UJ #12 - 60 unique experiences in Peru

LIMATOURS / 60 YEARS
Conqueror or sybarite?
Be both in the Casa de Aliaga
In 1976, the 15th generation of
Aliagas in Lima agreed to open
their family home to private visits
exclusively for guests of LimaTours,
as part of a first-in-Peru initiative
of heritage preservation through
sustainable tourism. The programme
has been a successful model for all
stakeholders, for 40 years.
The historic centre of Lima contains an old town
house that has remained unchanged over the
years: the Casa de Aliaga. During the day, the sun
filters into the elegant Andalusian courtyard and
you can wander through rooms that have witnessed
500 years of history. This is one of the oldest
houses in Lima, occupied without interruption by
the same family, who have kept it in perfect condition.
One of the current generation, chef Jeronimo
de Aliaga, has created an unforgettable experience
in the 16th Century dining room.
Decorated in the old style, the tables set for lunch
or dinner await diners ready for a surreal adventure.
The fortunate ones are few, as there are not
many places. But the menu is fresh and flavourful,
with the produce shown off in an intelligent and
high-quality manner: there are organic products,
both local and imported, fish and shellfish and a
fusion of light classy flavours. An honest cuisine
delicately prepared; a harmonious mixture of tradition
and modernity.
Christian Declercq
Let the star be your guide
in the Amazon
All-inclusive cruises
on the M/V Amazon Star
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Sailing in the River Amazon is an unbeatable adventure, but cruising in the Amazon Star is better still.
The vessel is spacious and includes a bar, restaurant, lecture room, observation deck as well as comfortable
cabins with air conditioning, large windows and private balconies from which you can observe the
surrounding natural world. The jungle is a place to explore, make contact with its flora and fauna and listen
to its intimate sounds. Have a close encounter with nature on an excursion launch or walking through the
jungle foliage, before relaxing in the lecture theatre, on the terrace or in your cabin. You will be received
a board with a delicious Peruvian cocktail and will not have to worry about anything for the rest of the
trip.
DIVERSITY FOR
NATURE LOVERS
The jungle is home to more than
800 species of birds, thousands
of species of insects, fish and
reptiles such as the anaconda
and the black caiman. You can
also see arum lilies, jungle
orchids, huge trees and natural
medicinal products used to treat
various ailments. The jungle is
a paradise for lovers of biology,
bird watchers and adventurers
willing to penetrate deeper into
the Amazon forest.
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