A way of travelling that respects the destination
Since our beginnings in 2007, at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel we have understood hospitality as an opportunity to create a deeper connection between our guests and the destination.
Located next to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a place of extraordinary natural and cultural value, we recognize our responsibility to operate consciously, respecting our environment, our culture and the people who are part of our community.
For us, sustainability is not an isolated initiative. It is part of the way we understand hospitality: caring for the place that welcomes us, valuing its identity and seeking to create a positive impact through our operations.
Our commitment to sustainability is built around three dimensions:
Environment
We work to reduce our environmental impact through responsible waste management, efficient use of water and energy, reduction of single-use plastics, and environmental management based on monitoring and continuous improvement.
People & Community
We seek to create value for the people connected to our operations through employment, employee development, responsible purchasing and support for social initiatives.
Culture & Destination
We incorporate Andean culture, its gastronomy, traditions and worldview into the Sumaq experience, promoting a respectful and meaningful relationship with the natural and cultural heritage of Machu Picchu.
MANAGING OUR IMPACT
Sumaq has an Environmental Management System that covers the entire hotel operation and allows us to monitor waste, energy consumption, water consumption and carbon emissions.
Our system is based on a 2025 baseline and establishes improvement objectives through 2027. These include reducing the intensity of energy and water consumption, waste generation and carbon emissions per occupied room.
Monitoring is carried out monthly, and results are reviewed by hotel management to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions.
RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING
We believe that every purchasing decision can create value for our surroundings.
Our responsible purchasing policy establishes environmental and social criteria for supplier selection and, when quality and price are comparable, prioritizes suppliers from Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Apurímac.
We also seek to favor biodegradable products, efficient equipment and alternatives that reduce impacts associated with transportation and operations.
Our gastronomy is one of the main ways in which we connect guests with the territory, incorporating products and ingredients from the region into our culinary offering.
ANDEAN CULTURE, PART OF OUR IDENTITY
At Sumaq, Andean culture is not a decorative element: it is part of our identity.
From our name —Sumaq, a Quechua word associated with beauty, pleasantness and harmony— to our design, gastronomy and experiences, we seek to express the cultural identity of the place where we are.
Through our culinary offering and cultural and spiritual experiences, we invite our guests to connect with the traditions, knowledge and Andean worldview in a respectful and meaningful way.
Our goal is for travellers not only to visit Machu Picchu, but also to feel and understand part of the culture that gives meaning to this territory.
EVERY STAY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru
For every reservation made through our official website, Sumaq makes a contribution to Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru, supporting the development and well-being of children and adolescents in vulnerable situations.
This initiative is part of our commitment to creating benefits that go beyond the guest experience.
Turismo Cuida
We are also part of Turismo Cuida, an initiative that promotes responsible tourism and the protection of children and adolescents within the tourism environment.
OUR TEAM
Sustainability also begins with the people who make the Sumaq experience possible.
We promote a culture of responsibility in which our employees participate in the hotel's environmental and social initiatives and receive training to incorporate these principles into their daily work.
Our Environmental Management System assigns responsibilities across different areas and establishes mechanisms for monitoring and participation.
We also seek to contribute to the well-being of our team through health, safety and professional development initiatives.
A FORM OF HOSPITALITY THAT EVOLVES
Our commitment to sustainability continues to evolve.
Sumaq is currently undergoing the verification process for B Corp certification, a process that is helping us structure, measure and strengthen our social and environmental impact.
For us, B Corp is not simply a certification. It is an opportunity to evaluate how our decisions affect our employees, our community and our environment, and to identify new opportunities for improvement.
