Details: Travel to Camp Chili Urku
The bus journey alone is a traveler's dream, including possible sightings of the glacier of Cerro Cotopaxi, as well as ranging views east across the immensity of the Amazon itself. In total, including a stop in Baños for lunch, the journey will be approximately 7 hours.
Details: Camp Chili Urku orientation
Camp Chili Urku is located in the Arajuno area of the Pastaza Province. Staying at Camp Chili Urku is a very special experience as it offers a unique jungle experience. Situated in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest, you will go to sleep to the sounds of the jungle. You'll be welcomed by the friendly community here as they teach you their local customs and their knowledge of the rainforest, including the traditional use of medicinal plants.
Details: Check into traditional-style accommodation
You will be staying in traditional jungle lodges with comfy mattresses on bunk beds, the bathroom facilities have flushing toilets, cold showers and sinks. The end of each cabin has a chill out space with cushions and there is a small dining room which can double as a classroom and group meeting space.
Details: Community and project sites overview
In Camp Chili Urku, we have established some ambitious goals through a dialogue with the community. This is very much a joint venture, in which we have built a relationship with the community and are working with them in mutually beneficial activities. Through an understanding of the process of dialogue, the development of ideas and the aims that we have, the group can identify their own goals, plan for those and then work towards their own objectives.
Details: Safety and Orientation brief
Whilst at camp, three healthy, well balanced and tasty meals will be provided daily. For example, toast, cereal, and fruit for breakfast; fish with vegetables for lunch and dinner and fruit. The signature dish is Maito de tilapia or Maito de pollo - fish or chicken cooked inside a banana leaf with palmito (roots of a type of palm) and yuca (a root vegetable) and rice.
Details: Chilli Urku community exchange
At Camp Chilli Urku, you will again be welcomed by the local community and this is a great opportunity for traditional face painting and the making of traditional, reed head-dresses. In the afternoon, we will tour this tiny community and investigate the service work projects that are on-going.