Shiripuno
Shiripuno
This project has led to children accessing education and college opportunities. The tourism activities have allowed the community to gain valuable experience in sustainable tourism operation and they wish for the world to know and support their conservation efforts as well.
Critical need
Infrastructure development, water treatment, education programs (ESL or other languages), business related training, research for social, cultural and environmental data is needed.
Programs include
1. Ethnological and ethnographic museums
Guided visits and experiences inside the museums, experience the authentic Amazon Kichwa culture. Dancing, food and traditional clothing history.
2. Ayahuasca experience
Learn about the Ayahuasca plant and the experience. (Additional cost)
3. Research in the local forest
For visitors with a research oriented background, there are several opportunities to conduct specific projects or thesis in subjects such as: culture, sociology, biology, bioproduction, conservation and environmental studies.
4. Volunteering.
A hands-on experience that involves participating with the development of skills within the community. They can be English teaching, business related courses, hospitality and sustainable tourism, environmental best practices.
FROM 100 PER DAY (Includes lodging, food and beverage and activities inside the community)
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR YASUNI VISIT, RAFTING AND CANYONING ACTIVITIES