With vibrant and colorful patterns based on pre-Columbian art and design, “Silvinia Prints” became an institution of fashion in Lima from its opening in 1958. Founded by Silvia von Hagen, wife of the renowned explorer Victor von Hagen, the company was inspired by the iconography and artwork of indigenous cultures that the couple witnessed on […]
The Salar de Uyuni: a blank canvas for the creative traveller
These fantastic photographs of the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in southern Bolivia were taken by Bolivian contemporary artist Gaston Ugalde, and we’re enamoured with them as the Salar is one of our favourite destinations that we offer in Bolivia. Perhaps the most spectacular and bewildering natural attraction on the entire South American continent, the salt […]
For V.I.P.’s Only: Viewing the Private Art Collection of Naguib Ciurlizza
By Simon and Carlos Photos by Pedro Chincoa After some ten minutes of viewing the private art collection of our friend Naguib Ciurlizza at his house in Chacarilla, Lima, it became very clear why many hail this as one of the finest in Peru. An array of works ranging from original sketches to colourful and […]
Peru Festivals: 2012 Fiesta de la Candelaria de Puno kicks off
Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question How many different types of dance are on display at this month’s Fiesta de la Candelaria? The Answer One of the largest festivals in South America, there are over 200 styles of dance on display at this months Virgen de la Candelaria festival, held annually in the first two weeks […]
National Pisco Sour Day
Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question: To which Peruvian cocktail is tomorrow dedicated? The Answer: Tomorrow, the first Saturday in February, is officially National Pisco Sour Day! Made from limes, ice, egg white, sugar syrup and Pisco, Peruvians hold an immense deal of pride for this cocktail, to the extent that it is considered to be […]
Baroque Music Festival in Chiquitos Misisons, Bolivia: April 26th – May 6th, 2012
Aracari’s Weekly Insight The Question: Where in Bolivia is a Baroque Music Festival held every two years? The Answer: Every two years there is a Baroque Music Festival held at the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos in south eastern Bolivia. The festival is a fantastic way to experience the diverse and multilingual culture of the region, […]
