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48 hours in Lima: away from the tourist trail

Ana Peralta — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:35:41 +0000

At Aracari, many of our private vacations to Peru begin with a luxury city break in Lima. The country’s enchanting capital is often the gateway to discovering Peru’s most popular travel experiences, whether a luxury train ride to Machu Picchu or guided wildlife walks in the Amazon Rainforest. Yet as Peru travel specialists, we are [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Peru’s Most Unique Experiences

Ana Peralta — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:45:21 +0000

Peru is a country brimming with unmissable sights. From the sublime beauty of Machu Picchu, the ancient relic left behind by one of the world’s most formidable civilizations, to the twisting turns of the Amazon River – whose beguiling forest holds all manner of creatures and cultures. However, there is a distinct difference between visiting [...]

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Aracari Conversations: The May Highlights

Marisol — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:15:09 +0000

The last month has been a turbulent time for many around the globe, not least the travel industry. Under lockdown, we at Aracari have evolved how we connect you (our friends and followers) to Peru and its rich culture. One initiative we started was our ‘Conversations‘ series, which streams video discussions with individuals from different [...]

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Aracari launches The Peru Food Guide, second edition.

Marisol — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:04:12 +0000

Today Aracari Travel are proud to launch the second edition of The Peru Food Guide – the ultimate culinary travel guide across the Peruvian Pacific coast, Andes and Amazon regions. Our team of travel experts have spent many months, heavily researching and updating the popular first edition of this publication, so that culinary travelers have [...]

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A Guide To Peruvian Potatoes

Marisol — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:11:56 +0000

Why Potatoes are so important to Peruvian culture and where to find the best dishes. None of Peru’s many delicious and valuable crops shines as bright as the potato. This hardy crop is the most eaten vegetable in the world, but for those seeking cultural food in Peru – you’ll be hard-pressed to find a [...]

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Avoiding Altitude Sickness in the Sacred Valley with Muna Tea

Ana Peralta — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:26:42 +0000

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is undoubtedly one of Peru’s most breathtaking regions. Famed for its vast landscapes, rich culture, and ancient Inca relics – including the most famous of all, Machu Picchu – the Sacred Valley is an unmissable destination for those seeking cultural travel to Peru. Indeed, it’s so popular that almost [...]

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3 Top Peruvian Ingredients From Chefs Pia León And Virgilio Martínez

Marisol — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:23:28 +0000

A whole host of the top names in the culinary world call Peru home, and there are few foodie names you’ll hear more often than Pia León and Virgilio Martínez. Together, this culinary power couple has rejuvenated and transformed the Peruvian food scene. Lima has long been known as one of the top restaurant destinations [...]

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A Guide To Peruvian Superfoods

Marisol — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:22:10 +0000

Peru’s unique crops are more than just delicious. Many are also fantastic for your health. Some of Peru’s most popular crops are superfoods that can provide a beneficial boost to your mind, body, and taste buds. Peruvian Superfoods You’ll Love Goldenberries These lovely orange berries are also called Incaberries or aguaymantos, and are found in [...]

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Your Guide To Must-Try Chifa Restaurants In Lima

Marisol — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:20:36 +0000

If you’re going to experience the full range of cuisine Peru has to offer, one thing you must try is chifa, also known as Peruvian-Chinese cuisine. Chifa restaurants in Peru come from a long line of cultural history: thousands of Chinese immigrants moved to Peru in the late 1800s, mostly arriving from China’s Guangdong province. [...]

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Things to do in Lima

Marisol — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 22:39:37 +0000

And if you are looking for things to do in Lima, the list is constantly growing. The city is brimming with activity and is full of unexpected surprises such as a culinary journey by motorcycle, paragliding over Miraflores, a visit to long-time friend Mari Solari as she sets up her new show on animal-inspired folk [...]

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