Peru's Not-So-Angry Bird

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Spotted by Inkaterra Association biologist, Helmut Rengifo, the Collared Puffbird is a common sight across the Madre de Dios region, with it’s orange head and distinctive black collar.

But for the rest of the world, this bird has a wider familiarity, looking very similar to a character in the popular Angry Birds game.  Screen Shot 2014-08-21 at 16.17.26

Thankfully, the real Collared Puffbird is slightly more peaceful than its namesake, often being labelled the “lazy bird” due to its habit of sitting and waiting for insects, rather than predating them.

It is not the only species that can be found at Inkaterra that has a more popular identity. The Spectacled Bears, some of which can be found at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel are the inspiration for one of the world’s most popular childhood characters – Paddington Bear. Paddington’s books have been translated across the globe, and a new feature film is due out at the end of the year.

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Our fans around the world

We’ve had some wonderful comments from our fans around the world in the past few months. Check out some of our highlights below. We even had  Antonio Banderas stay with us just a few weeks ago. Have you stayed with us? We’d love to hear how your stay was and your thoughts on beautiful Peru. Share your story with us below, or on Twitter and Facebook with hashtag #MyInkaterraStory

Antonio Banderas at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

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The IRCF on the Anaconda Walk

We’ve even had proposals at Inkaterra!

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Guests of Inkaterra

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Your first adventure as newly-weds to Machu Picchu

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Posing with a Llama

Share your Inkaterra Story with us below. Is Peru on your bucket list? Make it happen today.

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