Located only 45 minutes by motorboat from Puerto Maldonado, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge offers the best accommodation facilities in the Manu and Tambopata region of Peru’s South Eastern Rainforest. Comfortable accommodation and ease of access make this lodge the perfect choice for families with small children and visitors who prefer more creature comforts for an Amazon Rainforest experience in Peru. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonca Lodge: Notes from the field Having recently returned from a visit to the Reserva Amazonica in Tambopata (Peruvian Rainforest), here's my first-hand take on this wonderful jungle lodghe, boasting fantastic rooms and amenities; delicious food and very attentive and efficient service. Getting to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge This lodge is aesthetically beautiful due to its jungle location. The sounds and the feel of the jungle are ever-present. But since it is only 45 minutes by dugout canoe from the city of Puerto Maldonado, the terrain around the lodge (which is a Private Reserve) is all secondary forest: very disturbed, very little wildlife to be seen. Full day excursions (available at an extra charge) can be taken, but none of them take you into the Tambopata Reserved Zone which is much further away. Expert Guiding in Peru at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge In terms of care, I would rank it highly. In terms of knowledge - moderate, and in terms of delivery - weaker. Who is Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge best suited to? For a client who seeks an educational experience, including the full on experience of the rainforest and an explanation the ecosystem (the threats, the uniqueness of it, the intricate detail of the fascinating symbiotic relationship of living things in the rainforest) Reserva Amazonica would perhaps fall short. It is not that the guides aren’t good. It is more about a "jungle in style" experience than fully educational one.
Located only 45 minutes by motorboat from Puerto Maldonado, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge offers the best accommodation facilities in the Manu and Tambopata region of Peru’s South Eastern Rainforest. Comfortable accommodation and ease of access make this lodge the perfect choice for families with small children and visitors who prefer more creature…
I just spent a week in Cartagena coinciding with New Years. It is the busiest time of the year in Cartagena, as it is the favourite place for Colombians to spend the holiday. It is becoming popular with foreigners, although it is still rare to come across European and North American Tourists in this beautifully preserved colonial city sitting on the Caribbean coast. Only those "in the know" are flocking to Cartagena, as it is fast becoming the "St Tropez" of Latin American Caribbean. In terms of accomodation, there are wonderful fully restored and fully catered Villas in the historic centre; a myriad of small boutique hotels; and a staggering number of divine B&B's with rooftop pools and miradors, impeccable service and delightful décor. Our favourite is definitely Agua, but there is Passion, Quadrifoglio, and the lovely hotels Santa Clara and Santa Teresa which I would recommend in an instant. Cartagena's New Years street party is amazing and quite unique. This lovely and lively coastal city really comes alive on New Years Eve when Cartagena literally becomes one single street party. All the plazas(of which there are many) are laid out for the party, each with a band, tables and chairs. In order to secure a place you of course have to book way in advance and it is not cheap. Some plaza parties provide food and drink while others require that you bring your own. The scene is filled with lots of merengue, vallenato and salsa; people of all ages; families with children... What I really loved about Cartagena is that it is not "manicured" or too perfect. It still retains its authenticity and real local flavour. I would recommend to do what I did (well, I was particularly lucky to stay at my friends' amazing newly
I just spent a week in Cartagena coinciding with New Years. It is the busiest time of the year in Cartagena, as it is the favourite place for Colombians to spend the holiday. It is becoming popular with foreigners, although it is still rare to come across European and…
The Los Angeles Times just featured an article "Clues from the mists of time" about a little-visited region in northern Peru: Chachapoyas. Chachapoyas is one of the last outposts of unexplored territory in the Continent, with outstanding natural beauty and remarkable cultural interest. A trip to Chachapoyas is a once-in-a lifetime experience of exploration and discovery. Chachapoyas in the Media: The Los Angeles Times "Though almost everyone knows about the Inca and Machu Picchu, relatively few have heard of the Chachapoya or visited their domain, a vast swath of Amazon headlands and breathtaking cloud forests on the slopes of the Andes. This walled settlement, among the largest monuments of the ancient Americas, rivals the Incas' Machu Picchu in scale and grandeur." Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer About Chachapoyas Nestled in the cloud forest between 800 and 3,000 metres (2,624 and 9,800 feet), Chachapoyas is scattered with ruins attributed to the pre-Inca Chachapoya culture – also known as “The Cloud People”– who populated this area around the 10th century A.D. Read more about Chachapoyas. Visit Chachapoyas with Aracari Read our itinerary Peru's Best Kept Secret which takes in the highlights of Chachapoyas, including the pre-Incan fortress of Kuelap and Gocta waterfall. Contact us for more information and to book a private, tailormade tour to Chachapoyas.
The Los Angeles Times just featured an article “Clues from the mists of time” about a little-visited region in northern Peru: Chachapoyas. Chachapoyas is one of the last outposts of unexplored territory in the Continent, with outstanding natural beauty and remarkable cultural interest. A trip to Chachapoyas is a once-in-a lifetime…
Chiquitos Missions Baroque Music Festival in Bolivia: April 24-29, 2008 Aracari has organized a tour to Bolivia to experience the International American Baroque and Renaissance Music Festival this April 2008. The festival only takes place every two years and is the best way to see, hear, and experience this fascinating polyglot culture from Bolivia's unexplored Amazonian basin. The Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, located in remote villages in the Bolivian jungle, are an extremely unique setting for listening to the sounds of Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Purcell (and many others). Aracari's Chiquitos Missions Music Festival itinerary will transport passengers to the age of the Missions and will provide enough time to attend the concerts and visit the villages and churches. Passengers will be able to appreciate the region's unique architecture, its landscape with vast, flat, tropical plains, and outstanding musical heritage. Please contact us for more information on this special journey.
Chiquitos Missions Baroque Music Festival in Bolivia: April 24-29, 2008 Aracari has organized a tour to Bolivia to experience the International American Baroque and Renaissance Music Festival this April 2008. The festival only takes place every two years and is the best way to see, hear, and experience this fascinating polyglot…
Experience Holy Week in Peru for unforgettable insight into Peru's rich history and traditions. Holy Week in Peru Travel to Peru to coincide with the most important Holy Week Procession in Cuzco and a unique Good Friday procession in the Colca Canyon. Stay in the most luxurious and charismatic accommodations in Peru, taste the legendary Peruvian cuisine, and visit the attractions with the insider knowledge of our specialist guides. Peru Festivals Check out our guide to Peru festivals for information and dates on the key festivals in the Peruvian calendar. Planning a trip Experience and enjoy the Peru festivals and folklore as part of a tailormaed trip Peru. Our expert travel planners will arrange your visit to be expertly guided and can advise you how best to plan your trip to take into account Peru festivals. Contact us for expert travel advice on travelling for Holy Week in Peru.
Experience Holy Week in Peru for unforgettable insight into Peru’s rich history and traditions. Holy Week in Peru Travel to Peru to coincide with the most important Holy Week Procession in Cuzco and a unique Good Friday procession in the Colca Canyon. Stay in the most luxurious and charismatic accommodations…
Corpus Christi Peru Festival in Cusco The Corpus Christi Peru Festival is the most important religious festival celebrated in Cusco, and features an impressive array of processions, dances and ceremonies. It is the Festival of all the Cuzquenians, where the entire population participates. It is the festivity that most clearly exemplifies the syncretism that exists in the practice of Catholicism in the Andes. Traveling to Cusco for the Corpus Christi Peru Festival Corpus Christi Peru Festival is not an event created for tourists, but an important religious celebration for the Cusco locals. Because of this, we recommend enjoying the celebrations accompanied by a local guide who can explain the cultural and religious significance behind the pageantry which is otherwise hard to follow, and take you to the best spots to view the procession. Read our complete guide to enjoying the festival in Cusco. Aracari offers tailormade tours to Peru to coincides with the Corpus Christi celebrations in Cusco. This is the best time of the year weather-wise to visit Peru. Contact us to speak to an expert travel planner. The best festivals in Peru Read more about the wide arrange of festivals and events in Peru and view our Peru festival calendar.
Corpus Christi Peru Festival in Cusco The Corpus Christi Peru Festival is the most important religious festival celebrated in Cusco, and features an impressive array of processions, dances and ceremonies. It is the Festival of all the Cuzquenians, where the entire population participates. It is the festivity that most clearly…
