Peruvian food – Aracari Travel

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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Moments that Made Aracari: celebrating our 25th birthday

Marisol — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:15:45 +0000

Longevity. In today’s competitive climate, longevity is a hard commodity to come by for a business, particularly a travel company – when with each passing year a new travel trend emerges. To have staying power in this industry, one needs both the confidence to adopt new consumer demands and commitment to staying true to founding [...]

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Peruvian Recipe: Ceviche

Storymaker — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:22:52 +0000

The national dish of Peru is, without doubt, the spicy marinated fish dish that is Ceviche! As diverse as the peoples of Peru, Ceviche can be prepared according to various recipes. No matter which recipe you follow, the common elements will always use a combination of fresh fish, citrus and some spice. Pretty much all [...]

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Peruvian Recipe: Causa

Storymaker — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:51:02 +0000

Causa is a Limeño classic, that’s great to share amongst friends as an appetizer or small individual plate. No food is welcome on a hot summers day than cool mashed potatoes stuffed with fruits of from the sea. Below you’ll find the ingredients and recipe for a simplified version of the dish, which Aracari’s gastronomic [...]

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Peruvian Recipe: Papa a la Huancaina

Storymaker — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:00:07 +0000

Papa a la Huancaina is a classic Peruvian Recipe, that originates from the magnificent city of Huancayo, high in the Andes. Below you’ll find the ingredients and recipe for the dish, which Aracari’s gastronomic advisor Maria Julia Raffo will be demonstrating in a live Instagram cook-a-long. So why not stock up on these ingredients and [...]

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“Food Is Life, Life Is Food”

Storymaker — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:00:57 +0000

Pandemic Tales from Peru: Penélope Alzamora Whilst international travel remains largely restricted, Aracari is still bringing you inspiring tales of people and culture from Peru, Bolivia, and the Galapagos. This month Aracari spoke with Peruvian Chef, Penélope Alzamora, our close friend and associate who for many years has looked after Aracari’s VIP guests on culinary [...]

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5 Peruvian Recipes For Summer

Storymaker — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:00:47 +0000

This month, Aracari’s special gastronomic advisor Maria Julia Raffo has kindly shared with us the details of five dishes Peruvians love to make in summertime. “Why not use what remains of the summer to bring some Peruvian inspiration into your kitchen” says Maria, whose insight into Peruvian gastronomy and connections to the restaurant scene have [...]

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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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Christmas in Peru – See, Eat, Do

Marisol — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:56:47 +0000

Christmas is an exhilarating, vibrant and joyful occasion in Peru. The holiday is celebrated with good food and plenty of cheer… but in a distinctly Peruvian manner. Here’s a taste of what to expect at Christmas in Peru, but nothing we write will compare to experiencing the real thing. You’ll just have to visit to [...]

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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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