The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Catholicism is now seamlessly integrated throughout Peruvian culture which has led to much of our national calendar being allocated to special holy days. One such day of celebration and worship, amongst believers, unfolds on December 8th throughout Peru and much of the Catholic world. For Peruvian inhabitants, December 8th has been ordained a public holiday […]

Luisella - Manager at Inkaterra La Casona

November 30, 2018

Experiences | November 2018

In Conversation with Luisella Garmendia, Resident Manager at Inkaterra La Casona

Luisella Garmendia, who is currently the Resident Manager at Inkaterra’s Cusco hotel ‘La Casona’, is celebrating a decade working with Inkaterra this year. Having first been drawn to Inkaterra due to the exclusive experience we offer guests at all of our properties and the specialism in the environment and preserving local cultures, 10 years later […]

November 16, 2018

Our Peru | November 2018

A Seasonal Guide to Travelling in Peru

We have all heard the phrase, “four seasons in one day”, and when visiting Peru it is highly likely you might just experience this weather phenomenon. Due to the country’s highly changeable climate, unpredictability is the only predictable thing about Peruvian weather. However, if you are planning to explore the wonders of Cusco or the […]

August 24, 2018

Food and Drink | August 2018

The Churos Project – Snails in the Amazon Rainforest

Since 1978 the Inkaterra Asociación has produced inventories of flora and fauna measuring its impact on areas of influence in the Amazonian rainforest of Madre de Dios (Southern Peru), the cloud forest of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cusco and the sea, desert and tropical forest of Cabo […]

January 19, 2018

Our Peru | January 2018

Eco-Traveller's Choice

As we become more educated and exposed to the effect we have on the environment, many of us are starting to make frequent eco-conscious decisions. This extends to our travel itineraries, with 65% of global travellers intending to stay in ‘green’ accommodation at least once, according to Booking.com in their 2017 survey. This is a […]

December 4, 2017

Our Peru | December 2017

The Untold Stories of Machu Picchu

With more than 5,000 visitors a day Machu Picchu remains at the top of our bucket lists. Renowned for being one of the most ‘Instagrammable’ places in the world, the ancient citadel is the perfect wanderlust capture. You may already know that the ancient citadel was discovered by Yale professor Hiram Bingham in 1911, who later […]

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 […]

April 4, 2017

Nature & Wildlife | April 2017

Earth Hour 2017: Celebrate with Inkaterra

Last week, Earth Hour was celebrated by millions of people across the globe, and those staying at Inkaterra were no exception. As part of their constant commitment to the protection of the environment, Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica’s eco-tourism team rolled up their sleeves and gathered guests together, in a joint effort to clean up litter and discarded […]

March 16, 2017

Hotels | March 2017

A new addition to the Inkaterra family: The Inkaterra Guides Field Station

We are delighted to announce that there is a new addition to the Inkaterra family, The Inkaterra Guides Field Station, based near the Tambopata National Reserve. Set to open in June this year, the Guides Field Station will welcome visitors who are keen to explore the rainforest, and actively participate in various exciting conservation projects. […]

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