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

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

Marisol’s Adventure In The Galapagos This past August, I visited the Galapagos with my son for the first time in many years. I first visited the Galapagos twenty years ago, and then again...

Paracas Textile Features in British Museum History of the World in a 1... We are thrilled that the British Museum has included 2 Peruvian Objects in BBC Radio 4 series "History of the World in 100 objects". This series i...

Cusco Specialist Guide Dr. Jean-Jacques Decoster During a trip to Cusco, I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Jean-Jacques Decoster, one of Aracari's top specialist guides who accompanies travelers...

Hacienda Sarapampa Home of Giant Corn Sarapampa is a Quechua word which means 'cornfield', a fitting name for this beautiful and sprawling property of Hacienda Sarapampa in the Sacred Vall...

Visiting Piura Peru Piura Peru: Gateway to the Northern Beaches Piura is located in the extreme northwest of Peru, the capital city of the region of Piura. Thanks to reg...

Explora Valle Sagrado Review Earlier this year I packed my hiking boots and headed to the hills to stay at Explora’s first property in Peru, Explora Valle Sagrado. Offering unders...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!