Tasneem, owner of Tasneem Gallery in Barcelona, could be forgiven for having been slightly nervous ahead of last night’s inauguration of the exhibition: El placer es más importante que la victoria, having shipped delicate works of contemporary art across the Atlantic from Peru to Spain to display the works of some 13 contemporary Peruvian artists. […]
Category: Sustainable & Responsible Travel
Sustainability is central to Aracari’s approach to meaningful travel in South America. From community-led projects in Peru’s highlands to conservation work in the Amazon and the protection of fragile ecosystems across the continent, responsible travel ensures that exploration and preservation go hand in hand.
In our Travel Journal, we share stories of the people, initiatives, and ideas shaping a more sustainable future for the region—celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the positive impact of travel done thoughtfully.
The connection between art and travel: sponsoring contemporary Peruvian art
Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question: Why is Aracari the patron of a contemporary Peruvian art exhibition in Barcelona? The Answer: A good question: why would a travel company want to so fully involve themselves in the visual arts? Well, that all depends on how you define travel. At Aracari we believe that – in its […]
Community tourism Peru with Tierra de los Yachaqs
La Tierra de los Yachaqs – translated as “The land of the wise” – is the name given to the community tourism Peru initiative in the Sacred Valley. I had a chance to try out several of their responsible tourism village experiences that allow an authentic insight into Andean life. Community Tourism Peru: Andean Life […]
A Tribute to Madre Antonia
She was hailed by the likes of nobel prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa as “the lady of the Colca Canyon”, while an article published in renowned British newspaper the Observer in 1999 echoed that Madre Antonia was one indomitable spirit in the Andes that dedicated her heart and soul to helping those less fortunate than […]
Aracari in Cusco: Visit to the school and community of Huama
by Simon One of the most important aspects of Aracari’s mission is that we give back to the communities that we visit, and that we make sure that any of our guests who want to donate arrive in the places that need them most. This was the purpose of my visit to the small school […]
Luquina Chico Community Based Tourism
In order to broaden the options for those wanting to visit indigenous communities living beside Lake Titicaca, Marisol Mosquera of Aracari has recently visited the village of Luquina Chico, a small and rarely visited rural population living on the tip of the Chucuito peninsula. […]