Inkaterra’s special guest, famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, was distinguished by San Ignacio de Loyola University with the Honoris Causa doctorate. His acceptance speech was entitled ‘Adventures in Archaeology’, a passionate recounting of his discoveries – the tombs of the pyramid builders, the Valley of Golden Mummies in the Bahariya Oasis and Queen Hatshepsut’s mummy stand out among his most significant accomplishments. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Hawass’ frequent collaborators, Terry Garcia (former executive vice president for Mission Programs for the National Geographic Society) and Andrés Numhauser (President of Arts & Exhibitions International, LLC.).

Egypt’s first-ever Minister of Antiquities and TV host of NatGeo, Discovery and History Channel, Dr. Hawass was honored by the Peruvian Government with the Order of the Sun back in 2011, due to his contribution to the recovery of Machu Picchu artifacts held in custody by Yale University.

Dr. Hawass was invited by Inkaterra to visit Lima and the Moche Route in Northern Peru, as well as to share his insight on Egypt’s national tourism strategy based in its cultural patrimony, as a means to promote Peru. In a meeting at the Government Palace with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and the Ministers of Salvador del Solar (Culture), Ricardo Luna (Foreign Affairs) and Eduardo Ferreyros (Foreign Commerce and Tourism), Dr. Hawass highlighted the positive impact of the world exhibition ‘Tutankhamun’, which in his opinion is only best to the one Peru could present abroad.

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JOSÉ KOECHLIN TO GIVE LECTURE AT RUTLAND BIRDFAIR 2017

Inkaterra founder and CEO José Koechlin will attend Rutland Birdfair 2017 – one of the most popular birding events, only two hours away from London – for the lecture ‘Sustainable Landscape Corridors for Endemic Bird Conservation and Safe Migratory Routes’.

The talk will reveal the purpose of Inkaterra’s bird inventories, performed since 1978. 903 bird species (similar to Costa Rica’s total bird diversity) have been registered at Inkaterra hotel grounds and areas of influence, confirming Peru as an endemic hotspot and a crossroad for migratory birds, which makes this country so attractive for birders. Aiming to prompt the declaration of more local reserves to conserve endemic bird habitats, as well as safe routes for migratory birds across the Pacific, Inkaterra has proposed the creation of sustainable landscape corridors in the Amazon rainforest of Madre de Dios and the Cabo Blanco ocean, desert and dry forest. Mr. Koechlin’s talk will be held on Saturday 19th August (4:30pm).

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FIELD PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL VISITS
INKATERRA GUIDES FIELD STATION

Biologists Gideon Erkenswick, Mini Watsa and a team of collaborators from Field Projects International visited Inkaterra Guides Field Station to learn about the research and conservation initiatives managed by NGO Inkaterra Asociación. Starting as a small group of scientists devoted to tamarin genetics that now manages Peru’s largest primate mark and recapture program, FPI has expanded its fields of research and is currently studying new species, tropical ecology, mammalogy, genetics and parasitology. Positive feedback was given by the FPI team, who found this Inkaterra facility and logistics ideal for research projects in the Amazon rainforest of Madre de Dios, in order to contribute to the sustainable landscape corridor initiative.

ANDEAN BEAR FEATURED IN NEW COIN ISSUED BY CENTRAL RESERVE BANK OF PERU

The first mint in a ten-coin collectible series on Peru’s endangered wildlife is dedicated to the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), only bear species native to South America. The Central Reserve Bank’s limited edition of the Peruvian Sol – only 10 million have been issued – aims to raise awareness on nature conservancy. According to the National Park Service, Peru’s estimated population of 5000 Andean bears are threatened due to loss of habitat and poaching. The presentation ceremony commended the Andean Bear Conservation Center at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, which currently hosts four rescued specimens for scientific research. Pepe, one of the Andean bears at Inkaterra, served as model for the coin’s portrait.

SPA TO OPEN AT
INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA IN 2018

Construction has begun for the new spa at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, set to open in the first quarter of 2018. The wellness resort will have a 450m² area and will feature a sauna and four therapy rooms with spectacular views of the rolling hills and the Inkaterra harvest fields in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, quintessential backdrop for mind and body comfort. 100% natural products will be derived from botanical extracts of the property’s organic farm. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba was recipient of Tatler’s 2015 Best Authentic Experience Award and was acknowledged by both Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast as one of the world’s best new hotels.

INKATERRA CABO BLANCO RESTARTS CONSTRUCTION

Months after the El Niño Phenomenon’s impact over Northern Peru, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco restarts construction plans. Prioritizing the harmony with the natural landscape and the use of surface in efficient ways, Inkaterra will continue building a 11520m³ rock wall across the property avoiding the use of cement. The design of these stone platforms is inspired in pre-Hispanic cultures established in the Peruvian coast. Electricity, running water and sewage services will allow the construction of the new Cabo Blanco hotel. Inkaterra is also growing native flora for rock gardens to decorate the property, which intend to attract local fauna as in other Inkaterra places.

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