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February 12, 2018

5 Highlights of Paracas National Reserve

Amid the striking coastal desert of Peru lies the Paracas National Reserve. A protected natural area known for an abundance of marine wildlife, arid, orange-colored desert, and dramatic shoreline of wind and wave-sculpted rock formations. Found just a four-hour drive from Lima, the Paracas National Reserve is well worth a…

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February 11, 2018

Ronald Elward on Finding the Inca Descendants

Ronald Elward is a Dutch expat and one of Aracari’s specialist guides in Lima, leading visitors to the capital on a historical city tour, which showcases the unique past of Lima. Lima Specialist Guide Ronald Elward For many years Ronald has been busy digging deeper into the connection between the past…

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January 22, 2018

Marisol Named to 2018 Wendy Perrin WOW List

Aracari is excited to announce... Our founder & CEO, Marisol Mosquera, has been named on Wendy Perrin’s 2018 WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts for her expertise and connections in Peru and Bolivia! Aracari Founder Named to Wendy Perrin WOW List The list is an exclusive and selective roundup of the world’s top destination specialists with Wendy quoting Marisol and fellow WOW Listers as “the most well-connected travel fixers and custom itinerary designers in the world.” No matter where your next holiday might take you, we invite you to check out the list of rigorously vetted experts as a useful trip planning resource. What landed Marisol on the Wendy Perrin WOW List? At the forefront of experiential travel, Marisol Mosquera founded Aracari in 1996 with the vision of offering authentic and luxury journeys to discerning travelers while supporting the communities and environments in the regions they explored. Through connections cultivated by her, Aracari has fostered an unparalleled network of specialists in art, history, archaeology, gastronomy and culture, who provide our guests with their invaluable insight into the places they visit—information and access otherwise inaccessible to travelers. Marisol and the locally-based expert travel planning team in Lima offer trusted advice based on first-hand experience and arrange bespoke, multi-day trips to Peru on a private basis. Whether being guided by an art historian, explorer or anthropologist in Cusco, or enjoying behind-the-scenes museum visits in northern Peru, travelers can take advantage of privileged insider access to the destinations Aracari has been exploring for nearly two decades. Other Accolades of Marisol & Aracari Marisol has not only been featured on the Wendy Perrin WOW List, but has also been recognized as a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist to Peru and Bolivia and selected as the Travel + Leisure A-List as a specialist for Peru and Bolivia. Aracari has also been awarded Positive’ Luxury’s

Aracari is excited to announce… Our founder & CEO, Marisol Mosquera, has been named on Wendy Perrin’s 2018 WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts for her expertise and connections in Peru and Bolivia! Aracari Founder Named to Wendy Perrin WOW List The list is an exclusive and selective roundup of the world’s…

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January 16, 2018

The Top Peru Culinary Tour Experiences

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Peru is recognized as one of the world’s top culinary destinations thanks to an almost unbeatable variety of ingredients as a result of such diverse climates, as well as the country’s capital being home to four of the World’s Best 50 Restaurants. From gourmet dining to local eateries, a visit…

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January 16, 2018

The Best Luxury Amazon Lodges Peru

Divided by powerful rivers, home to some of the earth's last isolated indigenous tribes, and filled with 10% of the world's species, the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest is a natural wonder unlike any other. Aracari has personally explored the planet's oldest jungle to handpick the best luxury Amazon lodges Peru, taking into account their guiding expertise, sustainability efforts, comfort and service. Read on for a round-up of our top picks, or contact us to start planning a tailormade trip Peru. The Best Luxury Amazon Lodges Peru BEST FOR WILDLIFE: TAMBOPATA RESEARCH CENTER Tambopata Research Center: Located around eight hours upriver from the city of Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Research Center (TRC) is the most remote Amazon lodge in Peru and the only lodge within Tambopata National Reserve. Its secluded location deep in the heart of the jungle provides guests unrivaled opportunity for wildlife watching evidenced by the 25% of guests that see jaguars and the colorful spectacle of Macaw clay licks located mere meters from the lodge. Highlights of a trip to Tambopata Research Center also include the chance to participate in authentic wildlife investigations through the citizen's science project Wired Amazon and rooms that offer private decks or outdoor living rooms. Read about Marisol’s (Aracari’s Founder and CEO) experience at Tambopata Research Center. BEST FOR FAMILIES: REFUGIO AMAZONAS Refugio Amazonas: Our top pick for those traveling with children is Refugio Amazonas. Four hours from Puerto Maldonado, this lodge offers the only attraction especially made for kids in the Peruvian Amazon: the Children’s Rainforest Trail. Along with the trail, a special program for teens and a variety of other kid-friendly adventures make Refugio Amazonas one of the best luxury Amazon lodges Peru for families. BEST FOR PRIVACY: AMAZON VILLA Amazon Villa: For the utmost privacy look no further than this cozy Amazon villa located 15 minutes from Refugio Amazonas. With pristine jungle as the backdrop,

Divided by powerful rivers, home to some of the earth’s last isolated indigenous tribes, and filled with 10% of the world’s species, the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest is a natural wonder unlike any other. Aracari has personally explored the planet’s oldest jungle to handpick the best luxury Amazon lodges Peru, taking into account their guiding…

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December 26, 2017

5 Trips to Peru to Inspire Your 2018 Vacation

Get over the winter blues and start planing your exotic, far-flung trips in 2018! If you’re thinking about traveling to South America, Peru has it all. Tick Machu Picchu off your bucket list, dine in the world’s top restaurants and discover stunning landscapes from the depths of the Amazon to the…

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