One of the most beautiful regions in the Peruvian Andes, with a rich cultural heritage and majestic mountains par excellence. The Urubamba River Valley is threatened by the degradation of its Andean forests, as well as by the loss of its glaciers and wetlands, which is causing progressive water stress in the region.
Landscape extent: 834,643 hectares
Altitude range: 611 to 5,742 metres above sea level
Population: 141,532 inhabitants
Thanks to our proud Guardians and Landscape Partners
Our positive impact in the Machu Picchu Landscape
- 3,207 managed hectares
- 105 hectares of peat and forest under restoration
- 6,000 trees planted
Threatened species
protected in this landscape
Neotropical otter 
Spectacled bear 
Booted racket-tail
Sustainable activities
supported in this landscape
Organic agriculture 
Handicrafts 
Community tourism
Landscape network
- Guardians
- 2
- Partner organisations
- 10
- Local people supported
- 731
Recent actions
Strategik x regenera: a partnership for Nature
Read article: Strategik x regenera: a partnership for Nature
How can we reduce the impact of construction? The question behind a new hotel in Machu Picchu
Read article: How can we reduce the impact of construction? The question behind a new hotel in Machu PicchuAll this is possible thanks to our Partner organisations
For only USD$30 a month you and your business can become part of the movement.
