On May 18, Inkaterra Asociación celebrated International Museum Day with the announcement of “Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru,” the largest exhibition showcasing Peru’s cultural legacy and extraordinary biodiversity to ever tour the globe.

As announced during a recent press conference, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will celebrate its world premiere in October 2021 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Florida. This extraordinary initiative by Inkaterra Asociación in alliance with Larco Museum, Cityneon Holdings, Victory Hill Exhibitions and World Heritage Exhibitions, showcases 3,000 years of the ancient cultures of Peru – from the master stone carvers of Chavín to the splendor of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu being its crown jewel.

Produced by the makers of the record-breaking “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharaohs”, the exhibition will be house the greatest display of Peruvian gold to travel abroad, as it features 200 original artifacts from the Larco Museum collection and eight Inca objects that are the property of the Machu Picchu Site Museum. Additionally, visitors will also enjoy the first-ever VR tour around of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, produced using cutting-edge immersive technologies.

“Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru is the most innovative strategy for welcoming travelers from all around the world to explore our many wonders”, said José Koechlin, head of Inkaterra Asociación and Environmental Partner to the exhibition. “Certainly it will provide visitors with a taste of one the most diverse countries in the world – an invitation letter to come fly with us to Peru.”

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MEET GEOFFREY WEILL, INKATERRA’S PR MASTERMIND

One of the most esteemed, influential PR personalities in the tourism and hospitality industry, Geoffrey Weill leads a multitalented team to represent a vast array of clients – ranging from government tourist boards to hotels, airlines, and tour operators. A gifted writer, photographer and globetrotter who has visited over 100 countries, Geoffrey is a key partner in championing Inkaterra’s conservation ethos through diverse media platforms. Working alongside José and Denise Koechlin for almost twenty years, Weill Associates has contributed to enhancing the brand’s reputation as a world leader in sustainable travel.

In an exclusive conversation with Christina Nørgaard, Geoffrey speaks of his first published book – the semi-autobiographical All Abroad. “Not to wait to travel”, he advises, and envisions the future of tourism in the post-Covid scenario in the passionate, sapient way of a true insider: “The brands that will prosper instantly, and will continue to do so, are the specialty brands, the ones with unique “angles.” Inkaterra is such a brand. Its weltanschauung, its determination to protect the environment, will stand it in good stead as a leader in the new normal. We will return to a “normal” where good service, good quality, value for money will win business.” Read the full interview here.

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AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY PAYS TRIBUTE TO
INKATERRA BIOLOGIST CARMEN SOTO

On the recent issue of Orchids Magazine, the bulletin of the American Orchid Society, former chair of the AOS Conservation Committee Tom Mirenda pays homage to our resident biologist Carmen Soto, who sadly passed away on early 2021. “Of all the amazing cast of characters in the orchid world, there may be none as memorable and beloved as Carmen Soto,” Tom admits when discussing how essential she was for the conservation of the 372 native orchid species found at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

In his article “A True Jewel of the Andes,” Mirenda reflects on how her legacy continues to inspire conservation in the Andean cloud forest of Machu Picchu. “She freely shared this knowledge and inspired commitment with her young staff of biologists and gardeners as well as tens of thousands of visitors and scientists from around the world that have worked with her to describe myriad newly discovered species in the region around Machu Picchu.”

INKATERRA ASOCIACIÓN ADVANCES
PEARL HARVESTING FOR MARINE CONSERVATION
IN THE PERUVIAN NORTH

Discover all about Inkaterra Asociación’s recent marine conservation initiative, promoting the sustainable harvest of the rainbow-lipped pearl oyster (Pteria sterna), a native bivalve mollusk for pearl production and nacre-derived products.

In alliance with the National Fishing and Aquaculture Innovation Program (PNIPA), AGROMAR, and the Cabo Blanco Artisanal Fishing Association, the new project encourages the conservation of marine resources in the Tropical Pacific of Northern Peru, organizes training workshops for the Cabo Blanco artisanal fishing community, teaching sustainable methods of pearl harvesting for marine conservation.

Relying on a 100Ha marine area for sustainable aquaculture, the pearl harvesting program is ready to commercialize pearls and nacre-derived products, with a fantastic potential towards responsible jewelry as well as to become a must-see for experiential travel in the Peruvian North.

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