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…
A Journey in the Two Worlds of Peru "This notion of travel as moving through space, but also being in one place at a time, is vividly exemplified in the travel books of Ronald Wright," says Alberto Manguel in the introduction to the new Eland edition of Ronald Wright's classic book on Peru - 'Cut Stones & Crossroads - A Journey in the Two Worlds of Peru'. For those who have hiked the Inca Trail; experienced Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca, you will know precisely what Alberto Manguel is inferring. When visiting these ancient metropolises today, one only imagines how they must have operated in the era of the Incas. The thrill is real, just as Ronald Wright has captured in all his writings on Peru. This month Aracari has been very fortunate to pose a few questions to the acclaimed travel writer, ahead of the re-release of Cut Stones and Crossroads. Here's what we discovered ... AT: Why did you write Cut Stones and Crossroads? RW: Cut Stones and Crossroads was my very first book, written after I spent some years in Peru and other parts of Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s. The book's success launched me as a writer, and it's a great pleasure to see it re-issued in Eland's new edition with a fresh introduction and update. I've now written ten books in various forms -- fiction, history, and works on ecology, anthropology and politics. Some also focus on Peru, like my latest, The Gold Eaters, a novel set during the Spanish invasion of the Inca Empire five centuries ago. But I think all my work, whether about Peru or not, flows from a youthful fascination with the Incas, which began by chance reading in my teens. Peru was one of civilization's six or
A Journey in the Two Worlds of Peru “This notion of travel as moving through space, but also being in one place at a time, is vividly exemplified in the travel books of Ronald Wright,” says Alberto Manguel in the introduction to the new Eland edition of Ronald Wright’s classic…
Bolivia is a mesmerizing and thrilling destination for adventure travelers. It boasts some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in the world. Travelers can experience soaring mountain peaks, pristine rainforest, extraordinary salt flats and sweeping savannahs, all in one land-locked country. In today’s blog post we’re sharing five of our favourite itinerary stops. Be sure to consider these for your next Bolivian adventure: Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia’s expansive salt flats (Salar de Uyuni) draw curious travelers from all over the world. The largest salt flat in the world is also one of South America’s greatest natural wonders. As you travel across these pristine plains, you’ll happen upon colorful lagoons, rock gardens, geyser fields and cactus forests. It’s an otherworldly experience you’ll never forget. Aracari can arrange a private excursion to the salt flats as part of your Bolivian itinerary. This intimate tour is led by expert guides who will take you to the most exhilarating spots. The salt flats are located in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes. You can fly to Uyuni from La Paz in less than an hour, which makes it very accessible as part of a wider itinerary. Eduardo de Avaroa National Park Eduardo de Avaroa National Park is another extremely remote but utterly breathtaking location in southwest Bolivia. In fact, the ethereal scenery of the park pairs perfectly with a trip to the salt flats. Eduardo de Avaroa National Park boasts a diverse and complex array of landscapes in just 7,147sq km (2,760 square miles). Mountains, high desert plains, active volcanoes, hot springs, fumaroles and a mysterious red lake are just some of the things you can expect to see. There is also a huge amount of wildlife in the park, including three types of rare flamingo, 10 species of lizard, pumas,
Bolivia is a mesmerizing and thrilling destination for adventure travelers. It boasts some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in the world. Travelers can experience soaring mountain peaks, pristine rainforest, extraordinary salt flats and sweeping savannahs, all in one land-locked country. In today’s blog post we’re sharing five of…
