In Conversation with Claudia León, Head of Ecotourism

Beginning her journey with Inkaterra as an Explorer Guide, Claudia has come very far on her career path and is now Head of Ecotourism, an incredibly important position to hold as part of the Inkaterra family. We interviewed Claudia to delve a little deeper into her frontline knowledge of all things ecotourism and how her […]

October 19, 2018

Events | October 2018

The Day of Creole Song; Día de la Canción Criolla

Amid the fast approaching All Hallows’ Eve, where faux cobwebs adorn the streets, and apparitions of commercialised ghosts and neighbours disguised in a multitude of outlandish costumes are predictable scenarios, there is promise of unswerving culture in sight. It has been a long standing Peruvian tradition to celebrate local musical wonders on The Day of […]

May 4, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | May 2018

Five things you didn't know about the Amazon

A luscious host to an amazing array of biodiversity and spanning across eight countries – from mountainous peaks to the basin depths – the Amazon is a geographic wonder which holds many untold tales. Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción and Inkaterra Guides Field Station lie within the Madre de Dios region of the Amazon […]

April 20, 2018

Awards & Accolades | April 2018

Month in review: March 2018

From winning awards and hosting workshops, to celebrating colourful Peruvian gastronomy, it’s been an active month at Inkaterra. Want to take a peek at what we’ve been up to? Here’s a snapshot of our achievements over the past month, from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon: Die Goldene Palme 2018 Award (Germany) We […]

March 28, 2018

Our Peru | March 2018

Semana Santa at Inkaterra

Here in Peru we are in the midst of one of the biggest events of the year: it’s the return of Semana Santa. Commencing on Sunday 25th March with Domingo de Ramos and concluding on 1st April 2018 with the Resurrection of Christ, Semana Santa is considered a period of recollection, commemorating the life, passion […]

March 9, 2018

Conservation and Sustainability | March 2018

Inkaterra’s Bio-Orchard: Top Plants

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 […]

December 22, 2017

Our Peru | December 2017

A Peruvian Christmas

Around the world, Christmas, for many, evokes a sense of joy. It is a time when families gather together and reflect on the year that has gone by, share stories and exchange gifts, usually accompanied by a range of edible delights. Peru is no different and has been celebrating Christmas for centuries and practising traditions […]

December 12, 2017

Experiences | December 2017

Relax, refuel and reconnect with Inkaterra

Mindfulness, and the ability to reconnect with your body in everyday life, is becoming increasingly important. Whether it’s meeting deadlines at work, rushing to buy Christmas presents, or making enough time for our friends, there’s always something on our mind. A travel trend predicted to soar in 2018 is the need for ‘Break-up Breaks’, holidays […]

December 4, 2017

Our Peru | December 2017

The Untold Stories of Machu Picchu

With more than 5,000 visitors a day Machu Picchu remains at the top of our bucket lists. Renowned for being one of the most ‘Instagrammable’ places in the world, the ancient citadel is the perfect wanderlust capture. You may already know that the ancient citadel was discovered by Yale professor Hiram Bingham in 1911, who later […]

November 9, 2017

Food and Drink | November 2017

Chicha: The Drink of the Incas

From our textiles to property excursions, the Inkaterra experience is enveloped in our heritage and culture. An opportunity our guests particularly enjoy is taking part in the traditional Peruvian rituals, for example, making Chicha, a sweet South American beverage that harks back to the Incan Empire. Chicha is produced from corn, a sacred crop of […]