The Mother of the Rainforest – The Swamp

The Amazon basin; a tangle of rivers, lakes and labyrinth of winding jungle trails, home to 20% of the water on the planet. In fact, in the Peruvian Amazon, which represents more than 60% of its territory, it’s estimated that there are more than 19.77 million acres (8 million hectares) occupied by wetlands, or large […]

August 10, 2017

Food and Drink | August 2017

A Taste of Peru at Home

In 2011 Chef, Ferran Adrià made a bold statement. He claimed Peru to be the country which holdsthe key to the future of gastronomy. At Inkaterra we’re excited to see the region becoming increasingly more recognised for its cuisine. The culinary masterpieces being created are vast, diverse and a new concept to a lot of […]

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 […]

February 1, 2017

Hotels | February 2017

A Few Kind Words

Last year, we spotted rare hummingbirds and spectacled bears, won travel awards and celebrated our 40th anniversary – we also launched our very own Instagram page, a platform to showcase our sustainable tourism and conservation efforts, day-to-day hotel happenings and the authentic Andean touches peppered across our properties. There’s nothing more rewarding than when our […]

March 10, 2016

Experiences | March 2016

Beyond Picchu: A guest post by David Constable

When I was asked to write about Peru and Inkaterra’s involvement in the country’s quest for promotional eco-tourism and a more sustainable existence, my mind was overrun with visions of the Inca trail. All the ruins and imagery of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and those gruesome Inkan sacrifices (but then, maybe, I just watch too many films?). […]

November 27, 2014

Food and Drink | November 2014

#LuxVox Twitter Chat on Food and Travel

We are taking part in #LuxVox Twitter chat today at 1pm GMT as we love all things food and travel related. This chat will be discussing the ultimate culinary experiences, new food delicacies to look out for on your travels and food trends of 2015. In the last couple of years Peruvian cuisine has […]

May 28, 2013

Food and Drink | May 2013

Q&A with Gustavo Borja, Executive Chef at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Tell us a little about your background and how you came to be at ITMP My name is Gustavo Borja and I’m from Lima, Peru. I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Miami, Florida, and worked for the Marriott Marquis in Miami, for the Marriott in West Palm Beach Singer Island, and the National PGI […]

July 23, 2012

Food and Drink | July 2012

Hungry? Where to eat in Cuzco!

Newly opened in London this month, Lima is a great example of classic Peruvian food. Equally popular is the new patio at Peruvian Chef Gaston Arcurio’sNew York venture La Mar. If you’re lucky enough to venture to Peru itself, here are our suggestions of the best places for high end palates in Cuzco.

February 2, 2012

Food and Drink | February 2012

Peru – the hottest destination for foodies in 2012

Frommer’s, the Food Channel, National Geographic and London Confidential all agree: Peru is the hottest destination for foodies in 2012. With two Peruvian restaurants opening in London early next year, Ceviche pisco bar and Lima-London fine-dining establishment, gastro-bloggers are already salivating over the Sino-South American fusion that has marked the cuisine of Peru for decades.

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