World Renowned Chef’s Exciting New Project in Bolivia – Gustu, La Paz
Claus Meyer, creator and co-founder of the #2 rated restaurant in the world Noma, has recently embarked on a new Bolivian venture, one that is much more than a restaurant. His newest restaurant, Gustu,...
View ArticleA Must Taste Guide to Fruit in Peru
Blessed with extreme biodiversity and the three vastly different climate zones of the coast, highlands, and jungle, Peru is home to a myriad of fruits, some native, others exotic and rarely known in...
View ArticleUncovering the Incredible Peruvian Archaeology, Culture & Wildlife in the...
A recent visit to the relatively unknown Chachapoyas region in northern Peru has opened up a whole new realm of travel for me. Offering a unique balance and interconnectedness of a largely unearthed...
View ArticleExploring the Eclectic Art Collection of Arts Boutique Hotel B
Located directly next door to the country’s most important contemporary art gallery and within walking distance of several other prominent Lima galleries, Arts Boutique Hotel B has a strong connection...
View ArticleExclusive: Arennas Mancora Opens its Doors
The beachfront property Arennas Mancora has recently undergone a combination of renovation and expansion, and Aracari was the very first to hear the details and see the latest photos of the shiny new...
View ArticleManu Wildlife Center: A journey to deepest, darkest Peru
A few months back, in April, I ventured once again to the southern Peruvian rainforest and to the Manu Wildlife Center (MWC), located in the buffer zone of the Manu National Park. Having already...
View ArticleAna Maria Corgono and the Asociación Maria Reiche: Nazca Lines Preservation
Only a few months ago Simon, James and Lauren of Aracari took an overflight to view the Nazca Lines and geoglyphs etched into the coastal deserts of southern Peru. The lines have drawn thousands of...
View ArticleCoffee Rust: La Roya Blight Affects Peruvian Coffee Production in 2013
As devoted and, at times, feverous lovers of coffee here at Aracari, when we heard about trouble brewing in the Peruvian coffee community, we were simply obliged to investigate. Thousands of...
View ArticleMistura VI: Culinary “Mundos” of Peru Meet in Magdalena del Mar
It felt a bit surreal crossing the dusty lot to the entrance of Mistura with masses of people, mostly large families, chattering on all sides in feverish excitement for the fair. As the crowds...
View ArticleDiscovering Jewish Heritage in Lima and Peru
Despite the fact that Lima is known for being a melting pot of different cultures, it might still come as a surprise to many that the city has a strong Jewish community. It’s true nonetheless! Just...
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