Ecological village in the Jungle

The Ecological Village "Orquids Garden" project was initiated by farm workers from the "Los Rios Settlement" through their Organization ACOPROCOR, for the sole purpose of preserving and protecting the Amazon rain forest over an area covering 350 hectares, extremely rich in bio-diversity.
Through the ACOPROCOR Organization, the Settlement of "Los Rios" is presently setting-up the Project "Ecological Village Orquids Garden" to promote community ecotourism within our Settlement.

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We offer lodging in simple cabins made from locally available materials with private bath and shower and surrounded by gardens

We wish to make of our Community an inspiring model of collective self-management and respectful attitude toward Nature. The simplicity, cordiality, honesty and sincerity of our people make this Community a pleasant place to visit.

The Los Rios Community is surrounded by an extensive primary forest where a large variety of trees, orchids, heliconias, bromeliads and medicinal plants grows. The medicinal plants are in large demand at the national level; we can mention for instance: dragon's blood (stops bleeding and heals wounds), curarina (for snake bites), yuquilla (for diabetes), amiruca (for arthritis), uluco or cancerina (for cancer), and so forth.

For further information, the website of this project:
www.ecoturismo-amazonico.org

Day 1			Arrival at the Ecological Village in the afternoon and welcome party by the hosts. 18h00: Supper

Day 2			Breakfast. Tour of circuit Nº 1 (SACHA RUNA TRAIL) Return by canoe Lunch at the cabins Tube bathing, clam fishing and demonstration of gold sifting Supper Bonfire by the bank of Humuyaku River, singing with guitar and Community's background story telling

Day 3			Breakfast. Tour of circuit Nº 2 (TERMITES TRAIL) Lunch by the ferns beach Return to cabins Energizing bath with medicinal plants and clay. Presentation of native dance Supper Bonfire by the Humuyaku Riverside, games and interactive dynamics

Day 4			Breakfast Tour of Circuit Nº 3 (GIANT FIG -TREES TRAIL) Lunch by the beach at Humuyaku River Return to cabins by canoe Sports challenges between natives and visitors Supper Story telling about Life in the forest and exchange of experiences regarding Nature care.

Day 5			Breakfast 8h00: Return to Tena

125 USD
65 USD for children under 10 years old