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Conservation, Protection and Education in Peru
Inkaterra’s responsible tourism philosophy evolved organically out of founder José Koechlin Von Stein’s devotion to the conservation and preservation of both Peru’s ecology and local communities. His commitment to this cause has led the company to be considered a leader in this field receiving support from the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation arm, the United Nations Global Environment Facility and recognition from a host of organizations including the National Geographic Society, Conservation International and Sustainable Travel International. In 2001, INKATERRA established the NGO Inka Terra Asociacion (ITA) to efficiently self support their research, conservation, educational and social development programs. This non-profit institution develops scientific, technological, social and cultural research in order to manage and protect the biodiversity of Peru’s Andes and Amazon Rainforest.
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| Bird watching with Inkaterra in Peru |
| Since its creation in 1975, Inkaterra’s mission has been to conserve and protect the country’s natural wonders and indigenous communities whilst sharing them with the world. These new tailor-made itineraries are in line with this ethos focusing on educating guests on Peru’s rich natural and cultural heritage. The first to be unveiled is the Bird Watching Tour, offering guests guided excursions in the diverse habitats of the Amazon Basin, Machu Picchu cloud forest and the surrounding Andean highland areas of Cusco, complemented with stays at Inkaterra’s luxury properties. |
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| Hacienda Concepcion Volunteers Program |
The Hacienda Concepcion was developed with the cooperation of National Geographic Society through ACEER and in coordination and partnership with Inkaterra. The objective is to establish a research center for plants and animals with the fundamental purpose to train and develop awareness among the youth the important benefits and usefulness provided by the rainforest. |
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| Rolin Island Fauna Rescue Center |
| The Conservation Program of Inka Terra Association (ITA) manages the rescue project of wild animal species in semi-captivity at the Rolin Island in Madre de Dios River, Tambopata National Reserve across from the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge. ITA maintains all the fauna in this environment amidst existing vegetation. ITA’s Rolin Island Fauna Rescue Centre provides a suitable environment to restore health, eating habits and recovery of behavior in the wild where research and management are undertaken and may be replicated in other similar centers. It prioritizes work with four species of primates: the brown capuchin, Cebus apella, white fronted capuchin, Cebus albifrons, Bolivian friar monkey Saimiri boliviensis and the saddlebacked tamarin, Saguinus fuscicollis as well as other animal species such as sloths and reptiles. |
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