From the Galápagos Islands to the Peruvian Amazon, from Chilean fjords to the high plains of Bolivia, South America holds some of the planet’s most spectacular natural environments. It’s a continent alive with biodiversity and landscapes that inspire awe at every scale.
In our Travel Journal, we explore the wild spaces we know best—through conservation stories, expert insights, and experiences that reveal the fragile beauty of South America’s ecosystems.
A trip to the Galapagos Islands is a once in a lifetime experience, which makes planning a little more stressful than it would be for an ordinary vacation. To help reduce some of that stress, today’s blog post covers everything you need to know to plan your perfect Galapagos adventure. If you’d rather leave the […]
We have wonderful things happening in June. We would like to welcome you to our series of Conversations during the month of June. We have included subjects and people who have interesting stories to tell from our country, Peru. A TASTE OF THE AMAZON Thursday, June 25 2020 Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, award winning chef. In […]
There is nowhere on earth quite like the Galapagos. The sheer diversity of wildlife draws travelers from all over the globe to experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip. With a natural spectacle occurring every month of the year, there’s no wrong time to visit the Galapagos. However, if you want to see something specific – like the […]
Peruvian Mountain Climber, Thomas Schilter, Talks To Aracari In the last few years Cusco resident and friend of Aracari, Thomas Schilter has summited over thirty of the world’s highest and most technically challenging mountains. This includes eight peaks with altitudes beyond 6,000m (20,000ft), where debilitation or death from acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a real […]
For more than 20 years, our ethos of conscious travel has been at the heart of everything we do. Our goal has always been to protect the communities and delicate ecosystems we bring travelers to. We always look for ways we can further our sustainability practices. That’s why, starting January 1st 2020, we have removed […]
Finding action and adventure is easy when you’re in Peru. From horseback riding to cycling, mountain trekking to surfing; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In fact, there are so many adrenaline-pumping activities to experience; we couldn’t possibly include them all in one blog post. So here’s part one in a new series covering the […]
