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Dr. Francisco Dallmeier is one of the world’s leading authorities on biological diversity. He is committed to the integration of scientific studies on species and natural resources with conservation and management programs that encourage sustainability.
The longtime relationship between the Smithsonian Institution and Inkaterra (last year, Inkaterra Asociación biologist Carmen Soto visited the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. for a month-long exchange on Andean bear conservation and native orchids) was strengthened last month, with Dr. Dallmeier’s visit to the Inkaterra Andean Bear Conservation Center, to “help develop a strategy for conservation, education and management of the captive and wild populations of Andean bears in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.”
In the following interview, Dr. Dallmeier discusses his lifelong devotion to biodiversity (he was appointed Director of La Salle Museum of Natural History at age 20), his contribution to the Inkaterra Andean Bear Conservation Center, and the greatest satisfactions and challenges of leading conservation initiatives.
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INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL NOMINATED AT 2016 WELLNESS TRAVEL AWARDS
Click here to vote for Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, nominated at the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards in the ‘Best for Outdoor Adventure & Activities’ category. An intimate Andean village tucked away in the Andean cloud forest, the property is established amid the world’s largest native orchid collection. 214 bird species, from the Golden-headed quetzal to the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock, have been registered within hotel grounds. The renowned Unu Spa combines classic nurturing with a mystical Andean approach and the first-class restaurant shares the secrets of Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.
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JACADA TRAVEL BLOG INTERVIEWS JOSÉ KOECHLIN
Inkaterra Founder and CEO José Koechlin talked to Jacada Travel Blog about ecotourism in Peru, his main inspiration to establish Inkaterra forty years ago, and his work as co-producer of Werner Herzog’s classic films ‘Aguirre, The Wrath of God’ and ‘Fitzcarraldo’ to promote a destination through cinema. “The United Nations has declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This significant statement determines ecotourism as a profitable alternative to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Mr. Koechlin underscores.
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WILD FAUNA REGISTERED WITH CAMERA TRAPS AT INKATERRA AREAS
NGO Inkaterra Asociación has set three camera traps in front of manmade salt licks within Inkaterra areas in the Amazon rainforest of Madre de Dios, aiming to register fauna in their natural habitat. Tapirs, agoutis, deer and various birds have been recorded on video, confirming the unique biodiversity found at Inkaterra. A wild ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), also known as a dwarf leopard due to its spotted fur, can be seen wandering around the trees in the following video.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS ROCK ART AT INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL
The recent discovery of rock art near the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was featured in a recent article on National Geographic presenting various paintings and stone carvings hidden for decades in the midst of the cloud forest, such as concentric circles and straight lines found within Inkaterra areas, which can be visited by travelers during the Sacred Rock excursion. “Researchers have discovered from primitive drawings portraying Andean camelids to more complex pictograms: concentric circles and geometric figures yet to be deciphered.”
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COSAS MAGAZINE FEATURES HACIENDA URUBAMBA
Editor-in-chief Elizabeth Dulanto visited the Sacred Valley of the Incas to explore the most recent addition to the Inkaterra hotel portfolio, winner of Tatler’s Authentic Adventure Award and considered by Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast among the world’ best new hotels.
“Nestled in an epic valley, it is the newest and most exclusive alternative for travelers eager to discover the natural beauty, the historical richness and main attractions in Cusco,” states the 4-page feature about this “magical and unforgettable experience” surrounded by imposing green and harvest fields.
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VOTE FOR CABO BLANCO IN ‘8 WONDERS OF PIURA REGION’ CONTEST
A campaign encouraging tourism in Piura has Cabo Blanco among nominated destinations. One of the healthiest beaches in Northern Peru, Cabo Blanco was a sport fishing mecca during the 1950’s after delivering the all-tackle world record. Since then Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Ernest Hemingway and other celebrities arrived to this cove in search of the largest billfish. Six decades on, Inkaterra is recovering Cabo Blanco’s biodiversity and culture with an ecotourism project addressing sustainable fishing and sea life observation (humpback whales, dolphins, green turtles), among other eco-friendly activities. Click here to vote for Cabo Blanco.
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