The ancient rituals of Inti Raymi

Commencing on Monday 24th June is the ancient celebration of Inti Raymi, one of the most important ceremonies in the Incan Empire calendar. Meaning ‘festival of the sun’ in Quechua, the first festival was held in 1412 and is a celebration of both the winter solstice and the Inca new year. In the times of […]

Medicinal Plants are found all over Peru

November 23, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | November 2018

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 […]

November 2, 2018

Events | November 2018

Dia de los Difuntos

Every year, Dia de los Muertos, ‘The Day of the Dead’, is celebrated throughout the Americas, including Mexico and Peru, and even in parts of Europe and Australasia. During the holiday, family and friends gather to pray for and pay remembrance to family members and loved ones who have passed away, and to help support […]

October 19, 2018

Events | October 2018

The Day of Creole Song; Día de la Canción Criolla

Amid the fast approaching All Hallows’ Eve, where faux cobwebs adorn the streets, and apparitions of commercialised ghosts and neighbours disguised in a multitude of outlandish costumes are predictable scenarios, there is promise of unswerving culture in sight. It has been a long standing Peruvian tradition to celebrate local musical wonders on The Day of […]

September 14, 2018

Experiences | September 2018

The History of the Incas

It is said that over 900 years ago, around 1100 CE the Incas migrated to the Cusco valley, seeking a new home for their community. This rich Inca history is embedded deep in the heart of the Cusco region; from the famous 6,000km Great Inca Trail, originally established as a communication pathway between other South […]

September 7, 2018

Experiences | September 2018

Weaving and Embroidery in Peru; Inspiring the longevity of tradition

Weaving and embroidery are a fundamental part of Peruvian history. From exquisite cottons, decorative techniques and unique dyes, Andean textile traditions date back to as early as 3000 BC and tell tales as elaborate as the labyrinths of the needlework. In creating textiles, these talents were used widely throughout Peru for the creation of costumes […]

August 3, 2018

Hotels | August 2018

Guests’ Perspectives – Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Surrounded by breathtaking mountains in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in-between Cusco and Machu Picchu, you will find Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Spanning over one-hundred acres, giving guests an authentic experience in Peru, the contemporary hacienda-style boutique lodges provide guests with a unique stay in the Andes like no other. The unique Earth to Table […]

July 19, 2018

Nature & Wildlife | July 2018

A Brief History of the Inka Empire

The Inka Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America and, in the early 16th Century, it was possibly one of the largest empires in the world. The origin myths of the Inka Empire relay stories of a pastoral tribe who carried a magic gold staff, and wherever the staff landed, the Inka people would […]

June 21, 2018

Events | June 2018

The ancient rituals of Inti Raymi

Quechuan for ‘Festival of the Sun’, the ancient celebration of Inti Raymi dates back to Pachacutec – a leader of the Incan Dynasty who lived from 1,438 to 1,471. The ceremony originally spanned nine days during the winter solstice and venerated the most important god, Inti. Today, celebrations are predominantly held in one day on 24th June […]

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 […]