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.

Traveling in Peru: the time is now

June 25, 2021

Luxury Travel Peru Destinations & Highlights Family Travel Sustainable & Responsible Travel Inside Aracari

In the week of May 17th, 2021, Aracari marked an incredibly special occasion. We welcomed our first guest since before the pandemic back for a luxury vacation in Peru. Astrid chose to travel to Peru from Switzerland, in order to experience our Classic Luxury Peru; an itinerary designed to take in the must-see destinations whilst […]

A tour of Machu Picchu – A Virtual Visit on Winter Solstice

June 16, 2021

Luxury Travel Peru Destinations & Highlights Family Travel Wildlife and nature Cultural Stories Sustainable & Responsible Travel

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With Aracari, traveling in Peru often includes a luxury tour of Machu Picchu – especially for those guests vacationing in Peru for the first time. Whether our guests choose to arrive at Peru’s ancient crown jewel via a Machu Picchu hike or via train on one of our Machu Picchu luxury tours, with our expert […]

Traveling for Wellness in Peru

April 1, 2021

Luxury Travel Peru Destinations & Highlights Wildlife and nature Cultural Stories Sustainable & Responsible Travel Inside Aracari

As more people across the globe look to shrubs, herbs and other vegetation for their natural wellbeing benefits, Aracari is anticipating a boom in traveling for wellness. After decades of working closely with local communities, we know that in Peru, making a return to Mother Earth’s own linctus cabinet is nothing new here. Peruvians have […]

The Best Easter Celebrations in Peru

April 1, 2021

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Aracari is well versed in understanding Peru’s yearly calendar scattered with celebrations, and the Easter period is no exception. In fact, the days of Easter celebrations in Peru – the Holy Week of the Catholic faith – are marked by some of the nation’s most notable festivals and events. Catholicism arrived with the Spanish in […]

Traditional Peruvian Art and Craft – Handmade in Peru

April 1, 2021

Luxury Travel Peru Destinations & Highlights Cultural Stories Sustainable & Responsible Travel Inside Aracari

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One of Peru’s best kept secrets is the exquisite, handmade collectables produced here. From cotton to clay, the country is rich in raw materials and for generations, Peruvians have harvested these bountiful resources. Cultivating and creating – molding natural materials into expressions of Peruvian identity or talismans of spiritual and historical significance. Yet it is […]

Help Reforest The Sacred Valley

February 1, 2021

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This month Aracari is proud to announce it’s support of Valle Sagrado Verde, a community project to reforest the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Since the first humans arrived in the Sacred Valley, some 5000 – 7000 years ago, this enchanting land has been intensively managed for grazing, agriculture, and construction. The region remains one […]