Come and learn about our culture!
Description
A varied tour which combines canoe journeys, wildlife spotting and experiencing local culture to give you a taste of jungle life and the ancient traditions of its inhabitants.
This is a one-day tour by canoe, taking you through the small town of Misahualli. We spend the morning discovering the waterways, plants and animals of the jungle as well as spending an afternoon learning about and experiencing indigenous Kichwa culture.
Price per person: $ 65.00
For the tour, there must be minimum 2 persons.
Season: all year
Duration: one day
Included
- Entrance fees to the community
- Transport there and back
- Canoe transport
- Your local English-speaking guide
- Lunch (vegetarian option available)
- Water
- Waterproof welly boots for walking through the jungle
What to bring
- Light clothes suitable for walking in the jungle
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- A bottle for water
- Small amount of money in case you want to buy souvenirs
Departure from our office 08h30 Raft Amazonia.
We will head to Misahualli (a village near Tena) where we will stop to enjoy the fascinating monkeys playing in sand.
After a short walk, we will arrive at the Paikawe Lagoon where we will take the paddle canoe. In the lake, there is an enormous amount of wildlife to observe such as spider monkeys, tamarinds, and a variety of birds.
After spending some time exploring the lake, we will go ashore and hike through the muddy jungle (boots required!). Your guide will tell you a lot about the surrounding vegetation including the medicinal plants that have been used by local communities for generations. You also can see one of the largest trees ever discovered in the area.
After paddling our way back from the lake, we will head towards the Shiripuno community for a delicious traditional lunch cooked by the local women. We will be welcomed by the women’s organization of the indigenous community.The local people will teach you about the Kichwa culture, such as how they used to dress, and show you traditional dancing and singing – a good opportunity for you to participate!Afterwards, the women will show you how chicha (an ancient drink) is created and you will be able to taste it!Finally, we will take a walk in the area surrounding the huts. We will also visit a large sacred rock where the ladies will explain the spiritual significance it has for the local people. Before the opportunity passes, there is an option (not an obligation) to buy some handicrafts or traditional medicine, so bring some money if you plan to buy souvenirs.
Afterwards we will return to Tena at approximately 16h00.
