The History of Earth Day

On Monday 22nd April, Inkaterra will be celebrating Earth Day 2019, an annual event held to promote sustainability whilst also raising awareness of environmental concerns. With events estimated to be taking place in over 190 countries this year, the Earth Day initiative has grown immeasurably since its conception 49 years ago. Started by American environmental […]

April 5, 2019

Events | April 2019

Semana Santa in Cusco

Commencing this year on Sunday 14th April with Domingo de Ramos and ending on Saturday 20th April, Semana Santa marks Holy Week in Peru. One of the most important occasions in the country’s religious calendar, Semana Santa consists of a seven day celebration, with residents and tourists coming together to enjoy local food, culture and […]

March 22, 2019

Food and Drink | March 2019

Testimonial: Merlin Labron Johnson, Michelin-starred chef

In February 2019, Inkaterra was thrilled to welcome the UK’s youngest Michelin-starred chef Merlin Labron Johnson to a number of our properties as he travelled through Peru on a culinary adventure. Nine months after opening his first restaurant, Portland, in 2015, Merlin was awarded a Michelin star at the age of 24. Having cooked all […]

September 27, 2018

Experiences | September 2018

Inkaterra Mayu Spa

As you may have read in our August Newsletter, we are extremely excited to announce that the serene Mayu Spa at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is now open. Nestled between historic Cusco and the impressive Machu Picchu, surrounded by breathtaking mountains in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will find Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. The contemporary […]

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 […]

July 27, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | July 2018

In Conversation With Head Chef Rafael Casin

Rafael Casin, Inkaterra’s Corporate head of F&B and Chef, is best known for his ingenious take on sustainable food, bringing the ‘Earth to Table’ concept to Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba‘s guests who wish to get closer to the traditional Andean way of eating. What inspired our extraordinary chef to think of and extend his food philosophy […]

February 2, 2018

Our Peru | February 2018

The Peru Bucket List: Why to visit Peru in 2018

The beginning of the year is, for many, a time for planning our next adventure. Where will this year take us? What exploration lies ahead? Our bucket list is a medley of cities to stroll, coastlines and rainforest to admire. Peru, of course, is always top of our wanderlust list as a country which always […]

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 […]

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?). […]

May 20, 2015

Food and Drink | May 2015

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Executive Chef – Rafael Casin on Earth to Plate

Rafael Casin, our executive chef at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba conceptualised and created a unique gourmet offering for guests at the hacienda, using his concept: Earth to Plate. With a strong focus on using the produce of the Urubamba Valley to give guests a unique taste experience that is exclusive to Inkaterra. Here, Rafael explains the reasoning behind […]

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