Aracari’s New Look

Aracari’s New Website & Branding We are back after a few months of silence with our monthly newsletter, which I know many of you have much enjoyed over the years. It is now called “Aracari News”  and its content, much like it was before,  intends to keep you abreast of interesting…

The Art of Artisanal Fishing in Peru

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Artisanal Fishing in Peru’s Cabo Blanco, a village in the North of the country, is declared National Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture in Peru In the 1950s and 1960s, Cabo Blanco became an important fishing destination for the abundance and variety of species that came to this particular…

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

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The Alternative Rainbow Mountain Outside of Cusco lies a truly magical landscape of painted colored mountains and sweeping red valleys in the Andes. Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, has become something of a ‘must-see’ site on the traditional tourist circuit in Cusco, but is now besieged by hundreds of…

A Short Sacred Valley Hike Off the Beaten Path

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a paradise for all types of travelers – but no matter what you love to do, I highly recommend you take one day during a visit to get off the beaten path and get outdoors. This short Sacred Valley hike is a great…

Visiting Hacienda La Caravedo Ica

Caravedo Ica

On a recent trip to Peru I took a long weekend and headed 4 hours south of Lima to visit Ica, an area of vast fertile land that produces succulent grapes for Pisco (Peru’s national drink). I am thrilled to share my experience which was centered around my stay at Hacienda…

The Best Hotels in the Sacred Valley

best hotels in the sacred valley - inkaterra hacienda urubamba

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, located just a one and a half hour drive from Cusco – the gateway to Machu Picchu – is a must-visit destination on a trip to Peru. Dotted with archaeological ruins, traditional rural villages and sweeping landscapes of rich, fertile land, the Sacred Valley…