At the turn of every new year, the team here at Aracari dedicate hours to curating their travel hotlist for the year ahead. Using our insider knowledge – the product of 25 years’ experience in luxury travel – our experts seek out other industry trailblazers who are pioneering new and innovative ways to experience our region. The criteria for making it onto our travel hotlist is of course very stringent. Marisol and her team continuously pose questions around sustainability, authenticity, and purposeful travel – ensuring that those who make it onto our shortlist do in fact adhere to Aracari’s own core values. And that’s not forgetting the most important criteria of all – you, our guests. From hotels to hikes, from superyachts to superfood restaurants – every entry has been chosen because we believe they are aligned perfectly with the astute Aracari traveler. Destinations and experiences you will want to earmark, assign travel time to, and visit over the next 12 months. So – before you begin to pen your own bucket list for 2022, let us gift ours to you. A shortlist of the very best happenings in luxury travel, and let’s just say – it looks set to be a very happy New Year indeed… 1. Hotel CIRQA, Arequipa The year-round sunny climate of Arequipa makes it the perfect destination for those seeking sunshine alongside some of Peru’s finest culture and cuisine. And this year, our travel hotlist features the perfect base from which to explore the white city. Hotel CIRQA is a beautiful boutique hotel that captures the city’s unique history and architectural style. Opening its doors in 2019, just before the pandemic took hold of international travel, the property was never really afforded the grand opening it deserves! You’ll find just eleven rooms, housed in a
At the turn of every new year, the team here at Aracari dedicate hours to curating their travel hotlist for the year ahead. Using our insider knowledge – the product of 25 years’ experience in luxury travel – our experts seek out other industry trailblazers who are pioneering new and…
At Aracari, we have spent the last 25 years’ fostering meaningful relationships with local suppliers, responsible hotels, indigenous communities and environmental initiatives. That’s because as a leading, luxury travel agent –regenerative, conscious and sustainable travel in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and the Galapagos has always been inherent to what we offer our guests. Designing unforgettable travel experiences that intertwine a luxurious vacation to Peru with what truly matters: protecting our fragile region and the people who live here. Stories of Sustainability The pandemic gave us time to really take stock of what our partners are doing to wholeheartedly embrace sustainable travel. Marisol and her team wanted to truly unearth all the different projects, initiatives and grassroots organizations that Aracari’s partners are supporting. The purpose of doing so was to ensure that as a luxury travel company, we are always facilitating authentic, sustainable tourism for our guests traveling to Peru and beyond. Once we reached out to our partners, many of whom are long-time friends of Marisol – we discovered stories even more incredible than we could have imagined. So, from ingenious ways of transforming organic waste into fertilizer in the Amazon rainforest, to a Special Needs and Scholarship program for disadvantaged children in the Sacred Valley – we are proud to bring you five of our favorite sustainability stories. Titilaka Titilaka is located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Titicaca in Peru on a tranquil private peninsula shared only with a local indigenous Aymara community. Over the years, the Titilaka team have worked hard to support the locals who live here. They employ over three-quarters of their staff from the local villages and have created social programs to help vulnerable women and the elderly. This deep-rooted care for the community has meant that guests who visit the property have
At Aracari, we have spent the last 25 years’ fostering meaningful relationships with local suppliers, responsible hotels, indigenous communities and environmental initiatives. That’s because as a leading, luxury travel agent –regenerative, conscious and sustainable travel in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and the Galapagos has always been inherent to what we offer…
As Peru’s more rustic cousin, Bolivia is a country that until the last decade, remained largely unexplored by International travelers. But as one of Aracari’s flagship destinations, Bolivia has been very much a feature of our tailormade itineraries for almost 25’ years. Witnessing Bolivia’s evaluation from a destination only suited to the more adventurous traveler, to a country now catering different styles, means Marisol and her team are very much in the know when it comes to what to do and see within Bolivia’s landlocked borders. From soaring mountain peaks and untouched rainforest, to expansive, otherworldly salt flats and sweeping savannahs – Bolivia is a country that will stay with you long after you return home. However, knowing Bolivia’s secrets is the key to planning a trip of a lifetime. These secrets can’t be found on Google, but only from those who know her best – so, in an Aracari exclusive, here are our favorite must-see highlights of breathtaking Bolivia. Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia’s majestic salt flats (Salar de Uyuni) stretch as far as the eye can see in every direction. At over 10,000 square kilometers in area, this vast expansive is one of South America’s great natural wonders. Marisol and her team of Bolivia experts have crafted each detail of our Salar de Uyuni experiences to take in rarely visited colorful lagoons, rock gardens, geyser fields and cactus forests that other travelers simply won’t know about. Guests may choose to visit the salt flats by private excursion led by Aracari’s expert guides, a one-in-a-lifetime experience that includes taking in the sunset with a glass of Bolivian red wine and local delicacies. Or instead, to include the Salar de Uyuni as part of one of our exhilarating road trip itineraries that cross borders from Peru to Bolivia to Chile,
As Peru’s more rustic cousin, Bolivia is a country that until the last decade, remained largely unexplored by International travelers. But as one of Aracari’s flagship destinations, Bolivia has been very much a feature of our tailormade itineraries for almost 25’ years. Witnessing Bolivia’s evaluation from a destination only suited…
Are you pining for exclusive travel experiences? Do you want to connect with culture, community and craft from the comfort of your own home? Don’t miss your chance to sign up to our special event – and experience pure Peru with our virtual Hacienda art tour followed by a show from the wonderful Paso horses. Read the full story below for more about this exclusive event. In January of this year, we invited friends from around the world to join us for a live streaming of the Pachamama Ceremony – or offering to Mother Earth – conducted by Shaman Rufino Turpo high in the Andean mountains. The idea was to connect people to culture, community and craft in a time when there are so many restrictions on how we’re able to interact with the world around us. The event was a great success, and Marisol and her team of Travel Designers were thrilled to be able to play a part in facilitating such a unique and immersive experience once more, albeit virtually. Since then, we’ve been working hard to engage with many of our expert friends across Peru. In the hope that we are able to take more of our exclusive experiences online and make them globally accessible to everyone stuck at home. Thankfully our call was heard, this time by long-time friend of Aracari and owner of the beautiful Hacienda Huayoccari - Jose Ignacio Lambarri. On the 17th April, we invite you to join Jose as he takes us on a remarkable tour of this 17th century hacienda. The virtual event will include an introduction to the family’s impressive private collection of paintings, carved wood, glazed pottery from Lake Titicaca, Toritos of Pucará, colonial saints and silver pieces, dating from pre-Inca, Inca, Viceregal and Republican times. But not before heading
Are you pining for exclusive travel experiences? Do you want to connect with culture, community and craft from the comfort of your own home? Don’t miss your chance to sign up to our special event – and experience pure Peru with our virtual Hacienda art tour followed by a show from…
Peru is a captivating land of striking natural beauty, remarkable ancient heritage, and increasingly cosmopolitan culture - reflected especially in its arts and gastronomic scenes. So no doubt choosing to honeymoon in the land of the Incas, will give you and your partner memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. We've tailormade the honeymoon experiences of numerous guests over the years and in this post we've picked out some of our top experiences for honeymooners in Peru. 1.Horseback ride in Colca Canyon What could be more romantic than two soulmates galloping into the sunset, across the breath-taking terrain of the world's deepest rock canyon. The sights and sounds of wild vicuñas, and condors soaring overhead will surely make this honeymoon experience like no other. In fact, we can even recommend the perfect spa lodge, situated by nearby hot-springs, Colca Lodge offers an array of indulgent spa treatments after a long day of horseback riding. Learn More 2.Dine in Peru's world-renowned restaurants Even if you're more attracted to the wilderness and Inca culture of Peru, than it's gastronomy. A special occasion, such as a honeymoon, warrants dining somewhere memorable. Fortunately, Peru is home to three of Latin America's top ten restaurants which include Maido, Central, and Osso all located in Lima. In each of these restaurants, you'll sample some of the delights of Peru's natural larder, prepared and cooked to the finest standards. If you'd like to book a table, we can even help make the reservations. Learn More 3.Take a romantic cruise through the Amazon Gazing out over the rainforest, to the sound of exotic birdlife, as the sun sets over the Amazon river has to be one of the most romantic experiences we can help newlyweds arrange. We can reserve some of the most luxurious private charter yachts
Peru is a captivating land of striking natural beauty, remarkable ancient heritage, and increasingly cosmopolitan culture – reflected especially in its arts and gastronomic scenes. So no doubt choosing to honeymoon in the land of the Incas, will give you and your partner memories that will be cherished for a…
In these socially distant times, there looks set to be a boom in demand for booking private vacation rentals and small boutique accommodation. The trend is driven by many travelers' desperation for some rest and relaxation at the end of 2020, but also an increasing awareness of the need to travel safely. If only you know where to look, Peru offers an array of exclusive villas, beach houses, rainforest lodges, and private condos - in all corners of the country - that provide travelers with that new definition of luxury, which concerns privacy, comfort, and first-class amenities. With this in mind, we've compiled a comprehensive list of the best small hotels and private vacation rentals across Peru and shared with you a little about what to expect. In addition to the private accommodation, many of the smaller hotels listed here, also allow guests to book their entire property, individual floors, or even a wing of the building, for added assurances. This opens the door to safe travel with larger groups of friends and family, often at a superb value. Finally, we should not fail to mention that all our hotel partners are making individual efforts to keep their guests and staff safe by introducing such features as; requiring masks in public areas, the taking of regular temperature checks, pre-booking of common facilities, and installation of sanitizer stations. Anyway without further ado, here is our list of the best small hotels and private vacation rentals in Peru: Best Vacation Rentals In Lima A stately 9-bedroom republican home in the heart of Lima’s bohemian district, Villa Barranco is one of our favorite places to stay in Peru's capital. Few travelers realize that's it's possible to rent this home away from home. Beyond the chic decoration of the property, you'll relish the pacific ocean views
In these socially distant times, there looks set to be a boom in demand for booking private vacation rentals and small boutique accommodation. The trend is driven by many travelers’ desperation for some rest and relaxation at the end of 2020, but also an increasing awareness of the need to…