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Inkaterra through the eyes of Bellamy Young

For the last 40 years Inkaterra has welcomed a wonderful variety of guests to its properties, from every corner of the globe and from all walks of life. Whether they are here to witness the magical Spectacled Andean bears in their natural habitat, wander along the treetops and canopies in the Amazon, or simply take a break […]

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Spectacled Andean Bear the star of new Peruvian coin

As the only species of bear in Peru, the Spectacled Andean Bear enjoys somewhat of a celebrity status, and we are delighted to hear about the introduction of a brand new engraved coin set to be introduced in Peru, which is to feature none other than our treasured bear. We here at Inkaterra are only […]

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Sustainable tourism in the Millennial era

68% of global travellers were likely to choose an accommodation if they knew it was eco-friendly…And among those who didn’t plan on a stay in a sustainable accommodation, 39% said it was because they didn’t know sustainable accommodations exist – Booking.com survey on Sustainable Travel As we become increasingly aware of the long-term effects we have on […]

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From Darkest Peru, We Will Miss You

We were deeply saddened to hear of the news that Michael Bond, creator of the much revered Paddington Bear, passed away last week. Bond was a true literary sensation who brought smiles to many faces, thanks to over 200 much loved children’s books and short stories for adults. Of Bond’s success it is, of course, A Bear Called […]

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Inka Tots: A kid's guide to Inkaterra

From traversing tree-tops in the Amazon to delving deep into a Cloud Forest, Inkaterra provides an authentic setting to connect families with nature, adventure and a vibrant culture. With multi-generational holidays being a key travel trend for 2017, we offer more than a family vacation, we offer our junior guests the chance to lead their […]

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Lake Valencia Long House Maloca

Here at Inkaterra, eco-friendliness and sustainability are ingrained in everything we do; from rehabilitating endangered animals, to crafting conservation corridors to ensure the safe migration of native species. This month, we’ve been working with a community on Lake Valencia, about five hours from Alto Madre de Dios in the Amazon rainforest, helping to educate them […]

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Sustainable landscape corridors in the Amazon presented to local authorities

This month, Inkaterra’s founder José Koechlin joined a key meeting with officials and scientists to discuss the crisis in the Madre de Dios region and to present a solution to the local authorities– the implementation of sustainable corridors. The Madre de Dios region is one of the world’s most beautiful and bio diverse landscapes. But […]

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Visualise your vacation before your visit

Travel inspiration derives from a multitude of different media outlets. Ahead of your adventures, you may flock to Instagram, online articles or perhaps Tripadvisor for a travel taster of what’s to come. However, as the world becomes evermore digitalised, studies have identified that video has grown to be one of the most influential tools for […]

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Hide and seek at Inkaterra

What makes an Inka-redible guest experience, you ask? Immaculate accommodation, impeccable service or delicious food perhaps?  At Inkaterra we offer much more. An enchanting aspect of the Inkaterra experience is the opportunity for guests to be fully integrated into the natural habitat that surrounds our properties, catching a glimpse of our fauna friends in their […]

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Celebrating International Migratory Bird Day

A little birdy’s  told us that International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is about to take flight too. This weekend, 13th-14th May, sees bird enthusiasts, “Twitchers”, flock together in support of birding conservation initiatives across the Americas. Created in 1993 by visionaries at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, IMBD continues to host more […]

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