Comunicado Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica

February 20, 2019 inkaterrahotels

Agradecemos todas las muestras de solidaridad recibidas ante el acto delincuencial ocurrido en Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Puerto Maldonado) por la noche del 19 de febrero del 2019. Se trata de un incidente aislado, y estamos tomando medidas inmediatas para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros viajeros y colaboradores.

Aproximadamente a las 8:20pm, un grupo de delincuentes armados ingresó a asaltar la tienda de Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica. Gracias al sistema de vídeo-vigilancia del albergue y las rápidas coordinaciones de nuestro equipo, se pudo alertar la presencia de los intrusos apenas accedieron a la propiedad. Nuestro gerente residente, Percy Ccopa, trasladó a nuestros 53 huéspedes a un lugar seguro para evitar el contacto directo con los asaltantes.

Trágicamente para todos en la familia de Inkaterra, nuestro guía explorador Elías León, quien trabajó con nosotros por más de una década, perdió la vida durante el asalto. “Nos entristece profundamente el fallecimiento de nuestro compañero y amigo”, observó el presidente y fundador de Inkaterra, José Koechlin. “Nos encontramos al lado de su familia para brindarle nuestro apoyo en todo lo que sea necesario”.

Tras brindar declaraciones y colaborar activamente con la policía y las autoridades locales, todos nuestros viajeros fueron acompañados a sus cabañas por nuestro equipo de vigilancia.

Estamos brindando todas las facilidades a nuestros viajeros para garantizar su tranquilidad y estamos colaborando activamente con las autoridades locales.

“Queremos enfatizar que hemos reforzado todas las medidas para asegurar la tranquilidad de nuestros clientes, ahora y siempre”, declaró José Koechlin. “Estamos recibiendo todo el apoyo de las autoridades, con quienes estamos colaborando demanera activa”.

Para mayor información, agradecemos contactar a: gabriel.meseth@inkaterra.com / (+51 1) 610-0400

Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Press Release

We are grateful for the messages received in solidarity following the grave events that occurred last night at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica in Puerto Maldonado. This was an isolated incident, and we are taking immediate steps to upgrade and reinforce security measures to guarantee our clients’ and staff’s safety and wellbeing.

At 8:20pm last night, a group of armed delinquents broke into the hotel gift shop. Thankfully, our video surveillance system and the speedy action of our staff enabled us to detect the intrusion immediately. Our resident manager, Percy Ccopa, and his team brought all of our 53 guests to a secure location, ensuring their isolation from the assailants.

Tragically for everyone in the Inkaterra family, one of our leading Explorer Guides, Elías León, who has worked with us for more than a decade, lost his life during the break-in. “We are heartbroken by this incident,” observed Jose Koechlin, founder and Chairman of Inkaterra,” and we are in close contact with his family to provide support.”

After giving statements to the police, all our guests were escorted to their cabins by the local police and our surveillance team was engaged to guard the property.

“Please be assured that all necessary security measures have been taken to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of our current and future clients,” Koechlin continued, “and we are being assisted by the local authorities who are actively collaborating with us.”

For further information, please contact gabriel.meseth@inkaterra.com/ (+51 1) 610-0400

Events, Our Peru

A Peruvian Valentine

February 14, 2019 inkaterrahotels

Like many countries around the world, Peru celebrates Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Throughout Peru and much of Latin America locals will be sharing love and appreciation with friends, family and significant others, with many referring to the day as Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship).

Friends exchanging gifts are likely to give and receive small items such as cards, cuddly toys, chocolates or a single flower, whereas couples will exchange gifts that are more experiential like a romantic dinner, jewellery or an exciting getaway. While the majority of the world offers red roses to show their affection, Peruvians will often choose to give a native orchid to their loved one.

Surprise your Valentine with a stay at Inkaterra this year.

All over Peru, there is a wide variety of special and unique activities to make the day memorable. While exploring Cusco, travellers can indulge in delicious dining at the many cosy and intimate restaurants lining the cobbled streets of Cusco or at Inkaterra La Casona. Couples can take the perfect picture to commemorate the day and make a toast with a Pisco Sour over views of the beautifully illuminated city encompassed by the dark Andes mountain range.

There is no better way to create everlasting memories than staying at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Spend the day hiking the ancient Inca Trails and take in the breathtaking views of the mystical Andean Cloud forest from Machu Picchu. After an active day, guests can enjoy a candle-lit dinner with stunning views of the Vilcanota River.

Enjoy a candle lit dinner with your Valentine at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, located in the Amazon rainforest of Southern Peru, also offers a unique way to spend a day with your Valentine. Relax in the newly remodelled ENA Spa followed by a twilight river ride along the Madre de Dios, an incomparable experience when the sun is setting. Reserve a special Inkaterra Canopy Treehouse so that you get to wake up to a unique view of the Amazon Rainforest that will take your breath away.

Take a romantic boat ride with your Valentine along the Madre de Dios

While visiting Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba you and your Valentine can discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas immersed in the gorgeous Peruvian countryside. The environmentally conscious sweethearts can enjoy a meal created by produce grown on site and are even welcome to pick the items. Take time out of your busy schedules and sit back and relax in the Mayu Spa where you can enjoy a massage or unwind in the plunge pool amid the evergreen mountains of the Sacred Valley.

Spend time with your Valentine at the new Mayu Spa during a stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Whether you’re searching for the perfect spot to pop the question or simply a place to enjoy a romantic getaway with your other half, you are bound to find the ideal location in Peru. Why not give your loved ones the gift of Inkaterra this Valentine’s Day with an Inkaterra gift card? Visit inkaterra.com to find out more.

Hotels

Vote for Inkaterra in the Travel + Leisure Awards

February 8, 2019 inkaterrahotels

We are delighted to announce that Inkaterra has been nominated as best brand and five of the Inkaterra properties have been nominated for the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2019. With the voting platform now open, we invite you to show your support and vote for Inkaterra!

Travel + Leisure, is an awards programme based on an annual reader survey. Readers are able to vote for everything from airlines to cities to islands, with all participants being entered into a prize draw to win a dream trip for two worth over $10,000. This year, Inkaterra has been nominated in both the ‘Hotels’ and ‘Brand Hotels’ sections.

As the voting categories examine rooms, location, facilities, food and service, we thought we would provide you with a quick reminder of all that our Inkaterra properties have to offer!

Inkaterra La Casona

Located in Plaza Las Nazarenas, a short ten-minute drive from the airport, award-winning Inkaterra La Casona is Cusco’s first boutique hotel and the first Relais & Châteaux property in Peru. Encompassed by the dramatic Andean scenery, an immaculately restored 16th-century manor houses the beautiful hotel. 11 suites surround the main patio, as well as a dining room and spa, both of which use locally sourced products.

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Spanning almost 100 acres and surrounded by the green mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, award winning Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is nestled in the countryside between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Championing sustainability with its Earth to Table concept, guests are encouraged to pick their own produce from the 10-acre organic plantation. With the recent opening of the Mayu Spa, guests are able to enjoy treatments using products derived from native medicinal herbs, whilst soaking in the spectacular views of Inkaterra’s organic orchard and the neighbouring peppertree forest.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

With 83 whitewashed casitas and villas set amongst terraced hills, waterfalls and stone paths, award winning Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a magical Andean village, enveloped in magnificent scenery. With 214 bird species and the world’s largest native orchid collection (372 species) in their natural habitat, the hotel embraces and nurtures the natural beauty that surrounds it.

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción has 25 private cabanas perched elegantly atop stilts, dotted around the estate and five rooms located in the main house. A botanical garden, private natural pond and cacao plantation can all be found at the property, with a demonstration of the chocolate making process offered as one of the hotel’s many activities. Other excursions include visits to the beautiful and solitary Lake Sandoval and a water mirror where visitors can expect to see wildlife, including Howler monkeys and giant river otters. Programmed excursions are led by local explorer guides, guaranteeing guests an authentic and unparalleled trip into the heart of the Amazon.

Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica

Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, where the Inkaterra story began in 1975, offers adventurers a luxurious way to discover the beautiful Amazon of southern Peru. Listed as one of the world’s 25 best eco-lodges by National Geographic Traveler, the lodge has 35 cabanas inspired by the native Ese’Eja culture. With various a-la-carte local excursions within the 10,000ha private ecological reserve and its surroundings, the riverside hotel is a remarkable rainforest retreat. For those looking to relax, there is the newly remodelled Ene Spa, and for the thrill seekers, the 344m Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, comprised of two towers, eight platforms and seven bridges at 30m above ground led by expert guides. The more adventurous travellers visiting Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica may even choose to spend a night in the Inkaterra Canopy Tree House, sleeping 98ft above the ground surrounded by the nocturnal sounds of the Amazon.

The Inkaterra Canopy Tree House is 344m high, offering unique views of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest

Find out more about Inkaterra and where you can explore by visiting www.inkaterra.com. We would love to see photos from your stay at Inkaterra, make sure to tag us @inkaterrahotels for a chance to be featured on our feed.

Our Peru

Six Sites to Discover in Peru

February 1, 2019 inkaterrahotels

Returning to Peru or travelling here for the first time? Whether you have a trip planned or simply love reading about Peru’s rich history, read about six sites you may not have discovered in your travels to our beautiful country, and feed your wanderlust. Sites like Machu Picchu and Cusco are often the first port of call on any Peruvian trip, but these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Peru’s plentiful offering. From breathtaking canyons to archaeological mysteries, our bountiful land offers travellers countless reasons to visit.

The Lost City of the Incas

After becoming the final stronghold of the defiant Incas, the city of Vilcabamba was abandoned and long forgotten. The location remained unknown for hundreds of years which has resulted in the city gaining legendary status to historians and explorers.

Finally rediscovered by three Cusco residents, after 300 years of its surroundings flourishing, it was finally rediscovered by three Cusco residents – Manuel Ugarte, Manuel López Torres, and Juan Cancio Saavedra – in 1892.

Discover the city by travelling along the Inca Trail, following the same ancient route that the Incas would have taken. This beautiful trail takes travellers past local villages, up and down vast mountains and luscious green valleys. It is highly recommended that you do this with a local guide as the path can be rough and even dangerous.

Scientific Research Stations – Ancient and Modern

It is believed by many that scientific research has taken place in Peru for centuries, with some historians speculating that locations like the Inca ruins of circular terraces in Moray were used as an agricultural laboratory and research station. While visiting Inkaterra you can learn about research projects taking place in Peru today, such as the Inkaterra Asociación’s study of the Andean Spectacled bear at the Andean Bear Conservation Center at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

Rainbow Mountain

Vinicunca Mountain is often referred to as the Rainbow Mountain because of the naturally occurring stripes on the mountain. Some of those who live in the local communities believe that the mountain is holy and a deity of Cusco, which is the closest major city to the mountain. Due to this, there are thousands of pilgrims that hike to Vinicunca for the Star Snow festival ahead of the Corpus Christi feast in May.

There are several treks to Vinicunca, the most popular version will take you along trails surrounding Ausangate, allowing you to see a variety of wildlife, stunning lakes, and hot springs. During a stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, you can visit Vinicunca Mountain under request and at an extra cost, and explore with a guide for a mínimum of 2 days/ 1 night.

Visit the Rainbow Mountains while staying at Inkaterra

Nazca Lines

The Nazca Lines are a series of razor-straight lines and enigmatic figures scored into the Pampa Plain from Machu Picchu all the way to Mulder and Scully. These mysterious ancient etchings date back 2,000 years to a time before the Incas and Conquistadors. The stunning designs depict life forms such as animals, birds, plants and insects, geometric shapes and straight or wavy lines reaching up to 40 miles long, and observable from above only. Many historians believe that the Nazca lines were created between 450 and 600 AD by an unknown pre-Inca civilization but they cannot find a reason for their creation. The best way to see these unique art pieces is from the sky, with flight tours being available to give you the perfect view.

The Little Galapagos (Ballestas Islands)

On the southern coast of Peru you can discover the picturesque Ballestas Islands. The small islands are teeming with wildlife, home to thousands of birds and sea lions. They also hide vast caves, making them only visible from the water itself, and a 200-metre-long ‘Candelabro’ geoglyph carved into Pisco Bay that is dated back to 200 BC.

Discover the little Galapagos during a stay in Peru

The City Above the Ocean – Lima

While exploring Peru, travelling to Lima should not be missed. Our historic capital city has a wide variety of activities and places to visit. Whether you’re looking for the perfect place to surf, to relax on the beautiful coastline or are hunting for Peruvian art pieces, there is something for everyone looking to lap up our laid-back city living. Discover the bohemian and artistic district of Barranco, pre-Columbian ceremonial temples, the huacas, pre-dating Machu Picchu, and many museums recalling the native Peruvian culture. A huge variety of the most exciting Peruvian gastronomy can be experienced in Lima; try guinea pig and international favourites like ceviche, pisco sours and lomo saltado from an array of authentic restaurants.

Discover more about Peru by speaking with our Inkaterra Explorer Guides at each of our unique hotel locations. Go to www.inkaterra.com to start your Inkaterra adventure, and learn more about what happens all over the country.

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