Peruvian art – Aracari Travel

A gift guide to Peru: what to buy where

Ana Peralta — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:30:29 +0000

After traveling to Peru with Aracari, many of our guests often return home with precious keepsakes – handmade mementos of a special adventure to treasure forever. Of course, that isn’t uncommon for vaccinations to Peru with so much to see and do in the country, however what is unique to Aracari, is our unrivalled connections [...]

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Andean Luxury Handpicked by Aracari Travel

Ana Peralta — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:49:16 +0000

How do you materialise what it is to visit Peru or Bolivia? Can one distil the essence of a place or a people into something tangible? To showcase cultures, communities, and customs without physically crossing borders? So that a global audience can travel to the heart of a destination, without going anywhere at all. At [...]

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Things to do in Cusco for art lovers

Marisol — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:47:53 +0000

A Cusco Shopping Guide For Art Lovers One of the best things to do in Cusco is to get to know the city’s artistic and cultural scene. A refreshing way to take in all the creativity that Cusco has to offer is by taking a walk through the city’s streets and peeking into inspiring galleries [...]

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An Insider Art Experience at Casa Jaime Liébana

Marisol — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:50:08 +0000

For art aficionados visiting Lima, Aracari’s special-access visit to the workshops and home of Lima’s renowned family of artists, the Liébanas, is an exclusive opportunity for culturally curious travellers to delve into Peru’s art world, past and present. The Casa Liébana art tour in the capital’s bohemian art district of Barranco invites you to delve [...]

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Maximo Laura – Master Peruvian Weaver

Marisol — Thu, 25 May 2017 21:54:39 +0000

Maximo Laura is an award-winning tapestry weaver, internationally recognized as one of South America’s pre-eminent and most unique textile artists. Caroline, Maria Julia and I went to meet Maximo and learn about his work, driving out to his home and studio in San Martín de Porres, on the outskirts of Lima. At an address without a [...]

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Lisy Kuon Specialist Guide in Cusco

Marisol — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:48:04 +0000

Aracari offers guests unparalleled insight into Peru’s rich history and culture with our specialists guides – experts in their fields offering unique perspectives and wonderful company. Here we catch up with Lisy Kuon, a true expert on art and history in Cusco, who has been part of the Aracari family for many years. Lisy guides exclusively for Aracari in [...]

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Callao Monumental: Urban art in Lima

Marisol — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:17:42 +0000

Callao Monumental – Urban art project in Lima There’s always something new to discover in Lima‘s exciting and ever-evolving contemporary art scene. I’d heard a lot about the art project in Callao, showcasing some of the country’s best street art, contemporary galleries and artists. So I went along to check out the new space, learn about the [...]

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Contemporary Peruvian Art: Pablo Patrucco

Marisol — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:53:11 +0000

At Aracari we’re always interested in getting under the skin of Peru – understanding the places and people that make it the multifaceted cultural destination that we’re proud to showcase to the world. Recently, Caroline and I had the pleasure of meeting Pablo Patrucco, a homegrown Limeño artist at his apartment in Miraflores. This was not [...]

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Contemporary Peruvian Art: Ishmael Randall-Weeks

Marisol — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:15:12 +0000

Authentic art in Peru Walking into the bright spacious studio of Ishmael Randall-Weeks, you instantly get the impression of an artist busy at work and creative juices flowing. The space is full of projects in progress – sculptures, building materials, drawings, photos and the sound of a power tool in the background. Ishmael calls it his [...]

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ArtLima International Art Fair 2016

Marisol — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:52:26 +0000

Peru has a world-renowned heritage of art and culture and also a growing contemporary art scene, so the credentials for a successful international art fair are firmly in place. Last week (21 – 24 April) Lima once again welcomed the best of the art world to the city, attracting an impressive caliber of art galleries [...]

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