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

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

Cusco Through the Lens of Martin Chambi Martin Chambi Photography in Cusco Martin Chambi was one of the first prominent indigenous Latin American photographers known for his dramatic black...

A Pastel Painting from Ollantaytambo, Peru Image © Sally Lebwohl 2014 It’s always lovely to receive positive feedback from our guests, but perhaps no most rewarding is receiving a piece of a...

Yavari – historic vessel on the move again Peru navy history I’d read about the famous Yavari and the fascinating story of the Victorian steamship that journeyed from the shipyards of London a...

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...

Peruvian Travel Recommendations For 2021 As we enter 2021, the Aracari team looks forward (perhaps more than ever) to a new year of unforgettable adventures. Seeking inspiration from the past...

Lodge-to-Lodge Ausangate Trek While recently in the Cusco region, I took the opportunity to hike the lodge-to-lodge Ausangate trek. This is an incredible high altitude 5 day trek, ...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!