Five things you didn’t know about Machu Picchu

Located more than 7,000ft (2,134m) above sea-level in southern Peru, the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is Peru’s most visited tourist destination. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Machu Picchu is well-recognised thanks to its ‘Instragramability’ and ‘bucket list’ appeal. In […]

August 23, 2019

Hotels | August 2019

Inkaterra's Tea Route

Much like in many cultures, tea plays an important role in Peru. Most famous for its coca tea, the herbal infusion, also known as mate de coca, is famed for relieving altitude sickness, and thus is popular amongst travellers who are unused to the Peruvian heights. At Inkaterra, guests are able to experience even more […]

August 9, 2019

Conservation and Sustainability | August 2019

Latest projects at Inkaterra Asociación

Since its conception in 1975, Inkaterra has long been a pioneer of eco-tourism, conservation and research. In addition to its collection of five luxury properties, visitors can also book a stay at Inkaterra Guides Field Station, located in the Tambopata National Reserve. The Inkaterra Guides Field Station is home to nature lovers, researchers, students, volunteers […]

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 […]

March 28, 2018

Our Peru | March 2018

Semana Santa at Inkaterra

Here in Peru we are in the midst of one of the biggest events of the year: it’s the return of Semana Santa. Commencing on Sunday 25th March with Domingo de Ramos and concluding on 1st April 2018 with the Resurrection of Christ, Semana Santa is considered a period of recollection, commemorating the life, passion […]

January 12, 2018

Our Peru | January 2018

Filming in Peru with Werner Herzog

Over forty years ago – with no more than a spoken word and a handshake – our Founder and CEO, José Koechlin, became co-producer of what is now considered one of the greatest films of all time, and a turning point in the development of tourism in Peru – Aguirre, the Wrath of God. Both […]

January 24, 2017

Food and Drink | January 2017

Loco for coco

The hype around Chia seeds has been and gone, Goji Berries have pretty much had their day and dessert hummus hasn’t quite taken off. But there’s one emerging food trend for 2017 we can definitely recommend – chocolate. Food for thought: did you know that chocolate is easier to digest than cakes or biscuits? Neither did we. If you’re […]

November 2, 2016

Experiences | November 2016

National Spa Week

It’s National Spa Week! Here at Inkaterra we understand the importance of great spa treatments – whether it’s to soothe tired muscles after a climb to Machu Picchu or to aid relaxation in front of the Madre de Dios river – we offer them both! To celebrate National Spa Week, we are looking at one […]