The 7th Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids will take place for the first time in Peru at the auditorium of the Universidad San Antonio Abad (Cusco) on November 27-29, 2023.

We invite all attendees at the 7th Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids to sign up for a fascinating botanical expedition to Machu Picchu guided by one of the world’s most respected and authoritative voices on orchids, Tom Mirenda.

Columnist for the American Orchid Society and a leader of the OGCN (Orchid Garden Conservation Network), Tom has been growing orchids professionally for over three decades. He has travelled the world to find both wild and cultivated orchids, and recently co-authored “The Book of Orchids” with collaborators from Kew. Tom curated the orchid collection at the Smithsonian for 17 years as their Orchid Collection Specialist, producing annual educational exhibits for millions of visitors. He organizes orchid trips through his travel network “Trips with Tom” from his idyllic home in Hawaii.

From November 30-December 3, right after the Conference, Tom Mirenda will share with you a masterclass on orchid observation while visiting majestic landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, including the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Offering special rates at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, you will explore during blooming season Inkaterra’s orchid trails in the cloud forest, hosting 372 registered species – the world’s largest native orchid collection in its natural setting, according to the American Orchid Society.

To sign up for Tom Mirenda’s botanical expedition in Machu Picchu, please contact us at: sales@inkaterra.com.

Attention all orchid enthusiasts! Inkaterra Asociación is proud to announce the venue and dates for the 7th Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids. This year, the event will take place in Peru for the first time. It will be held from November 27-29, 2023 at the auditorium of the Universidad San Antonio Abad in the city of Cusco.

With a vast array of subjects involving orchid diversity, systematics, ecology, conservation and horticulture, the Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids is the main orchid event of the Andean region. The Andean region is known for its mega-biodiversity, including some of the most extraordinary orchid species in the world. The event brings together an international community of researchers, conservation professionals, gardeners and orchid aficionados to promote the most recent advancements on scientific studies and conservation of orchid species native to the region.

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the 7th Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids. Application of abstracts must be submitted by July 16, 2023. Guidelines can be found in the following link: www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra-asociacion-org/en/conferences/inscription/

To register for the 7th Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids, please contact us at: aoc@inkaterra-asociacion.org.

To celebrate the Feast of Peter and Paul, Patron Saints of fishermen on June 29, Inkaterra Asociación will launch a new project “Aquaculture reserve”, recommitting to the restoration and conservation of the Peruvian Tropical Sea, one of the most diverse life zones in our planet.

In 2012, Inkaterra Asociación presented a proposal to the Ministry of the Environment to establish a Marine Reserve totaling 600,000 hectares of ocean in front of the legendary Cabo Blanco fishing cove. This initiative was backed by the University of Miami; the National Geographic Society; the International Game Fish Association (IGFA); the University of Alicante (Spain); the artisanal fishermen's unions from Puerto Pizarro (Tumbes) to Lobitos (Piura). To this day, eleven years later, authorities have not approved this proposal. Unfortunately, this means the sea is still being impacted negatively by illegal fishing and other malpractices.

In an effort to combat this, Inkaterra Asociación has partnered with the Artisanal Fishermen's Union of Cabo Blanco and Agromar. The organizations have teamed up to implement an innovative marine conservation strategy through the sustainable production rainbow-lipped pearl oysters. A concession of 104 hectares was declared for use in the development of aquaculture projects. During the projects, the organizations involved will study marine biodiversity through research projects, and promote good practices in traditional and sport fishing.

A unique and millenary tradition, Cabo Blanco artisanal fishing was officially declared Cultural Patrimony of Peru in 2018 – an effort led by Inkaterra Asociación. Its conservation is essential to the sustainable management of marine resources in the Tropical Pacific of Northern Peru.

We celebrate this day stressing the importance of developing strategic partnerships among the scientific community, the private sector, authorities and local populations to preserve the extraordinary natural richness of our seas.

US luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler shared their 23 best family summer vacation ideas. “In Machu Picchu, escape the crowds at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, set in 12-acres of biodiverse cloud forest and walkable to Aguas Calientes,” CNT recommends Inkaterra’s Machu Picchu property as one of the most delightful places to spend family time in Peru – an Andean village of whitewashed casitas tucked away in the cloud forest, amid lush gardens and waterfalls, where 294 bird species and 372 native orchid species have been registered.

Meanwhile, Green Travel Blog from German sustainability platform Green Pearls highlights Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica in its recommendations for the best national park vacations. “Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica is located in the heart of the Tambopata National Rainforest. As one of the pioneers of ecotourism in Peru, Inkaterra is committed to preserving the environment and respecting nature in all of its accommodations, as well as preserving the cultural heritage of the Incas,” Laura Farag writes. “At the lodge of Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, a guide will be waiting for you to explore the Amazon on guided excursions. There are challenging jungle trails as well as kid-friendly tours if you’re traveling with your family.”

Argentinean travel writer Flavia Tomaello also shares her recent experience at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica in two great chronicles. “Pure, remote and yet accessible. This place welcomes you with a plunge pool in your own cabana, with views of the river while lying on your hammock, and with your own terrace kindly protected from insects but widely open to nature,” Flavia reports for news website Norte en Línea. While in Revista Huéspedes, she writes: “Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is established right next to the exuberant Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de Dios river meanders across the South Amazon region, known as Peru’s Capital of Biodiversity. An area essential to the survival and development of local communities as well as the various species of native flora and fauna, which represents an invaluable area for the research and conservation of the existing natural richness.”