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 […]

Medicinal Plants are found all over Peru

November 23, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | November 2018

The Magic of Medicinal Plants in Peru

Throughout the thick and fertile Peruvian rainforest, one can find a whole host of plants that have been used throughout history for valuable medicinal purposes. For centuries, throughout Peru and the New World, these plants have been used to create homeopathic remedies developed to cure many maladies. Communities have their own unique recipes and use […]

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 […]

July 19, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | July 2018

A Brief History of the Inka Empire

The Inka Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America and, in the early 16th Century, it was possibly one of the largest empires in the world. The origin myths of the Inka Empire relay stories of a pastoral tribe who carried a magic gold staff, and wherever the staff landed, the Inka people would […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 26, 2018

Hotels | January 2018

Colourful new excursion at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

From Chicha-de-jora making to midnight lantern-lit walks, there are a wealth of activities on offer to adventurous travellers at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. And now, from April, guests will have the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating two-day adventure to the Vinicunca Mountain in the Peruvian […]

February 13, 2017

Conservation and Sustainability | February 2017

10 Things You Didn't Know About Peru

With Peru’s inclusion on National Geographic’s Cool List for 2017 there is no sign of it dropping from the top of travellers’ bucket lists. It is a place full of adventure, national treasures and culture, which entices over three million excited travellers every year. Whether you’re a seasoned Peru visitor, have a trip planned this […]

September 26, 2016

Food and Drink | September 2016

New Menu at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Fresh seasonal ingredients, lovingly harvested from the on site eco farm, served up in creative interpretations of Peruvian classics – these are the main components behind the delicious new lunch menu, set to launch at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Take a seat in the hotel’s beautiful dining room and gaze out at the breath-taking views of […]

February 8, 2016

Awards & Accolades | February 2016

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba named amongst the ‘Best Hotels on the Planet’ by Travel and Leisure

We’re delighted to announce that Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba has been named on of the ‘Best New Hotels on the Planet’ in the 11th edition of Travel + Leisure’s ‘It List’. The hotels on the ‘It List’ are named by the editors of Travel and Leisure, and are celebrated for their killer locations, impeccable design and […]