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Peru boasts an enormously rich culture of ecological diversity and wonder; from the scenic rusty terrain of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the vibrant green mountainscape of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Peru is a place of exquisite natural beauty. Our beautiful country is home to an abundance of native flora and is making waves in forward-thinking initiatives to reduce plastic waste and adopt a proactive approach in upholding its sustainable landscape

One of the most important occasions in the country’s religious calendar, Semana Santa consists of a seven day celebration, with residents and tourists coming together to enjoy local food, culture and festivities. Although the festival officially begins on Domingo de Ramos, for Cusco’s residents, the most notable celebrations occur the following day. Monday 15th April is dedicated to El Senor de los Temblores (Lord of the Earthquakes), a saint who is credited with saving the residents of Cusco from an earthquake in 1650. With spiritual processions taking place, parades in traditional costumes and ancient Incan traditions being blended with local culture and modern influences, a visit to Cusco during Semana Santa will be a Peruvian experience like no other.

On Saturday 30th March, we will be taking part in the significant ‘La Hora del Planeta’ (Earth Hour) to make a contribution to helping the planet both environmentally and socially. Earth Hour is the largest global initiative championing environmental conservation, and this year the objective is even greater than before:⁣ ⁣To raise awareness of climate change and warn about its extremely destructive effects on the environment⁣. Across all of our lodges between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday 30th March we will be switching off the lights and observing the important 60 minutes wherever possible. At Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and El Mapi byInkaterra there will be reforestation projects taking place with some of the students and children of Machu Picchu Pueblo and much more. During the hour the world’s largest and most impressive landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, the Empire State Building and Christ the Redeemer will have their lights turned off to show their commitment to the planet during Earth Hour.

In February 2019, Inkaterra was thrilled to welcome the UK’s youngest Michelin-starred chef Merlin Labron Johnson to a number of our properties as he travelled through Peru on a culinary adventure. From the rainforest to the Sacred Valley, Merlin’s next stop on his journey was to Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, near Cusco. The food was always delicious and exactly what I felt like eating and an extra special mention for the service and reception staff who provided the nicest and friendliest staff From the Native Farm and ‘Earth to Table’ concept at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, to the Green Farm at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and the Bio-Orchard at the Inkaterra Guides Field Station, guests can be sure that the food they enjoy during their stay is responsibly sourced from the local environment.