Did you know that Peru is home to more than 1,800 different species of bird (nearly 20% of the world’s bird population) and 45% of all neo tropical birds? In fact, Peru is celebrated for its wide range of biodiversity and is listed as the 3rd country in the world with the largest number of bird species. 62% of South […]
This week’s #InkaRoutes: Our journey to becoming a pioneer in ecotourism and sustainability. Our journey began in the unexplored Amazonian Madre de Dios region with a 10,000 hectare private ecological reserve, designed to generate eco-tourism at a time when ecology and conservation were not commonly recognised concepts. This reserve, now named Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, is still […]
When you think of English countryside you would usually imagine green fields, woods and farms. You probably wouldn’t expect to find one of the world’s biggest birding fairs. Well, if you visited the small English town of Oakham last weekend, that is exactly what you would have found. The Rutland BirdFair sees bird lovers and […]
It has been an action packed month for us at Inkaterra! Inkaterra nominated for Best for Outdoor Adventure & Activities’ at the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards We are thrilled with the news that Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel has been nominated for ‘Best for Outdoor Adventure & Activities’ at the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards. Much like all of […]
As the sun started to rise above Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Inkaterra Explorer Guide, Charles Yauta, pulled on his walking boots and set off into the heart of the forest, with six intrepid explorers by his side. They were on their way to Lake Valencia, a beautiful oxbow lake with magnificent scenery and an abundance of […]
As intrepid explorers make their way through the mists of the mysterious Andean Cloud Forests, they might stumble across some of the rarest, most precious Orchid species in the world, native to the fertile land that surrounds the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Occasionally, a new orchid species is found – the most recent being […]
Considered an emblematic animal of the tropical Andes, the Spectacled Bear is the only bear species in South America. These bears are affectionately referred to as the real life Paddington bear and resonate with the children’s storybook character. However, it’s time we protect our much loved furry friends whose numbers are declining rapidly and have […]
As you can imagine, Earth Day is a very important day for us at Inkaterra – we’ve worked hard for forty years to care for the planet, through our research into biodiversity, conservation and preservation of the local culture, flora and fauna. In celebration of Earth Day, and our ongoing work caring for the environment, […]
An enchanting aspect of the Inkaterra experience is the opportunity to catch a glimpse of our fauna friends. Throughout the past year, we’ve spotted a flurry of wildlife playing amidst the scenery that surrounds our Inkaterra properties, transcending land and water. One exhilarating sighting was on the 28th July, the Independence day of Peru, where […]
We’ve received the joyous news that Founder and CEO of Inkaterra, José Koechlin, will be the recipient of the Hotel Opportunities Latin America‘s (HOLA) ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2016.’ A prestigious arena for the hospitality industry, HOLA is a conference that provides an annual meeting place for hotel executives, investors, lenders and developers in Latin America. This is the […]
