Press and Awards

Enrique Umbert, CEO of Mountain Lodges of Peru, discusses sustainable tourism, locally run lodges, luxury stays, regional cuisine, local guides, and meaningful travel experiences near Machu Picchu and Peru’s iconic Andean destinations.

Huacahuasi Lodge was featured for its remote Andean setting, spacious rooms, outdoor hot tubs with mountain views, local textiles, hearty meals, and its role in Mountain Lodges of Peru’s Upper Sacred Valley and Lares journey to Machu Picchu.

Mountain Lodges of Peru’s founder, Enrique Umbert, joined the WalkingPost podcast to discuss coolcations, adventure travel in Peru, off-the-beaten-path treks to Machu Picchu, and authentic experiences with Andean communities.

Lamay Lodge was featured for its Sacred Valley experience, highlighting cozy rooms, Andean views, high-altitude hikes, a traditional Pachamanca dinner, and access to Mountain Lodges of Peru’s Upper Sacred Valley and Lares adventures.

Mountain Lodges of Peru Co-Founder Enrique Umbert was honored at the 2025 LATA Excellence Awards for his significant contribution to sustainable tourism, community empowerment, cultural preservation, and eco-adventure travel in the Andes.

A Machu Picchu travel guide highlighting the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Salkantay and Lares treks, train options, visitor tips, and expert advice for planning the perfect adventure to Peru’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was featured among the world’s finest trekking options for luxury explorers, highlighting Machu Picchu journeys with expert guides, high-end accommodations, cultural immersion, and unforgettable Andean landscapes.

The Lares Trail was highlighted as a crowd-free alternative to the Inca Trail, featuring Mountain Lodges of Peru’s Sacred Valley and Lares journey with expert guides, remote Andean communities, eco-lodges, local cuisine, and scenic hot tubs.

Peru stood out at the LATA Excellence Awards 2025, where Mountain Lodges of Peru founder Enrique Umbert received the Significant Contribution Award for his leadership in responsible tourism, community development, and empowering Andean women artisans.

Mountain Lodges of Peru was recognized for its lodge-to-lodge Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and Yanapana NGO initiatives, supporting Andean communities through sustainable tourism, weaving traditions, and local partnerships.

Mountain Lodges of Peru launched daily departures for its all-inclusive treks to Machu Picchu, plus new three-day Salkantay and Lamay Lodge itineraries for travelers seeking flexible, immersive adventures in the Andes and Sacred Valley.

Mountain Lodges of Peru announced daily departures for its all-inclusive lodge-to-lodge treks to Machu Picchu, along with new three-day Salkantay and Lamay Lodge itineraries designed for travelers seeking flexible, shorter adventures in the Andes.