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

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

Vancouver exhibit of Peruvian silver, including pieces from Larco Muse... On October 5th, the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada will open the exhibit Luminescence: the Silver o...

Month By Month – Where To See Wildlife In The Galapagos There is nowhere on earth quite like the Galapagos. The sheer diversity of wildlife draws travelers from all over the globe to experience a once-in-a-...

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Aracari’s Weekly Insight #15: Apu Salkantay By Simon Question: Why do local people in the Cusco region refer to Mount Salkantay as "Apu Salkantay"? Answer: Many locals of the Cusco regio...

Exploring Colca Canyon in Peru One of our favorite places in Peru has got to be the dramatic natural beauty of Colca Canyon in the south of Peru, near to the city of Arequipa. As on...

Luxury Meets Sustainability Sustainable and ethical travel has transformed from a niche sector within the field of travel to an industry-wide priority and global movement, one wh...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!