Rainforest

May 24, 2019
Hotels | May 2019
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 […]
Medicinal Plants are found all over Peru
November 23, 2018
Conservation and Sustainability | November 2018
Throughout the thick and fertile Peruvian rainforest, one can find a whole host of plants that have been used throughout history for valuable medicinal purposes. For centuries, throughout Peru and the New World, these plants have been used to create homeopathic remedies developed to cure many maladies. Communities have their own unique recipes and use […]
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 […]
January 19, 2018
Our Peru | January 2018
As we become more educated and exposed to the effect we have on the environment, many of us are starting to make frequent eco-conscious decisions. This extends to our travel itineraries, with 65% of global travellers intending to stay in ‘green’ accommodation at least once, according to Booking.com in their 2017 survey. This is a […]
June 29, 2017
Experiences | June 2017
From traversing tree-tops in the Amazon to delving deep into a Cloud Forest, Inkaterra provides an authentic setting to connect families with nature, adventure and a vibrant culture. With multi-generational holidays being a key travel trend for 2017, we offer more than a family vacation, we offer our junior guests the chance to lead their […]
June 21, 2017
Conservation and Sustainability | June 2017
This month, Inkaterra’s founder José Koechlin joined a key meeting with officials and scientists to discuss the crisis in the Madre de Dios region and to present a solution to the local authorities– the implementation of sustainable corridors. The Madre de Dios region is one of the world’s most beautiful and bio diverse landscapes. But […]
June 5, 2017
Experiences | June 2017
Travel inspiration derives from a multitude of different media outlets. Ahead of your adventures, you may flock to Instagram, online articles or perhaps Tripadvisor for a travel taster of what’s to come. However, as the world becomes evermore digitalised, studies have identified that video has grown to be one of the most influential tools for […]
June 30, 2016
Nature & Wildlife | June 2016
As the sun started to rise above Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Inkaterra Explorer Guide, Charles Yauta,  pulled on his walking boots and set off into the heart of the forest, with six intrepid explorers by his side. They were on their way to Lake Valencia, a beautiful oxbow lake with magnificent scenery and an abundance of […]
April 14, 2016
Conservation and Sustainability | April 2016
Forty years ago in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, a group of conservationists, headed up by Inkaterra Founder José Koechlin, began a journey of research into biodiversity and conservation. Working under the name of Cusco Amazónico, this group’s dedication to research was the catalyst and founding steps towards the birth of our NGO, Inkaterra […]
November 5, 2015
Nature & Wildlife | November 2015
Madre de Dios, located in the south east of Peru, is a low-lying Amazon playground of the fauna and flora that dance along the riverbank. Situated on the border of Bolivia and Brazil, the river spans an incredible 655km. Not only is it a reserve for tropical birds, but it is also a place of refuge […]