28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

David LaChapelle Dazzles in Photography Exhibit at MAC Lima January 22nd was the inauguration of David LaChapelle’s photography exhibition at the MAC Lima, the Museum of Contemporary art in Lima. LaChapelle is ...

Celebrating Bajada de los Reyes festival in Ollantaytambo Bajada de los Reyes Festival Closely related to Christmas, the popular Spanish festivity known in Spain as “Dia de los Reyes magos” on the...

Giving Back in the Sacred Valley: Asociación Sol y Luna At Aracari, we dedicate ourselves not only to providing the best experience for our travelers, but also by supporting local initiatives that make a po...

Christmas in Peru – See, Eat, Do Christmas is an exhilarating, vibrant and joyful occasion in Peru. The holiday is celebrated with good food and plenty of cheer... but in a distinctly...

How to Manage Altitude Sickness in Peru Dream vacations can be derailed by unexpected illnesses. From questionable water to pesky mosquitoes, the new stresses of unfamiliar locations can lea...

A Tour of the Ballestas Islands I recently ventured south from Lima to Paracas and the Ballestas Islands for the weekend. We drove along the Pan-American Highway, which according to ...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!