A family trip to Peru is sure to be exciting, educational and memorable. Peru offers a wide array of experiences, and there’s something to keep every child and adult in the party entertained. To help you decide what to do on your trip, we made this list of the best family activities in Peru. We’ve organized the list by type, so you can choose the activities that best suit your family. Your guide to travelling to Peru with kids For Kids Who Love Animals and Nature Explore the Amazon with tailored kid-friendly activities. The Tambopata Research Center in the Tambopata National Reserve offers an authentic jungle experience with unrivalled wildlife watching opportunities. Children will love seeing the colourful macaw clay licks, and adults will appreciate the luxury accommodation. Swim with sea lions and see Humboldt penguins on the Palomino Islands off the coast of Lima. This full-day excursion is especially popular with older children and teens. Traveling to the islands by private sailboat ensures you can enjoy the wildlife at your leisure. The northern beach town of Mancora offers incredible whale watching opportunities. Visit between August and November to see the humpback whales in all their glory. Charter a boat with a marine biologist to have all your questions answered. For Kids Who Love to Learn Learn all about the history of Peruvian chocolate and take part in private chocolate making workshops at the Choco Museo in Lima. Foodie families will love the Peru with Flavor tour, which can of course be tailored to accommodate even young children. Crafty kids will love the abundance of traditional textile and pottery workshops offered in Cusco, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Children of all ages can make their own souvenirs to bring home. The Nazca Lines are a phenomenal collection of geoglyphs in Southern Peru.
A family trip to Peru is sure to be exciting, educational and memorable. Peru offers a wide array of experiences, and there’s something to keep every child and adult in the party entertained. To help you decide what to do on your trip, we made this list of the best…
In honor of International Women's Day, Aracari is celebrating women who dedicate their lives to leading responsible businesses connected to tourism in Perú. Here, you'll meet Adriana von Hagen of Kentitambo. Adriana von Hagen is the founder of Kentitambo, a series of 5 double bungalows with ensuite facilities located on a hillside overlooking the Museo Leymebamba. Kentitambo is located in the town of Leymebamba in the cloud forest of Chachapoyas, northern Perú. When Adriana arrived, the surrounding natural area was in rough shape. Over the years, she’s transformed it into paradise. “In just over twenty years we have converted a deforested, barren hillside into a lush forest of native species teeming with hummingbirds,” Adriana says. “Thus the name of our lodge, Kentitambo - the hummingbird inn. We have multiple hummingbird feeders as well as plantings that attract as many as 16 species of hummingbirds, in addition to warblers, tanagers, parrots, toucans, and trogons.” Adriana is the author of a number of books on Inca, pre-Inca, and Chachapoyas culture. She has a deep interest in tropical ecology, archaeology, and handicrafts. “I came to Leymebamba in 1997 to help rescue and protect Chachapoya mummies and artifacts from looters at the Laguna de los Condores and was instrumental in creating the Museo Leymebamba.” Built With Care Adriana and her partner Oscar first built their own house in the area, and then decided to have guests visit to view the hummingbirds and relax. As their acclaim grew, they decided to try lodging - and the rest is history. Adriana and Oscar now split their time between Kentitambo, Lima, and the world. Kentitambo’s location is a delight. “It is a stone's-throw from the Museo Leymebamba, considered one of Perú's top five museums as well as its gardens of native flora, over 50 bird
In honor of International Women’s Day, Aracari is celebrating women who dedicate their lives to leading responsible businesses connected to tourism in Perú. Here, you’ll meet Adriana von Hagen of Kentitambo. Adriana von Hagen is the founder of Kentitambo, a series of 5 double bungalows with ensuite facilities located on…
