In the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley, hidden among its beautiful private gardens, ranch, and the picturesque mountains of the Valley lies a tranquil retreat and one of my personal and Aracari’s favorite hotels in Peru: Sol y Luna. TripAdvisor and the masses seem to agree with our praise; Sol y Luna was recently named […]
Peru braces itself for Chilcano week, celebrating this tasty Peruvian Cocktail
It’s finally arrived: Chilcano week 2013! This delightfully tangy Peruvian cocktail might have been overshadowed by the Pisco Sour as far as being Peru’s national drink is concerned, but that certainly doesn’t mean it can be overlooked. (Photo Credit: Musuk Nolte, El Comercio) Concocted of 3 basic ingredients – Pisco, ginger ale and lime – […]
Dakar in Peru: World-renowned race starts in Lima this weekend
It’s that time of year again, and the Dakar rally is returning to Peru for the second time! Last year the race finished in Lima, with the final stages taking place in the country’s southern desert coast. The Peruvian capital is now in the spotlight as the race kicks off tomorrow, Saturday 5th January, with the […]
New Year’s Eve in Peru
New Year’s Eve in Peru New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular times of the year for visitors to travel to Peru. In Lima, New Year’s is around the time that Summer arrives, while in the Andes – including Cusco and Lake Titicaca – rainy season has arrived (though this does not mean […]
Colonial specialist gives the scoop on new JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco
A new luxury hotel in Peru Popping up throughout Peru are a new breed of luxury accommodations that provide distinguished travelers with the high quality of service, amenities, and comfort that they have come to expect on their adventures. One such notable property is the recently opened JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco. Given the rich […]
Hilton Lima Miraflores Grand Opening
Hilton recently announced the grand opening of their brand new Hilton Lima Miraflores, which began operation just this week, so yesterday we took the opportunity to visit the hotel to check it out. The grandeur of the lobby, with its extravagant crystal chandelier (imported from the Czech Republic) hanging from the ceiling, the big, bold […]