Luxury hotel in Peru Beach bliss in Peru is an increasingly tempting prospect with a number of new properties opening on the country’s northern shores. We recently had the opportunity to preview the latest beachfront venue in Mancora, KiChic, before its public debut. Mancora already counts with several beachfront resorts,…

Machu Picchu Luxury trips During my tour of Machu Picchu, our guide pointed to Huayna Picchu, the mountain that overlooks the citadel, and said, “Do you see those, little dots on the side of the mountain? Those are people climbing to the top. Not a hike for people with vertigo.”…

The Moche Route and Chicama Surf Resort

Highlights of Northern Peru: The Moche Route & Chicama Resort This guest blog article was written by Liam Browne and Piotr Piecha, who travelled with Aracari along the Moche Route on Peru’s north coast in April 2013. The Moche Route: More than Machu Picchu The Moche Route: To drive north…

It was on a Thursday evening that my colleagues Mark, Maria Julia and I found ourselves walking along the Jirón de la Unión in the center of Lima, looking for Casa Aliaga: the Aracari team had been invited to this historic landmark by Jerónimo de Aliaga, a chef who has recently…

Horseriding in Colca Canyon

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For travelers who looking for an outdoor adventure, Peru has wonderful opportunities to horseback ride through impressive landscapes  One of our favorite places to ride is in the Colca Valley in Southern Peru, home to a range of alternative adventure activities, cultural and historical attractions. Here we share our expereince horseriding in Colca Canyon…

On Tuesday night I ventured with my colleagues Giovanna and Vicky to the Alianza Francesa of Lima to listen to a talk about the gastronomy of Peru and France; one of the speakers at the event, writer and Peruvian culinary specialist Naguib Ciurlizza, had kindly invited the Aracari team to attend….