Did you know, 814 bird species have been registered within the grounds of Inkaterra Hotels and areas of influence? That’s equivalent to 93% of Costa Rica’s total bird diversity! But, here in the Peruvian Amazon, deforestation is rife, and Inkaterra are working hard to conserve the habitat of native birds through various sustainability projects. Fancy […]
For more than 40 years, Inkaterra has worked towards education, protection and sustainable development of the flora, fauna and local cultures of Peru. From research into Cabo Blanco‘s marine ecosystem, to recording the world’s largest collection of native orchid species in their natural habitat (372), Inkaterra has dedicated the past four decades to conservation around […]
Last month, we were delighted to host a selection of to conservationists from Smithsonian National Zoo at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel for an exciting collaboration with Inkaterra Asociación’s Andean Spectacled Bear Conservation Center. Amongst the esteemed visitors, we were pleased to host Andean Bear curator, Craig Safoore, chief veterinarian Don Neiffer, and Francisco Dallmeier, Director of the Centre for […]
Forty years ago in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, a group of conservationists, headed up by Inkaterra Founder José Koechlin, began a journey of research into biodiversity and conservation. Working under the name of Cusco Amazónico, this group’s dedication to research was the catalyst and founding steps towards the birth of our NGO, Inkaterra […]
As the number of visitors enjoying what Peru has to offer is at an all time high, so is the importance of protecting and preserving iconic landmarks and species. Sustainability, conservation and the Inkaterra Asociación is a relationship that endeavours to preserve and protect these landmarks whilst educating others on the key facts. The Rainforest The […]
Inkaterra has been presented with the prestigious Conservation Award by Tourism for Tomorrow. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the winners were announced at the WTTC’s Global Summit in Tokyo, April 16-19, 2012. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNm-wsXx3pY&w=640&h=360] “It is an honor that Inkaterra has been recognized with such […]
Greetings, fearless explorers! At Inkaterra, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the lush Peruvian Amazon rainforest. We offer unique experiences that will leave you breathless and longing for more. From our Inkaterra Canopy Walkway to exploring the wetlands within the Tambopata National Reserve, you will appreciate the astonishing beauty of nature with every adventure. […]
Peru, a country rich in biodiversity and dreamlike landscapes, holds a special place in the hearts of bird watchers around the globe. Its diverse ecosystems make it a dream destination for ornithology enthusiasts. Did you know that Peru is home to more than 1800 species of birds? Nearly half of them have been recorded in […]
Peru, a natural treasure of richness and diversity, stands out as one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Its territory hosts an incredible variety of life, with over 25,000 species of flora, including an impressive 30% of endemic species. However, if there’s something that truly captivates and distinguishes Peruvian flora, it is the […]
During the 1950’s Cabo Blanco was considered the world’s sport fishing mecca. Three ocean currents met right in front of its shores: the cold Humboldt, the warm-watered El Niño, and the Cromwell undertow pushing sea nutrients to surface, luring as much as 70% of Peru’s marine diversity into these tropical waters. In August 1953, Louisiana […]
