Kichwa midwives & medicinal plants

Half-day

From Tena, Ecuador’s Amazon

duration : 5 hrs
price : $70 per person *min 3 people
*discounted rate for 4+ people
depart : 08:30 am
pick-up : hotel or designated meet point

Immerse yourself in a transformative cultural experience with Kichwa midwives in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Start with an ancestral purification ritual using locally grown medicinal plants, designed to cleanse, ground, and restore balance. Continue with a guided visit to the chakra, where these healing plants are cultivated and prepared following traditional Amazonian medicine. Learn about their properties, spiritual significance, and applications in natural healing. The journey concludes with a demonstration and explanation of the traditional Kichwa birthing ceremony, an intimate ancestral ritual that honors life, femininity, and the deep connection between people, nature, and indigenous wisdom.

  • Round-trip from Tena or the surrounding, listed activities.
    Traditional lunch available (additional cost)
    **Tips NOT included.

  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, appropriate clothing and footwear, reusable water bottle.

Availability & special requests

Month

  • For availability reasons, bookings cannot be made less than 3–5 days before the tour date. 
  • For last-minute reservations, please contact us — spots may still be available.
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