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The Best Easter Celebrations in Peru

Storymaker — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:52:49 +0000

Aracari is well versed in understanding Peru’s yearly calendar scattered with celebrations, and the Easter period is no exception. In fact, the days of Easter celebrations in Peru – the Holy Week of the Catholic faith – are marked by some of the nation’s most notable festivals and events. Catholicism arrived with the Spanish in [...]

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Traditional Peruvian Art and Craft – Handmade in Peru

Storymaker — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:28:20 +0000

One of Peru’s best kept secrets is the exquisite, handmade collectables produced here. From cotton to clay, the country is rich in raw materials and for generations, Peruvians have harvested these bountiful resources. Cultivating and creating – molding natural materials into expressions of Peruvian identity or talismans of spiritual and historical significance. Yet it is [...]

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Colca Canyon Condors

Marisol — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:13:47 +0000

Native to the mountains of South America that give the bird its name, the Andean condor can be spotted across the continent but arguably the best place to see these strikingly large animals is in the Colca Canyon of Peru. Located in the south of the country about a 4-hour drive from Arequipa, the Colca region is known for [...]

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How to get to the Galapagos: Quito or Guayaquil?

Marisol — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:00:44 +0000

The Galapagos Islands almost always come up as one of the world’s bucket-list destinations. Of course, as with any remote location, there is the matter of getting to the islands, surrounded by vast swaths of Pacific Ocean. So choosing between Quito or Guayaquil is a frequently asked question on how to get to the Galapagos Islands [...]

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