by time. For Aracari, luxury travel in Peru is defined by access—the privilege of experiencing this country through the eyes of those who know it best.
In our Travel Journal, we share insights and inspiration from decades of designing exceptional travel in Peru; from guides to the best places to stay with a sense of place, to curated top tens, expert features, and profiles of the people shaping Peru’s cultural and travel landscape today.
For the discerning traveller, Peru boasts first-class hotels with international chains like Belmond, to delightful, top-notch boutiques packed with personality. Luxury travel peru experiences include taking the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu or the overnight Andean Explorer to Lake Titicaca. Specialists – historians, archaelogists, artists, chefs and other leading professionals – work exclusively with Aracari to show you ‘their’ Peru, affording exclusive access visits in Peru and a privilieged insight into the country.
‘Luxury Travel Peru’ shares itinerary inspiration, top travel advice and in-depth features for all you need to know about luxury travel Peru, written by our locally-based, expert travel team drawing on their first-hand travel experiences and unparalleled knowledge.
One of our favorite places in Peru has got to be the dramatic natural beauty of Colca Canyon in the south of Peru, near to the city of Arequipa. As one of the deepest canyons in the world, Colca carves an impressive line through the mountainous landscape for over 50 kilometres (31 miles). The latest National Geographic Survey sited this […]
Sarapampa is a Quechua word which means ‘cornfield’, a fitting name for this beautiful and sprawling property of Hacienda Sarapampa in the Sacred Valley. In these parts, daily life revolves around corn cultivation as it has done for the people of the Andes for centuries. A visit to Hacienda Sarapampa is a chance to witness the […]
Fiestas Patrias in Peru On 28 and 29 July each year Peru celebrates Fiestas Patrias, the national holidays to commemorate the country’s independence. It’s the biggest holiday in Peru after Christmas and the whole country takes part in the lively festivities. 28 July marks the official day when Jose de San Martin declared Peru’s independence from Spain […]
Puente Qeswachaka I’ve visted Cuzco and the Sacred Valley so many times – for work and pleasure, and I love that even now after all these years, there are new things to discover in the region. Before a recent work trip, a colleague mentioned that my trip would coincide with the annual rebuilding of […]
Everyone’s in search of somewhere new and off the beaten track, before the crowds arrive. At Aracari we’re constantly seeking out and testing new destinations and hotels across Peru, Bolivia and the Galapagos Islands. I’ve just come back from a trip to La Paz, which has really upped its game recently with lots of new, exciting […]
At Aracari we’re always interested in getting under the skin of Peru – understanding the places and people that make it the multifaceted cultural destination that we’re proud to showcase to the world. Recently, Caroline and I had the pleasure of meeting Pablo Patrucco, a homegrown Limeño artist at his apartment in Miraflores. This was not […]
