Family holidays at Inkaterra

With multi-generational travel continuing to top the travel trend charts, holidays that cater for the whole family are more popular than ever. At all of our Inkaterra properties, we offer adventures and activities to suit all ages and interests. From the rolling hills of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the depths of the […]

September 13, 2019

Hotels | September 2019

Inkagrammers of Peruvian Winter 2019

Here at Inkaterra, we love to see our guests capture and create their own personal online scrapbooks and Instagram is the perfect platform to proudly share them. We’ve chosen a select few of your ‘Inka-gram’ moments from this season. Make sure to tag @Inkaterrahotels to share your adventures with us and, if you ever find […]

September 6, 2019

Our Peru | September 2019

Five things you didn’t know about Machu Picchu

Located more than 7,000ft (2,134m) above sea-level in southern Peru, the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is Peru’s most visited tourist destination. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Machu Picchu is well-recognised thanks to its ‘Instragramability’ and ‘bucket list’ appeal. In […]

August 30, 2019

Hotels | August 2019

Discover Inkaterra

After being established in 1975, Inkaterra has been at the forefront of ecotourism and sustainable development in Peru. Since then Inkaterra has been dedicated to authentic travel experiences and preserving biodiversity and local cultures. With properties in the heart of the Machu Picchu cloud forest, deep in the Amazonian rainforest of South-Eastern Peru, nestled in […]

August 16, 2019

Events | August 2019

Santa Rosa de Lima

Each year on August 23rd millions gather around the world to remember Santa Rosa – the patron Saint of Peru and the New World (The Americas and the Philippines), and the Indigenous natives of Latin America. In Peru and other Latin American countries, she is honoured by a National Holiday on August 30th. On this […]

July 27, 2019

Our Peru | July 2019

Celebrating Fiestas Patrias in Peru

The 28th July is a significant date in the Peruvian calendar. Known as Fiestas Patrias, this national holiday marks the anniversary of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821 by José de San Martín. Martín was a Spanish-Argentine general and freedom fighter that lead a Liberating Expedition in 1820. After a series of military […]

June 17, 2019

Events | June 2019

The ancient rituals of Inti Raymi

Commencing on Monday 24th June is the ancient celebration of Inti Raymi, one of the most important ceremonies in the Incan Empire calendar. Meaning ‘festival of the sun’ in Quechua, the first festival was held in 1412 and is a celebration of both the winter solstice and the Inca new year. In the times of […]

May 3, 2019

Experiences | May 2019

Why Peru is the perfect place for a digital detox

For those looking for a digital detox, Peru is the perfect place. With technology playing an ever-increasing part in the modern world, it is unsurprising that more and more people are looking to disconnect with their devices in order to reconnect with their surroundings. At Inkaterra, guests are given the chance to disconnect to different […]

April 18, 2019

Conservation and Sustainability | April 2019

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 […]

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