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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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Wonders of Chinchero Trek

Marisol — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:50:23 +0000

Nestled into the stunning mountains and highlands of Peru’s Sacred Valley is the town of Chinchero – well-known for its historic ruins and iconic weavers. One great way to experience the town and its surrounds is on a Chinchero trek. Read on for details of the incredible full-day experience, which can be included on any [...]

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Canocota Canyon Colca Peru Hike

Marisol — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:54:06 +0000

As one of the lucky countries with the Andes decorating its landscapes, Peru is rich in hiking and climbing opportunities for adventure travelers. But the best part about the varied terrain is that there is trekking for every skill set and fitness level. A great hike for soft adventurers, who love to be outside but [...]

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Two Day Lares Trek in Peru

Marisol — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 21:15:15 +0000

The Two Day Lares trek in Peru The two day Lares trek from Patakancha to Lares is a spectacular hike through the Peruvian Andes. One of the most popular alternative hikes to the Inca trail, the Lares trek can be done as a three day / two night trek, or quicker over two days and [...]

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Explora Valle Sagrado Review

Alice Farkas — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:14:45 +0000

Earlier this year I packed my hiking boots and headed to the hills to stay at Explora’s first property in Peru, Explora Valle Sagrado. Offering understated luxury for adventure-seekers, it puts the personality of a lodge inside the body of a sizable, 50-room hotel. Set within a 30-odd hectare plantation of giant corn and kiwicha, [...]

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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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Machu Picchu Hiking Tours

Marisol — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:39:56 +0000

While a visit to the iconic Inca citadel Machu Picchu is a must-see highlight of most visitors’ trip to Peru, how you experience it, and how you get there is completely up to you, with lots of options to choose from. Remember that sometimes the journey is half the adventure! Here we share information on the best [...]

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Exploring Colca Canyon in Peru

Marisol — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:07:08 +0000

One of our favorite places in Peru has got to be the dramatic natural beauty of Colca Canyon in the south of Peru, near to the city of Arequipa. As one of the deepest canyons in the world, Colca carves an impressive line through the mountainous landscape for over 50 kilometres (31 miles). The latest National Geographic Survey sited this [...]

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Hike to Laguna 69 in the Cordillera Blanca

Marisol — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:16:27 +0000

This was my first hiking trip in Peru, and what a place to start! The hike to Laguna 69 was one of the top on my peru adventure travel bucket-list. The Cordillera Blanca mountain range attracts hiking enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies from all over the world. As the world’s second highest mountain range after the Himalayas, the [...]

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Alternative Treks to the Inca Trail

Marisol — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:19:55 +0000

The Inca Trail in Peru is one of, if not the most, famous treks in the world, taking in three major sets of Inca ruins en route to the mythical citadel Machu Picchu, traversing through cloud forest, puna grasslands and high altitude passes. However, bucket-list status can sometimes come at a price. With strictly limited trail permits for [...]

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