Christmas Gifts in Lima For those of you in or around Lima during the holiday season or just looking for some shopping suggestions in the city, we have put together a list of a few stores and shops perfect for picking up a special gift. Wander around the streets of Barranco and stop in some […]
Lucia de la Puente stands tall amongst Lima art galleries
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lucia de la Puente for an inside look into the life and work of this highly-regarded gallery director, whose passion for art and drive to achieve have allowed her to successfully manage one of the most highly regarded contemporary art galleries in Peru. For […]
Christmas is coming! Gifts for the children of Infierno community
Following our journey to Tambopata, fellow Aracari team member Simon and I visited the small community of Infierno. In the Christmas spirit, the Aracari team organized the visit to the community and prepared some early holiday presents to distribute amongst the children. We arrived early Sunday morning with gifts in hand to bring some holiday […]
Dedalo Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Fine Peruvian Artwork
Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a gallery and store in the bohemian district of Barranco, Dédalo Arte and Artesania is considered to be one of Lima’s best shopping locations, and for good reason. On display and sold here are brilliant, and I mean brilliant, examples of contemporary Peruvian workmanship in a wide range of styles, colors, […]
Le Soleil in Cusco: French cuisine makes its way to the Andes
How could we not feature a meal at TripAdvisor’s currently #1 ranked restaurant in Cusco on our blog? Let me take you through the meal that, although not Peruvian, left me dreaming of French baguette and foie gras for days. Le Soleil is the first restaurant offering French cuisine in Cusco, and although most of […]
“Bird Watching” in Barranco: Las Pallas features Peruvian artisans’ avian artwork
Some of you may be familiar with one of our favorite hidden gems in Barranco: Las Pallas. For those of you who are not, this is one stop you should absolutely include on your list of galleries to visit when in Lima. With over 25 years of providing quality Peruvian artisans’ products from around the […]
