Our mission
Generate an added value on biodiversity through research, conservation, outreach and environmental education, for the benefit of the environment, local communities and future generations.
Who We Are
Protecting biodiversity
through knowledge
and action.
Inka Terra Asociación (ITA) is a Peruvian non‑profit that applies research and knowledge to biodiversity conservation, restoration, education and sustainable development.
Since 1978, ITA has worked across diverse ecosystems in Peru, building long-term knowledge through fieldwork and collaboration with local communities.
In 50 years, Inkaterra didn’t build hotels; it built the case for a rainforest worth more standing than cut down.
José KoechlinPresident & CEOOur connection
Different roles,
shared purpose.
Inkaterra brings travelers closer to nature; ITA works to understand and protect it. Ecotourism helps sustain that work.
- Ecotourism
- Hospitality
- Research
- Conservation
- Education
- Sustainable development
Our vision
Strengthen research, restoration and conservation of biodiversity through sustainable development, with a positive impact on local communities to improve quality of life on habitats where ITA intervenes.
Our values
The values that guide our work
Principles that shape how ITA approaches science, conservation and sustainable development.
Passion for Conservation
We protect biodiversity and the ecosystems that sustain life.
Science into Action
We turn research and innovation into practical conservation solutions.
Knowledge to Be Shared
We make knowledge accessible through education, training and shared experiences.
Sustainability that Creates Value
We develop practical ways for conservation to generate lasting value for people and nature.
Collaboration for Lasting Impact
We work with communities, researchers and institutions to achieve more together.
Five decades in the field.
See how ITA has evolved since 1978.
Discover our storyDuellman & Koechlin — Madre de Dios, 1986