Birding in Peru

November 9, 2018
Hotels | November 2018
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 […]
September 3, 2018
Nature & Wildlife | September 2018
Toucans have a beautiful and unique appearance that has led to the species becoming one of the most popular birds worldwide and meant that they are frequently used in advertising due to their unique aesthetic qualities. One of the most well-known toucans in pop-culture is ‘Toucan Sam’, a cartoon character that has been used to […]
March 9, 2018
Conservation and Sustainability | March 2018
Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest of Southern Peru – where trees tower, vines tangle and insects thrive – plants have long been cultivated for their medicinal qualities. Now, at Inkaterra Guides Field Station, our Bio-Orchard is used to research a range of plants known for their medicinal qualities, keeping alive ancestral knowledge […]
January 12, 2018
Our Peru | January 2018
Over forty years ago – with no more than a spoken word and a handshake – our Founder and CEO, José Koechlin, became co-producer of what is now considered one of the greatest films of all time, and a turning point in the development of tourism in Peru  – Aguirre, the Wrath of God. Both […]
September 21, 2017
Conservation and Sustainability | September 2017
Did you know, 814 bird species have been registered within the grounds of Inkaterra Hotels and areas of influence? That’s equivalent to 93% of Costa Rica’s total bird diversity! But, here in the Peruvian Amazon, deforestation is rife, and Inkaterra are working hard to conserve the habitat of native birds through various sustainability projects. Fancy […]
May 12, 2017
Nature & Wildlife | May 2017
A little birdy’s  told us that International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is about to take flight too. This weekend, 13th-14th May, sees bird enthusiasts, “Twitchers”, flock together in support of birding conservation initiatives across the Americas. Created in 1993 by visionaries at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, IMBD continues to host more […]
March 31, 2017
Conservation and Sustainability | March 2017
For more than 40 years, Inkaterra has worked towards education, protection and sustainable development of the flora, fauna and local cultures of Peru. From research into Cabo Blanco‘s marine ecosystem, to recording the world’s largest collection of native orchid species in their natural habitat (372), Inkaterra has dedicated the past four decades to conservation around […]
March 16, 2017
Hotels | March 2017
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
Our Peru | February 2017
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 […]
February 1, 2017
Hotels | February 2017
Last year, we spotted rare hummingbirds and spectacled bears, won travel awards and celebrated our 40th anniversary – we also launched our very own Instagram page, a platform to showcase our sustainable tourism and conservation efforts, day-to-day hotel happenings and the authentic Andean touches peppered across our properties. There’s nothing more rewarding than when our […]