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Founder-Led Journey to Bolivia Accompanied by Bolivian Artist Gastón Ugalde Founder-Led Journey to Bolivia Accompanied by Bolivian Artist Gastón Ugalde 21 – 30 April 2018 Specially designed by Aracari Founder Marisol Mosquera Jr. Schell 237 Of. 602, Miraflores, Lima 18, Perú T: + 51 (01) 651 2424 | F: + 51 (01) 651 2426 | Email: [email protected] Dear friends and travellers, I am delighted to warmly welcome you to join me on this special 10-day group trip to Bolivia to commemorate 20 years of Aracari, accompanied by myself and Bolivia’s most celebrated living artist, Gastón Ugalde. 21 – 30 April, 2018 Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama Special Price US $3,950 per person Neighboring my home country of Peru, Bolivia has never failed to entrance me over my countless visits exploring the country in-depth. From the colonial cities of Sucre and Potosí to the mesmerizing natural wonder of the white salt flats of Uyuni and other-worldly landscapes of the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, Bolivia boasts unrivalled scenery and rich history, having been one of the hubs of Andean civilizations for centuries. Over the years I have met fascinating people who have added insight to my understanding of the country. It will be my pleasure to introduce you to some of these Bolivian friends during your journey. Through them, we will enjoy insider access to places not always accessible to the public. Meeting and connecting with local people adds a special dimension to any trip and I truly believe that this is the best way to gain an authentic understanding of a country. I am proud to have been recognized as Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist to Bolivia and selected numerous times on Travel + Leisure’s A-List for Bolivia. Drawing on my own travel experience, I have carefully designed this group journey to encompass my destination highlights - as well as planning a few special experiences with my personal contacts like Gastón Ugalde along the way! I look forward sharing my love of this fascinating, diverse country in South America with travellers who share a spirit of adventure. Saludos, Marisol Mosquera Founder & CEO Group Journey accompanied by Gastón Ugalde Given the moniker of the ‘Andean Warhol’ by art critics, Gastón Ugalde is Bolivia’s most celebrated living artist and considered a visual arts leader in the region. Ugalde will accompany our trip to the salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia. Photos of Gastón Ugalde and his work can be seen below. Ugalde’s education background encompasses both the arts and Economics and Political Science which is seen in his work, being deeply rooted in Bolivian traditions and filled with socio-political references. With a career spanning half a century, Ugalde experimented with video art in his early work, a medium he pioneered in Bolivia in the seventies. He went on to master a spectrum of media, including performance, painting, sculpture, installation land-art and photography. Ugalde has had 81 solo-shows and over 160 collective exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale 2009 and 2001. Bringing along his cultural curiosity and riotous personality, we will have the opportunity to spend time with the leading artist for an unparalleled, privileged insight into his creative perspective on life and the arts in Bolivia. Ugalde will accompany us at the Salar de Uyuni, an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that frequently inspires and features in his boundary-pushing art, in particular his photography and installation work. Day by Day at a Glance Meal Plan Day Date Location Summarized Program Included International arrival into Santa Cruz or La Paz with domestic flight to Sucre. Transfer to hotel. Sat 21Apr 1 Sucre 4 nights at Parador Santa Maria La Real (standard 2018 Room) Full day visit to Tarabuco Market and colonial-era Sun 22 Apr Breakfast 2 Tarabuco Hacienda Candelaria 2018 Lunch Visit traditional factories and workshops (3hrs) Dinosaur Footprints (2hrs) Head back in time to see dinosaur footprints from over Mon 23 Apr Breakfast 3 Sucre 68 million years ago 2018 Visit the Monastery of San Felipe Neri and meet artist Dinner Edgar Urioste Welcome dinner hosted at Casa Aranjuez History and Traditions of Sucre Explore Sucre visiting the city’s key sites and museums Tues 24 Breakfast 4 Sucre (3hrs) Apr 2018 Lunch Afternoon at leisure Road transfer from Sucre to Potosí Visit Potosí, the former economic center of the Spanish Breakfast, Weds 25 5 Potosí (4hrs) Lunch & Apr 2018 empire Dinner and overnight at Hacienda Cayara Dinner Road transfer to Salar de Uyuni Evening star-gazing on the salt flats Breakfast, Thurs 26 6 Potosí - Uyuni Dinner and overnight at Palacio de Sal (standard Lunch & Apr 2018 room) Dinner Full day tour of Salar de Uyuni salt flats Breakfast, Fri 27 Apr 7 Uyuni Dinner and overnight at Tayka del Piedra Lunch & 2018 Dinner Small Lagoons Breakfast, Sat 28 Apr Lagoons & Salt Full day tour through the Chiguana salt flats and small lakes 8 Lunch & 2018 Flats Dinner and overnight at Mallku Cueva Dinner Eduardo Avaroa Full day tour of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve Sun 29 Apr Breakfast, 9 Reserve – San Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) 2018 Lunch Pedro de Atacama Overnight at Kimal Hotel OR Tierra Atacama Transfer to Calama airport Mon 30 Apr San Pedro de 10 2018 Atacama Option to extend stay in San Pedro de Atacama, with Breakfast activities and excursions planned and quoted separately. Detailed Itinerary Day 1 Saturday 21 April Domestic Arrival and Transfer to Hotel | An Aracari representative will be expecting you in Sucre from your domestic flight from Santa Cruz (or La Paz), with a sign bearing your name. She will greet you with a welcome pack, brief you on your trip, and escort you to your hotel to assist you with check-in. Within the welcome pack, you will find a hard copy of your itinerary for your trip with local times, maps, recommended shopping and eating and background information of the sites you will visit. She will also talk you through this information and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have at this point. All hotel vouchers are sent electronically prior to your check-in. We expect that you will be arriving in the afternoon after a long journey, so there are no activities planned for today. Instead, take the time to settle in, rest at the hotel or take a stroll around the beautiful colonial city of Sucre. You will be personally welcomed by the hotel owner, Mr Luis Rodriguez, who is the honorary consul for Spain. 4 nights at Parador Santa Maria La Real | Conveniently located one block from Sucre’s Plaza de Armas and only 35km from the airport, Parador Santa Maria La Real (2,750m) is a beautiful colonial house that has been restored and adapted into a comfortable and charming 23-room hotel. Preserving the traditional style and even some furniture from the 18th-century home, Parador Santa Maria also features modern amenities like free high-speed internet and spa facilities. Guests can relax on the charming terrace overlooking the churches of Sucre or explore the small museum featuring items discovered during the renovations. With its convenient location and old-world splendor, Parador Santa Maria is an excellent choice for anyone spending time in Sucre. We recommend dinner at the Alliance Francaise or El Solar restaurant, both cozy and informal options with good food. Day 2 Sunday 22 April Tarabuco Market & Hacienda Candelaria |Full day tour led by expert guide | The market village of Tarabuco and the traditional Hacienda Candelaria, outside Sucre, both offer fascinating insight into traditional indigenous life in Bolivia. This morning your private vehicle and guide will collect you from your hotel to head to the village of Tarabuco, approximately 1hr 15min away. Tarabuco is known for its bustling market, which only takes place on Sundays. Here, artisans and weavers arrive early and set up stands to sell and barter their colorful crafts and produce until mid-afternoon. You will have the opportunity to browse or purchase the likes of handcrafted tapestries and textiles, jewelry and ceramics, or just enjoy the bustling market environment where the majority of locals from the indigenous Yampara community still wear traditional dress. Leaving Tarabuco, you’ll continue south-east for approximately 40 minutes by road to reach the town of Candelaria, known for producing quality woven textiles. You will be able to meet with locals in the community and visit their indigenous homes to see how people here live, as well as visit the community museum which displays beautiful local weaving work, which is available for purchase. Take a tour of 17th century colonial Hacienda Candelaria, where you will enjoy a typical Bolivia countryside lunch. Candelaria affords a window into both rural community living, as well as life before the land reforms of the early-1950s in Bolivia. The Hacienda is an attractive rustic adobe-brick building formed around a courtyard, harking back to its days of former grandeur. Visit its chapel, storage rooms, orchards and unique native museum home to agricultural tools. You can also participate in a textile workshop, learning to spin and dye the wool and try your hand at the intricate weaving process. Time allowing, you can walk to an Incan bridge. At the end of the visit you will be transferred back to Sucre, which takes approximately two and a half hours. Overnight at Parador Santa Maria La Real. Day 3 Monday 23 April Local handicrafts and products | 3-hour visit with expert guide | Today you will get a taste of Bolivian culture through the handicrafts and products traditionally produced in Sucre. Visit the Chocolates Para Ti factory in the Garcilaso neighborhood of Sucre to see the step-by-step process of how chocolate is made – with the opportunity to sample! Then visit the working factory of hat company Sombreros Sucre.
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