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 […]
Sailing: An Alternative Lima Adventure
The perfect adventure travel Peru There’s nothing like sailing the Pacific seas… Several weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to go sailing in Lima near the San Lorenzo Island, just off the port of Callao in Lima. With Owners Rafael and Renzo taking care of all of the guests, our sailing tour aboard the […]
KusyWasi Villa: A Private Alternative to Urubamba Valley Hotels
Of the many accommodation options in Peru’s Urubamba (Sacred) Valley, we have recently come across a very special and unique alternative being offered by our friend Mariana: KusyWasi Villa. Located near the town of Pisac, this beautiful villa allows for guests to escape the crowds and tour groups that frequent nearby hotels and enjoy the […]
