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The rainforests hold answers to questions we have yet to ask.
Mark Plotkin
Dear Postcard Travellers,
Did you know that 25 percent of all modern Western drugs are derived from rainforest plants? Not only are they places of exceptional beauty, they also help heal us, and you can immerse yourself in this healing energy at Reserva Amazonica.
Walk through the rainforest canopy, take an Amazonian cooking class, glide along the snaking waterways and learn about the Ese'eja Native Community.
After all your jungle adventures, a little relaxation is in order. Perhaps you’d like to indulge at ENA spa or enjoy the healing ritual of a flower bath? Or you can end your day with a jungle sundowner, imbibing refreshing chilcanos made with pisco, Peru’s national spirit.
You might be deep in the Amazon, but you can still enjoy life’s little luxuries.
Happy travels!
Karen Hastings
Editor-in-Chief
Explore Reserva Amazonica
Experience the ultimate in eco-luxury at Inkaterra’s Reserva Amazónica, an exclusive lodge facing the Madre de Dios River. Nestled in the heart of the rainforest, this haven features 35 charming cabins inspired by Ese'Eja culture.
Discover 540 bird species within this private 17,000-hectare reserve and enjoy unique excursions like the Canopy Walkway, offering sky-high views 30 metres above the forest floor.
One of Peru’s top eco-lodges, Inkaterra promises a rewarding journey into the vibrant Tambopata National Reserve. Just 25 minutes from Cusco, you can escape to a world of breathtaking biodiversity in Peru's Amazon rainforest.
Unique Activities
Hover in the Treetops on the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
The exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway offers an unforgettable rainforest adventure.
Just a 15-minute walk from Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, you'll reach the Interpretation Centre to learn about the project’s history before ascending into the treetops. This 344-metre network of seven suspension bridges spans eight observation platforms, 29 metres above the ground.
Marvel at bright toucans, woodpeckers and trogons, and spot monkeys and three-toed sloths. Enjoy breathtaking views and discover the intricate interaction between the plants and animals from a perspective that reveals the Amazon's immense scale. This exciting adventure is perfect for those who enjoy birdwatching and photography.
Take the Twilight River Tour
On a mesmerising Twilight River excursion, you can witness the rainforest's magical transformation from day to night.
As you cruise along the riverbanks, feel the cool evening breeze and hear the sounds of nocturnal creatures awakening. Learn about the unique habits of animals and birds as daytime species make way for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans.
Gaze at the starlit Southern Hemisphere skies on clear nights, adding a celestial touch to your adventure.
Perfect for photography and astronomy enthusiasts, this guided boat ride offers a sensory-rich experience that connects you deeply with the diverse Amazonian ecosystem.
Lodging
Feel the Breeze in your Eco-Luxe Cabin
Indulge in luxury amid the Amazon rainforest at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica.
Choose from Superior Cabañas, offering charming Ese’Eja-style wooden cabins with plush amenities and an intimate siesta lounge, or Superior Rio Cabañas, which feature stunning views of the Madre de Dios River.
For the ultimate retreat, the Tambopata Suite provides spacious elegance with a private terrace, plunge pool and outdoor shower.
All accommodations include comfortable beds with canopy mosquito nets, eco-friendly toiletries, plush bathrobes and Andean rubber slippers, ensuring a luxurious and immersive jungle experience.
Dining
Taste Fresh Rainforest Flavours
Delight in a luxurious dining experience at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica's two-tiered round dining room, featuring a majestic central tree trunk. Start your day with a lavish international buffet breakfast, brimming with local flavours and fresh fruit.
Enjoy lunch and dinner with a creative twist on traditional Amazonian dishes and international fare, all made with organic produce and herbs from the hotel’s rainforest gardens.
Savour candle-lit evening meals with local cheese, homemade yuca bread and Amazonian staples like juane.
Signature dishes include steamed spiced rice with succulent chicken in bihao leaves with orinoco apple onion dressing and Pataraska, steamed trout in banana leaves with stir-fry vegetables.
Sustainability Story
At Inkaterra, you embrace a luxury experience deeply rooted in authentic cultural, social and environmental values. Your stay supports conservation and ensures a positive impact on ecosystems and local communities.
The Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra is a hub for conservation, training and research. Their fieldwork and biodiversity monitoring inform strategies to protect and restore ecosystems.
The station also trains Inkaterra Explorer Guides and hosts researchers, volunteers and travellers eager to engage in hands-on projects and experience the Amazon on a deeper level.
Inkaterra strives to make a high positive impact on local communities, allowing you to enjoy a truly sustainable and enriching stay.
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