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 […]

November 9, 2018

Hotels | November 2018

Birding in Peru

Alongside National Geographic and Audubon we have celebrated the Year of the Bird in 2018, to encourage all birders, experts and novices alike. 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. You may have seen us posting on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the cause but birds are also a large part […]

April 28, 2017

Events | April 2017

Inkaterra Celebrates Earth Day 2017

One of the most important dates in Inkaterra’s calendar, the annual Earth Day, took place on the 22nd April and was duly celebrated across our properties. Not only is it a great opportunity to commemorate the last 40 years we have spent caring for the planet, but it also gives us the chance to educate […]

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. […]

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 […]

July 4, 2014

Nature & Wildlife | July 2014

Giant Anteater Spotted at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción

Spotting any wild animal in their natural environment is an exciting moment, but spotting a creature that is normally very shy and elusive has an extra special resonance. The 13th of June proved to a group of travellers that the Amazon jungle is still full of surprises. Led by Inkaterrra Hacienda Concepción Explorer Guide Carlos […]

May 16, 2014

Events | May 2014

Update from The World Birding Rally 2014

The World Birding Rally is in full swing! From the Pacific Ocean, across the northern Andes and into the foothills above the Amazon basin, the teams will likely see nearly 900 species of birds during the Rally as they drive from sandy desert scrub up to cloud forest and down into rainforest. The Rally celebrates […]

March 12, 2014

Our Peru | March 2014

Fishing at Cabo Blanco

Iconic ‘Miss Texas’ fishing boat is sailing again in Cabo Blanco, with renowned captain Norm Isaacs on the lead. While it currently serves research purposes in the tropical sea of Northern Peru, the Miss Texas gear is also being tested during excursions. This month, the fishing of a 24-pound Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) was caught on […]

March 7, 2014

Nature & Wildlife | March 2014

Anaconda found at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción

We have a very exciting sighting this month from Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción! It was 10 a.m. when Inkaterra explorer guides Ghlemm and Justo were leading a group of travellers in the ‘Cocha’ excursion. Hidden in some bushes on the shore of Concepción creek, a green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) was encountered. Though it remained tangled and its […]

Wildlife in Peru