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 […]

July 19, 2019

Our Peru | July 2019

The Wonder of Peruvian Ecosystems

Home to 84 of the world’s 103 ecosystems and 28 of the 32 climates on the planet, Peru is one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries. When combined, these countries make up 70% of the planet’s total biodiversity. Due to this huge variety in the environment, scientists estimate there to be 25,000 plant species, 472 […]

June 28, 2019

Hotels | June 2019

In conversation with Jan Brack, Chief of Projects at Inkaterra Guides Field Station

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a native of Villa Rica in the Amazon region of Central Peru. I lived in Paraguay for eight years, after which I returned to my country to stay. I graduated from the Faculty of Forest Sciences of La Molina National Agrarian University, and I have […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 8, 2019

Conservation and Sustainability | March 2019

Sustainable Farming at Inkaterra

With over 40 years of experience pursuing sustainable tourism initiatives, Inkaterra is well known for our positive approach to environmentally conscious travel. By preserving the environment surrounding our hotels, and educating guests and locals alike on the importance of conservation, we have always led the way when it comes to sustainability in hospitality. However, it […]

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