The Magic of Medicinal Plants in Peru

Throughout the thick and fertile Peruvian rainforest, one can find a whole host of plants that have been used throughout history for valuable medicinal purposes. For centuries, throughout Peru and the New World, these plants have been used to create homeopathic remedies developed to cure many maladies. Communities have their own unique recipes and use […]

January 26, 2018

Hotels | January 2018

Colourful new excursion at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

From Chicha-de-jora making to midnight lantern-lit walks, there are a wealth of activities on offer to adventurous travellers at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. And now, from April, guests will have the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating two-day adventure to the Vinicunca Mountain in the Peruvian […]

May 5, 2017

Adventure | May 2017

Travelling to Peru? Here's what to pack

Whether it’s your first time traversing the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway in the heart of the Amazon, or your hundredth exploration of the ancient Machu Picchu citadel, it’s important to prepare, preempt and think about what to pack properly when organising a trip to Peru; weather can quickly change, temperatures can fluctuate and storms can brew. Firstly, […]

April 28, 2017

Events | April 2017

Inkaterra Celebrates Earth Day 2017

One of the most important dates in Inkaterra’s calendar, the annual Earth Day, took place on the 22nd April and was duly celebrated across our properties. Not only is it a great opportunity to commemorate the last 40 years we have spent caring for the planet, but it also gives us the chance to educate […]

April 21, 2017

Experiences | April 2017

Inkaterra Welcomes Millennial Travellers

For decades, the travel industry has been dominated by popular trends such as multigenerational, wellness and romantic travel, to name a few, but one rising force is changing the industry mould indefinitely – Millennials. Millennials are leaders of technology age and thanks to social media, gone are the days when holiday snaps were taken on […]

March 16, 2017

Hotels | March 2017

A new addition to the Inkaterra family: The Inkaterra Guides Field Station

We are delighted to announce that there is a new addition to the Inkaterra family, The Inkaterra Guides Field Station, based near the Tambopata National Reserve. Set to open in June this year, the Guides Field Station will welcome visitors who are keen to explore the rainforest, and actively participate in various exciting conservation projects. […]

February 13, 2017

Conservation and Sustainability | February 2017

10 Things You Didn't Know About Peru

With Peru’s inclusion on National Geographic’s Cool List for 2017 there is no sign of it dropping from the top of travellers’ bucket lists. It is a place full of adventure, national treasures and culture, which entices over three million excited travellers every year. Whether you’re a seasoned Peru visitor, have a trip planned this […]

January 13, 2017

Conservation and Sustainability | January 2017

Inkaterra recognised for its work in ecosystem restoration

With the issues of climate change, biodiversity loss and the concern over the planet’s environmental security, efforts to restore the planet’s ecosystems have never been more crucial. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has just released their 88th issue of their Technical Series, “Resorting Life on Earth: Private-sector Experiences in Land Reclamation and Ecosystem Recovery”, […]

December 9, 2016

Nature & Wildlife | December 2016

Business and Biodiversity Forum 2016

People travelled from all corners of the globe to Mexico for one very important appointment, the 2016 Business and Biodiversity Forum. We are delighted to share that our founder and CEO, José Koechlin, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Business and Biodiversity Forum (B&BF). Mr Koechlin was selected because of his 40 years […]

December 4, 2015

Conservation and Sustainability | December 2015

José Koechlin Invited to Attend International Workshop on Biodiversity – Mexico

In the lead up to the end of the year, many of the Inkaterra team have been travelling. Some have journeyed to London to collect awards while our CEO and Founder of Inkaterra, José Koechlin headed to Mexico City to partake in the International Workshop on Biodiversity. The international event was hosted lasted month by the Convention on Biological Diversity […]