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January 25, 2019
Hotels | January 2019

The Ancient Ritual of Coca Leaf Reading in the Andes

In Peru, the coca leaf has a rich and important history, with many Peruvians valuing the leaves as highly as gold. The Incas treasured coca not only for its medicinal properties, but also for the integral part it played in their sacred rites and rituals. South Americans have cultivated coca plants for nearly 8,000 years. […]
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January 21, 2019
Our Peru | January 2019

The Peru Bucket List: Why to visit Peru in 2019

The beginning of the year is a time for planning the next adventure. Many call it a “bucket list”, which may include a variety of cities to peruse, coastlines to walk and natural wonders to marvel at. Peru remains, for many reasons, at the top of our wanderlust list as a country that always offers […]
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Peter Wilson and family explore Machu Picchu in the cloud
January 11, 2019
Events | January 2019

Testimonial: Peter Wilson, British adventurer ï»ż

In December 2018, Inkaterra was extremely excited to welcome renowned British helicopter pilot and adventurer Peter Wilson to a number of Inkaterra hotels during his ‘Three Journeys Round’ project in Latin America. As part of Peter’s project he travelled with his whole family to Peru, and whilst here, enjoyed staying at four of our unique […]
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March 20, 2018
Hotels | March 2018

Inkaterra: Guests' Perspectives

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is characterised by its incomparable mountain vistas, picturesque villages showcasing traditional markets and a wealth of empirical history of the Incas. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is the perfect base for exploration of this beautiful corner of Peru. From the property’s Earth to Table concept that encourages guests to harvest their […]
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October 13, 2015
Awards & Accolades | October 2015

Condé Nast Traveller Awards: Inkaterra La Casona

Inkaterra is delighted to announce that Inkaterra La Casona has been voted ‘one of the best places to stay in the Americas’ in the CondĂ© Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2015. Pass through the intricately carved threshold to the past, and experience why Inkaterra La Casona has been voted as the best by CondĂ© Nast […]
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September 25, 2015
Food and Drink | September 2015

Earth to Table at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

The next stage of our Inkaterra culinary journey takes us to Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, nestled high in the Peruvian Andes, between the rolling green ribbons of the Sacred Valley’s hill peaks. The traditional farmhouse style Hacienda plays home to an organic plantation, where guests of Inkaterra can immerse themselves in the local farming community, harvesting […]
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June 4, 2015
Hotels | June 2015

Traditional Peruvian Farming

With the Inca history being so deeply engrained in the local region, it is no surprise that our new Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas takes inspiration from this ancient civilisation with 10 acres of farmland, the new hacienda uses some of the same methods that the Incas used centuries ago… Crops […]
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