Description: After an introductory talk about the health situation in the region, we will learn about the daily work of a midwife in the village of La Calera. We continue the tour with a visit to a shaman who will explain Andean spirituality and cosmovision. After a healthy lunch we will learn about the different medicinal plants in an organic garden. We will finish the tour with a visit to Lake Cuicocha, where we have time for a short hike or a boat trip on the lake (optional).
Difficulty: easy
Total Duration: ~7 hours
Tour Itinerary*
- 9:00am: meeting point Runa Tupari office in Otavalo (pick-up from hotel in Otavalo is possible)
- 9:30am: indigenous midwife, explanation and demonstration of her work
- 11:00am: indigenous shaman, explantion and demonstration of his work
- 12:30pm: lunch in Cotacachi, free time to explore the city and its leather shops
- 2:00pm: ethnobotanical garden, explanations about medicinal plants
- 2:45pm: drive to Cuicocha Lake, free time at the lake (~45min)
- 4:00pm: return to Otavalo
*Given times are approximate times only. Starting times and order of activities may be changed due to weather conditions, clients´preferences and other reasons.
- Guide,
- private transport,
- lunch,
- entry fees
Mandatory: interest in health and indigenous spirituality
Recommended: camera, water (small bottle), sun protection, fleece/warm layer
Optional: a small bag in case you want to take home medicinal plants
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Prices are per person. Ecuadorian clients will be charged an additional 12% VAT.
Children under 2 years travel for free. Children 2-6 years pay half the price.
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