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Traveling in Peru: the time is now

Marisol — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:24:10 +0000

In the week of May 17th, 2021, Aracari marked an incredibly special occasion. We welcomed our first guest since before the pandemic back for a luxury vacation in Peru. Astrid chose to travel to Peru from Switzerland, in order to experience our Classic Luxury Peru; an itinerary designed to take in the must-see destinations whilst [...]

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Hacienda Huayoccari in the Sacred Valley

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

Imagine visiting a Spanish Colonial hacienda in the Sacred Valley and having lunch hosted by the owners who love orchids, food, horses and collect Peruvian archaeology and folk art. This is Hacienda Huayoccari, owned by the Lambarri-Orihuela Family and conveniently located between Pisac and Urubamba. Stepping Back in Time: Hacienda Huayoccari Since the 17th Century, [...]

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Stand Up Paddle Cusco

Marisol — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:42:28 +0000

Practiced originally on the shores of Hawaii, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has become increasingly popular in recent years. Having heard a lot about it, I decided to try out the soft adventure sport on a stunning high altitude lake near Cusco. This adventure activity takes half a day and is best in the morning [...]

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Cusco Culinary Experience: Urban Eats by Day

Alice Farkas — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:54:58 +0000

Nestled into the Andean Highlands, Cusco is perfectly positioned to tap into a wide array of the country’s natural produce. As specialists in culinary travel, Aracari gives travelers the opportunity to explore the gastronomy of the historic city through various Cusco culinary experiences including Urban Eats by day, Urban Eats by night, and The Chef’s [...]

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Exploring Rainbow Mountain Peru

Marisol — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:51:45 +0000

As an avid trekker and outdoor enthusiast, the vast offerings of Peru and the Andes Mountains are a dream come true. Occasionally I find myself overwhelmed by the options I have at my fingertips, but when I arrived in Cusco for the first time there was no doubt in my mind what my priority adventures [...]

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The Chef’s Cusco Food Tour

Alice Farkas — Thu, 25 May 2017 17:34:19 +0000

Aracari’s head of marketing Caroline, tests out a new culinary experience for our guests, tasting her way through the streets of Cusco and learning more about Peruvian food with every bite! Peru boasts an almost unbelievable number of ingredients and rich culinary history, sitting firmly on the international food scene as a must-visit culinary destination. [...]

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Urban Eats by night: Cusco Culinary Tour

Alice Farkas — Thu, 25 May 2017 17:20:36 +0000

Aracari’s head of marketing Caroline checks out our Cusco Culinary Tour – Urban Eats by night. Peru has an international reputation for the variety of its ingredients and the ingenuity of its world-renowned chefs. A trip to Peru would not be complete without tasting your way through some of the country’s favourite flavours and dishes, and this is [...]

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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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The Magnificent Inca Walls of Cusco

Marisol — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:00:24 +0000

Cusco is a hybrid city, with Incan and Spanish colonial history constantly coming into contact and mixing in truly unique ways. One way in which the Incan legacy of Cusco pushes through the cracks of the Spanish colonial sheen is with the Inca walls that are scattered throughout the city, structures so strong and masterfully crafted [...]

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Señor de los Temblores Procession in Cusco

Marisol — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:00:55 +0000

In a country with a depth and complexity of history as Peru, ancient and deep-rooted religious beliefs vie with the official national religion of Catholicism. Add to this the dramatic physical and political impacts of the great earthquake of 1650 and the invasion of the Spanish Conquistadors – and you have the makings of a [...]

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