Waorani Community Cultural Experience

The Waorani tribe of Ecuador is a fascinating and little-known group of people who have managed to resist outside influence for centuries. They live deep in the Amazon rainforest, where they have developed a unique and intricate culture steeped in tradition and ritual. The Waorani are skilled hunters and fishermen, and they have a deep understanding of the natural world around them. Despite their remote location and relative isolation, they have managed to thrive and maintain their way of life. But this is not a story about the idyllic and untouched tribe, but about how contact with the outside world has brought a lot of destruction and violence. The Waorani's contact with the outside world was violent and forced, with oil companies and settlers encroaching on their land and resources. The tribe has been fighting for survival and autonomy for decades, and their story reminds them of the complexities and challenges of preserving indigenous cultures in the modern world.
Elevate your slow-flow style to new heights and immerse yourself in a truly one-of-a-kind experience that's not for the faint of heart. Get ready to turbocharge your senses and awaken your spirit in a journey that will leave you breathless and awe-inspired!

Day 1:

• We will travel by small plane from Shell to the community of Daimutaro, where we will be welcomed by MEPO, a Waorani warrior leader who will make you feel at home from the first moment. Together we will walk to the caves, an ancient indigenous dwelling.
• After that, we will have lunch and get ready for the next day's activities.

Day 2:

• We will embark on a handmade canoe to transport us to the community's camp, where we can be part of their ancestral walk to search for medicinal plants and plants from which the necessary material can be obtained for the elaboration of their clothing and other crafts.
• After lunch, we will have the opportunity to learn how to make traditional crafts with the community members.

Day 3:

• The day starts with a traditional breakfast. During the day, we will have the opportunity to participate in their fantastic hunting practices, the men will show us how to use the spear and blowgun with fascinating precision. They will also surprise us with their skills in the manufacture and use of their main tools.
• We will return to Daimutaro and appreciate the magical sunset of the jungle.

Day 4:

• We will have the opportunity to visit the nearby rivers and learn about the traditional way of fishing of the Waorani people.
• In the afternoon, we will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional ceremony and learn about the Waorani culture.
• We will have dinner together with the community and have a traditional music night.

Day 5:

• In the morning, the community will give us a warm farewell with their unique songs and traditional dances.
• We will have the opportunity to buy traditional crafts, which will be an unforgettable souvenir of our time in Daimutaro and our coexistence with the Waorani people.
• In the afternoon, we will return to Shell (depending on weather conditions).

Note: This program is a suggestion and can be modified according to the community's preference and the visitors' interest, also the logistic and the weather conditions should be considered.