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 […]

April 20, 2018

Awards & Accolades | April 2018

Month in review: March 2018

From winning awards and hosting workshops, to celebrating colourful Peruvian gastronomy, it’s been an active month at Inkaterra. Want to take a peek at what we’ve been up to? Here’s a snapshot of our achievements over the past month, from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon: Die Goldene Palme 2018 Award (Germany) We […]

March 23, 2018

Food and Drink | March 2018

A Guest Blog: Exploring Peruvian Cuisine

Authentic Peruvian cuisine is at the heart of each Inkaterra property, from the earth to table concept at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, which sees fresh seasonal ingredients harvested from the on-site eco farm, served up in creative interpretations of Peruvian classics, to the bio-orchard in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. In fact, traditional Peruvian cuisine […]

November 9, 2017

Food and Drink | November 2017

Chicha: The Drink of the Incas

From our textiles to property excursions, the Inkaterra experience is enveloped in our heritage and culture. An opportunity our guests particularly enjoy is taking part in the traditional Peruvian rituals, for example, making Chicha, a sweet South American beverage that harks back to the Incan Empire. Chicha is produced from corn, a sacred crop of […]

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 22, 2017

Hotels | February 2017

The first Momento Andes held at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Artists, craftsmen and chefs such as awarded and world renowned Virgilio Martínez flocked to the Sacred Valley of the Incas this weekend for the Momento Andes event, the first of its kind in Peru. Featuring great food, music and seminars, the three-day event was held at the beautiful Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. The occasion saw a “meeting of […]

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 […]

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 […]

September 26, 2016

Food and Drink | September 2016

New Menu at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Fresh seasonal ingredients, lovingly harvested from the on site eco farm, served up in creative interpretations of Peruvian classics – these are the main components behind the delicious new lunch menu, set to launch at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Take a seat in the hotel’s beautiful dining room and gaze out at the breath-taking views of […]

September 9, 2016

Nature & Wildlife | September 2016

'Inka Routes'

This week’s #InkaRoutes: Our journey to becoming a pioneer in ecotourism and sustainability. Our journey began in the unexplored Amazonian Madre de Dios region with a 10,000 hectare private ecological reserve, designed to generate eco-tourism at a time when ecology and conservation were not commonly recognised concepts. This reserve, now named Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, is still […]