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The third edition of Momento was celebrated in Madre de Dios from November 27-30. Conceived by renowned chef Virgilio Martinez (Central Restaurante) and co-organized by Inkaterra and Mater Iniciativa, the event was an extraordinary opportunity to reflect on traditional gastronomy, local cultures and the sustainable use of natural resources in the Amazon rainforest.
70 guests including chefs, artists and scientists gathered at Inkaterra Guides Field Station – Inkaterra’s third property in Madre de Dios, an enriching experience to travelers committed with biodiversity conservation, which allows everyone to be part of diverse research projects managed by NGO Inkaterra Asociación.
Momento featured various experiences in the Amazon, from an expedition to Lake Sandoval (an oxbow lake inhabited by giant river otters, howler monkeys and native birds) to a tour around Inkaterra Asociación’s Bio-Orchard, an Amazon fish barbecue by Inkaterra chef Rafael Casin, and a hike up the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, across hanging bridges 100ft off the ground.
Talks by neurosurgeon Atom Sarkar, Argentinean chef Narda Lepes, NatGeo Latin America Director Gael Almeida, photographer Nicholas Villaume and ethnobotanist Camilo Díaz, among others, took place at Inkaterra facilities such as the newly-opened Meeting Room –designed for outdoor training, work conferences and other events.
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SOMOS MAGAZINE FEATURES
CAMERA-TRAP IMAGES OF WILDLIFE IN MADRE DE DIOS
Somos magazine had access to images of a camera-trap system with 26 devices distributed across the two margins of the Bajo Madre de Dios River – one group is placed within the Tambopata National Reserve’s buffer zone, the other next to the Interoceanic Highway.
The alliance between the Smithsonian Institution and Inkaterra Asociación led to this project, which monitors wildlife and evaluates factors in both environs, such as species abundance, sighting recurrence and distribution in protected or fragmented habitats. “Camera-traps have registered jaguars, giant anteaters or peccaries,” says Adolfo Schmitt from Inkaterra Asociación. “One of the most interesting sightings is the short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis), an elusive and threatened species”.
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BIRD OF THE MONTH:
SPECTACLED OWL
Owls are fascinating nocturnal birds – stealthy and experienced predators with a keen sight and hearing, which allows them to hunt their prey in dark environs.
The Spectacled owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) is a magnificent species from the Strigidae family. Distributed across the rainforest, it is the largest owl found in the Amazon rainforest. Itis identified through its yellow beak, its brown head and throat, its fawn belly, and the light-colored marks around its big eyes. It can be found at daylight perched on a branch, while its distinctive call is heard at nighttime in the Inkaterra environs of Madre de Dios.
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EPIDENDRUM GUISLAINAE: NEW ORCHID SPECIES
FROM INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL
An orchid species from the genus Epidendrum has been described as new to science by biologists Eric Hágsater (Herbario AMO, Mexico) and Carmen Soto (Inkaterra Asociación). Published at Icones Orchidacearum Fascicle 16, Epidendrum Guislainae is defined by its large flowers and sepals. The species is named after Denise Guislain – award-winning, self-taught chief of architecture and interior design at Inkaterra.
Epidendrum Guislainae is the 21st orchid species described as new to science found at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. With 372 species, it is the world’s largest native orchid collection found in its habitat according to the American Orchid Society.
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PIZZA NIGHT AT
INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA
A charming experience for evenings at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Pizza Night invites guests to knead the dough and choose their favorite toppings before cooking their wood-fired pizza in the property’s earth oven.
Assisted by our resident chef, the cooking lesson amid the mountains and harvest fields of Cusco’s Sacred Valley is ideal for honeymooners, a dinner with friends or family trips. Many ingredients are nurtured and harvested from Inkaterra’s organic orchard, adding a local flavor to the Italian dish. Available upon request, Pizza Night can be followed with other special services such as Wine Tasting, with a unique selection of wines from some of the finest vineyards in Peru and South America.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH LUISELLA GARMENDIA,
RESIDENT MANAGER AT INKATERRA LA CASONA
Luisella Garmendia celebrates a decade working with Inkaterra this year. In her early years at Inkaterra La Casona. Luisella gained experience in a guest services role, and two years later she assumed her position as Resident Manager at Cusco’s first 5-star boutique hotel and the first Relais & Châteaux property in Peru, named the best South American hotel by Travel+Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards.
The Inkaterra Blog spoke with Luisella to find out what her day-to-day looks like and the best things Cusco has to offer visitors. “With 11 suites, Inkaterra La Casona offers a very personalised and intimate dwelling during a stay in Cusco,” she says. “We try to ensure our guests leave feeling like they were part of something special for the time they stayed with us.”
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