WELCOME TO SELVA SENTIENTE
“Selva Sentiente” translates to “Sentient Jungle,” a name that reflects the belief that everything in nature—trees, rivers, rocks, and even the soil itself—holds consciousness and vitality
Sentiente: Sentient, meaning conscious, self-aware, or able to feel and perceive
Our Impact and Vision
Selva Sentiente is a hub for explorers, creatives, and scientists to connect deeply with the Amazon rainforest. Located in San Roque de Cumbaza, near the Cordillera Escalera reserve, we blend indigenous knowledge, sustainable practices, and community collaboration.
Our mission: to preserve cultural heritage, protect the environment, exchange sustainable knowledge and resources with indigenous communities, and build a self-sufficient eco-village. Guests are invited to learn, share, and contribute to traditions that foster resilience and harmony in the Amazon.
Be Part of the Vision
Join us in building a sustainable future—collaborate with local communities to combine tradition with innovation, honoring the Amazon’s people and environment while creating lasting change.
Selva Sentiente is a hub for explorers, creatives, and scientists to connect deeply with the Amazon rainforest. Located in San Roque de Cumbaza, near the Cordillera Escalera reserve, we blend indigenous knowledge, sustainable practices, and community collaboration.
Our mission: to preserve cultural heritage, protect the environment, exchange sustainable knowledge and resources with indigenous communities, and build a self-sufficient eco-village. Guests are invited to learn, share, and contribute to traditions that foster resilience and harmony in the Amazon.
Be Part of the Vision
Join us in building a sustainable future—collaborate with local communities to combine tradition with innovation, honoring the Amazon’s people and environment while creating lasting change.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Eco-Friendly AccommodationStay in comfortable, sustainable lodges in and around the village of San Roque de Cumbaza, where you’ll experience traditional Amazonian living while staying connected to the rhythms of the rainforest.
Workshops & Knowledge Exchange
7-Day: Sustainable Living, Earth Architecture and Amazonian Culture residency
Learn sustainable construction methods rooted in ecological wisdom and tradition. Explore:
7-Day: Forest Biology and Conservation Residency
A transformative journey into the heart of the Amazon, where science meets tradition, and conservation is a shared act of love and responsibility.
Highlights:
7-Day: Agriculture Residency
Engage with local farming communities to understand how food and forest thrive together. Highlights include:
7-Day: Medicinal Plant Knowledge
Dive deep into Amazonian herbal medicine with local experts who share generational plant wisdom. Learn about: Jergón Sacha (immune support and antiviral properties) Sacha Inchi (nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3s) Moringa (superfood and detoxifier) Noni, Matico, Yanten, etc. Hands-on preparation and usage guidance included.
Light Plant Dieta (Dieta Suave)Experience a guided, reflective journey with sacred Amazonian plants. Participants can:
7- Days: Indigenous Arts & Crafts Workshops
Support and preserve traditional Amazonian crafts by learning from local artisans:
Roots of the Amazon Tours Go beyond the ordinary with immersive tours into the heart of the Amazon. Explore:
- Sachaqa Centro de Arte offers an immersive stay in nature, with accommodation in a traditional quincha-style house featuring palm thatch roofing and dry compost toilets.
- Alternatively, stay at the Community Center, a space owned by the local municipality and integrated with village life.
- Flexible pricing options are available to accommodate different budgets.
Workshops & Knowledge Exchange
7-Day: Sustainable Living, Earth Architecture and Amazonian Culture residency
Learn sustainable construction methods rooted in ecological wisdom and tradition. Explore:
- Quincha walls, palm thatch roofing, and the earth pack technique
- Visits to indigenous homes designed for communal living and ecological harmony
- Insights into how native architecture supports sustainable village life
7-Day: Forest Biology and Conservation Residency
A transformative journey into the heart of the Amazon, where science meets tradition, and conservation is a shared act of love and responsibility.
Highlights:
- Explore primary forests and sacred ecological corridors
- Birdwatching with expert guide Jugo along the Cumbaza River
- document biodiversity with Asociación Napo
- Participate in hands-on conservation mapping and seed planting
- Visit the Chunchiwi community and their protected forest initiative
- Exchange knowledge through storytelling and science with locals
- Contribute to real environmental action in a region under threat
7-Day: Agriculture Residency
Engage with local farming communities to understand how food and forest thrive together. Highlights include:
- Visits to organic cacao and coffee farms
- A day trip to Chazuta, learning from cacao experts on agroecological methods
- Exploration of biodiverse farming systems that regenerate soil and ecosystem health
7-Day: Medicinal Plant Knowledge
Dive deep into Amazonian herbal medicine with local experts who share generational plant wisdom. Learn about: Jergón Sacha (immune support and antiviral properties) Sacha Inchi (nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3s) Moringa (superfood and detoxifier) Noni, Matico, Yanten, etc. Hands-on preparation and usage guidance included.
Light Plant Dieta (Dieta Suave)Experience a guided, reflective journey with sacred Amazonian plants. Participants can:
- Choose gentle dieta plants such as Paico, or Mucura
- Prepare their own dieta
- Connect with the spiritual and healing teachings of the plants
- Work with locals to create a medicine plant garden
- Visit Chunchiwi
7- Days: Indigenous Arts & Crafts Workshops
Support and preserve traditional Amazonian crafts by learning from local artisans:
- Basket weaving visit the land of Don Angel and collect the materials.
- Chumbe belt weaving in the indigenous community of Wayku in Lamas
- Pottery in the home of Kechwa artisan Petrona
- natural dyeing techniques learn about local plant dyes and prepare the colours into paint
Roots of the Amazon Tours Go beyond the ordinary with immersive tours into the heart of the Amazon. Explore:
- Primary forests, waterfalls, and native villages
- Key cultural and ecological sites: Chazuta, Chiricyacu, Napo, Lamas
- Rich insights into Amazonian life, ecology, and indigenous knowledge
- Painting, ceramics, sculpture, and natural material experimentation
- A creative community that draws inspiration from the Amazon’s beauty and cultural Heritage
WHAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE:
We are a diverse ecological community and our shared dream is to live in harmony with nature, integrate respectfully with Indigenous neighbors, and build a sustainable future through cooperation, learning, and preservation.
Our backyard is the sacred Cordillera Escalera, a biologically rich mountain range protected by the Indigenous communities and association Napo. These guardians have maintained ancestral relationships with the land for generations. With their guidance and blessing, we have the opportunity to visit, research, and document these areas—and to help protect them for the future.
We invite others to join us in building a regenerative and respectful future rooted in traditional wisdom and ecological design:
Sustainable Living Solutions
Our backyard is the sacred Cordillera Escalera, a biologically rich mountain range protected by the Indigenous communities and association Napo. These guardians have maintained ancestral relationships with the land for generations. With their guidance and blessing, we have the opportunity to visit, research, and document these areas—and to help protect them for the future.
We invite others to join us in building a regenerative and respectful future rooted in traditional wisdom and ecological design:
Sustainable Living Solutions
- Share knowledge of renewable energy, natural water filtration, waste systems, and soil regeneration to support our community infrastructure.
- Collaborate with local farmers to develop and experiment with low-impact, resilient farming methods adapted to the jungle.
- Help regenerate acidic or degraded soils using organic amendments, mulching, biochar, or composting.
- Implement non-GMO, biodiverse cropping systems, along with natural pest control techniques guided by Indigenous and agroecological practices.
- Contribute your talents in crafting, product development, and marketing to uplift local economies.
- Work side-by-side with traditional artisans to preserve and innovate ancestral crafts, respecting both heritage and creativity.
- Join reforestation efforts in and around riverbanks to restore natural corridors and biodiversity.
- Take part in river and spring restoration initiatives, ensuring clean water and vibrant ecosystems for all life downstream.
- Partner with Indigenous communities to document traditional ecological knowledge, local biodiversity, and cultural heritage.
- Support community-led conservation by gathering information that strengthens legal, environmental, and educational protections.
- Architects, designers, and ecologists are welcome to help shape our eco-village situated on the land of Sachaqa Centro de Arte with natural building, renewable systems, and land-sensitive design.
- Embrace bioclimatic principles and traditional methods to build in ways that respect the land, culture, and climate.
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HELP TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
At Selva Sentiente, visionary ideas grow into transformative solutions. Together, we aim to create a self-sufficient eco-village that serves as a model for sustainable living while honoring the wisdom of indigenous communities.
By bridging modern ecological knowledge with traditional practices, Selva Sentiente empowers locals to adopt sustainable methods, enrich their land, and boost economic resilience. Join us in shaping a future that respects the Amazon and its people.
By bridging modern ecological knowledge with traditional practices, Selva Sentiente empowers locals to adopt sustainable methods, enrich their land, and boost economic resilience. Join us in shaping a future that respects the Amazon and its people.
VISIT SELVA SENTIENTE
Experience the harmony of culture, conservation, and creativity. Whether as a guest, collaborator, or contributor, your journey at Selva Sentiente will leave a lasting impact on both you and the rainforest.
ROOTS OF THE AMAZON
Our tour company is focused on indigenous preservation, organic agriculture, and forest protection, Roots of the Amazon provides visitors with guided tours through nature reserves, farms, and indigenous communities. Guests at Selva Sentiente can experience the Amazon through the lens of sustainable travel, learning from indigenous people while exploring natural wonders.
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