Orchids

May 9, 2019
Hotels | May 2019
Peru’s vast landscape and fertile land makes it the perfect location for beautiful native flora and the numerous wildlife that call the mountainous climbs, Pacific Ocean waters and plentiful Amazon rainforest home. At Inkaterra we recognise the importance and necessity of each of these animals and plants, through a diverse range of conservation and sustainability […]
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 […]
October 6, 2016
Hotels | October 2016
Unique flora, fauna, geographical formations and food produce make up some of the many reasons why Peru’s landscape is so fascinating and magical. At Inkaterra, we are lucky that many of our properties’ gardens are home to all of the above. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Named Peru’s ‘Garden of Eden’ by Condé Nast Traveller, […]
April 17, 2015
Hotels | April 2015
The last month has held some exciting activities and news for the team at Inkaterra, one being the launch of our eagerly awaited new luxury property, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here, we will share with you some of the weird and wonderful highlights of the past few weeks from Inkaterra. […]
April 10, 2012
Nature & Wildlife | April 2012
We interview Carmen Soto – resident biologist and orchid specialist at Inkaterra Machu Picchu! When did you start working for Inkaterra? Tell us a bit about your professional background. I started working at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel thirteen years ago; I am a biology graduate of the Cusco National San Antonio Abad University, I […]
February 28, 2012
Nature & Wildlife | February 2012
The collection of native orchids within the grounds of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel is staggering, boasting over 372 species. Guests at the hotel can walk through the tranquil orchid gardens to observe these with expert guides, with some orchids so tiny they require a looking glass to spot. This month, two new species of bromeliad […]