Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings

July 3 – 13, 2026 | Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
2026-07-03 15:00 - 2026-07-13 20:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Ocean Forest Ecolodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Rainforest Medicine Council Gathering
Where the Rainforest Meets the Sparkling Ocean
July 3 – 13, 2026 | Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
(7 days option is from July 3-10th, 2026)
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Step into a living, breathing sanctuary of wisdom. July on the Osa Peninsula is a season of vibrant renewal. As the first rains arrive, rainbow arcs bridge the sky, wild yagé vines burst into flower, and the rainforest hums with life. We invite you to an intimate, 10-day immersion into ancestral healing, guided by decades of tradition and the powerful spirit of the Costa Rican wild.
The Heart of the Journey

(3) Traditional Yagé Ceremonies: Deep alignment and resilience using heirloom “Blue Heaven-Bird” medicine brewed on-site.
(3) Sunrise Renewal Ceremonies: Powerful purification to cleanse every cell and fortify the spirit.
(3) Rainforest Floral Baths: Gentle attunement to nature’s essence to prepare the soul for deep work.
Intimate Connection: Limited to just 12 participants to ensure a deep, personalized, and sincere experience.

Facilitators

Jonathon Miller Weisberger: Ethnobotanist and author of Rainforest Medicine. 30 years of traditional yagé service.
Liz Heron, Ed.D.: Integration specialist and mentor with 45 years of experience in heart-centered awakening.
Ivy Xantara: Holistic shamanic therapist and yoga instructor dedicated to authentic self-reclamation.

Nourishment & Stay
Stay in oceanfront shared lodging where the jungle meets the sea. Private bungalow is available with an add-on rate. Enjoy dieta-friendly gourmet meals, guided ethnobotanical treks, beach hikes, and personalized wellness modalities including Yoga, Qigong, and I Ching readings.
Your Presence Heals: Tuition directly supports rainforest conservation and the preservation of ancestral cultural wisdom.
Reserve your place now with a $500 deposit. Step into the omnipotent healing wonders of the rainforest and ocean and receive the renewing wonders of Mother Nature facilitated through the program’s healing ceremonies.
July 3–13: Rainforest Medicine Council Gathering
Location: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica (Beachfront Rainforest) Host: Jonathon Miller Weisberger & The Rainforest Medicine Team
Overview: A 10-day immersive retreat focused on traditional Amazonian plant medicine, biodiversity, and personal transformation. This council gathering is held during the lush “renewal season” of July, offering a potent environment for deep healing.
Key Details:

Capacity: Max 9 participants (Small group intimacy).
Ceremonies: 3 Traditional Yagé ceremonies, 3 Sunrise purifications, 3 Floral baths.
Activities: Ethnobotanical walks, Yoga/Qigong, Acupuncture, and Integration circles.
Lodging: Oceanfront double/triple rooms (Private upgrades available).
Food: Full board, dieta-friendly, locally sourced.

Investment:

Deposit: $500 to secure your spot.
Impact: Proceeds fund rainforest conservation and indigenous science preservation.

Register On This Event Here
Bring a Friend
Help us reach our 6-person minimum to ensure this journey takes flight! Share this with your community or invite a loved one who is seeking deep renewal.

Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings January 9 - 19, 2026
2026-01-09 00:00 - 2026-01-19 00:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Ocean Forest Ecolodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
About This Journey
Join us in the breathtaking Osa Peninsula at Ocean Forest Ecolodge—where rainforest meets ocean—for a journey of enrichment and spiritual renewal. The Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings are an intimate opportunity to explore ancestral plant medicine traditions in an inspiring nature sanctuary abundant with birds and wildlife.
For Healing of Body and Soul
Designed for profound transformation, this retreat immerses you in pristine nature and sacred rainforest plant medicines, Our ceremonial lodge, perched above the Pacific Ocean and legendary Caño Island, is surrounded by original forest teeming with tropical life. Direct beach access, cozy beachfront accomodations, dieta friendly meals, abundant wildlife, and a vibrant community setting create the perfect space for renewal and connection.
Highlights include:
✔️ Traditional Yagé Ceremonies – For auspicious alignment and strengthening of body, mind, and soul. Prepared according to the highest traditional standards.
✔️ Sunrise Renewal Ceremonies – For detoxification, vitality, and deep well-being.
✔️ Immersive Nature Sanctuary – 7 or 10 nights in paradise on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, with nourishing dieta-friendly meals and cozy accommodations
We look forward to sharing this transformative and magical experience with you!
Retreat tuition

You may reserve your space with a $500 deposit
$2200 for 7 nights
$2700 for 10 nights
This retreat has space for 6 ~ 12 participants
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Contact me on Whatsapp: >> Click Here for my Whatsapp link<<
Or email us at: gatherings@rainforestmedicine.net

Dieta Protocol ~ Required
To ensure an optimal experience, a Dieta Protocol is required for participation, guiding you through the essential preparations for this sacred journey. >> Click here << to review and accept the protocol.
Intentions
Since 1994, Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings have provided powerful healing ceremonies in a fully immersive nature experience. Proceeds from these gatherings support rainforest conservation, cultural heritage initiatives, water projects, and land restoration efforts.
What’s Included

7 nights or 10 nights in shared accommodations (double or triple rooms)
(3) Sunrise Renewal ceremonies with alkaline-rich rainforest medicines
(3) Overnight Traditional Healing ceremonies with sacred rainforest medicines
On the 7 nights (Jan. 9-16) option there are (2) of each of the above
Three wholesome, dieta friendly meals daily, plus herbal teas
Guayusa and cacao
Optional light fasting meals on ceremony days
Ethnobotanical excursions and rainforest walks
Introduction to indigenous ceremonial plant medicine traditions
Aura cleanses with medicinal flowers
Yoga and guided meditation
Rainforest, beach, and river hikes
Swimming at our beachfront location
Art and crafts sessions
One-on-one council with facilitators
Assistance with local transfers and hotel reservations

Optional Add-Ons

Private ocean-view cabins
Ceremonial healing limpias
Copal incense cleanse
I Ching readings for life guidance

Also Included

Free time for integration and relaxation
Group integration circles
Pristine beach within walking distance to San Josecito Bay, ideal for snorkeling
Extensive trails for beach and rainforest trekking
On-site birdwatching, monkey viewing, and nature appreciation
Ethnobotanical gardens with medicinal plants and fruit trees
Secluded ecological sanctuary setting

What’s Not Included

Transfers to and from Ocean Forest Ecolodge
Hotels in San Jose or en-route to the lodge

Cancelation policy

30 days before your arrival date, 100% refund.
29 days to 10 days before your arrival date, 50% refund
10 days prior no refund, $500 deposit can be used to reschedule a visit within one year at currently listed rates.

NOTE: We reserve the right to change the itinerary and retreat dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.

Ecuador Wilderness Eyebrows of the Andes Nov. 21-29, 2025
2025-11-21 00:00 - 2025-11-29 00:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Napo-Galeras National Park, Napo Province, Upper Amazon, Ecuador
About this trip

Embark on a jungle adventure at our wilderness camp in the upper Ecuadorian Amazon. Nestled within a Kichwa family homestead, our nature sanctuary, reached after a casual one hour walk, offers stunning views of Napo-Galeras mountain. The location is amazing for nature discovery! We visit caves and waterfalls, crystal clear river and streams, and explore the mighty rainforest and its marvelous plants and birds. The Napo-Galeras isolated limestone massif, teeming with endemic plants, sits proudly on the equator, offering a truly unique experience.
Highlights include:
Traditional Yagé Ceremonies – For auspicious alignment and strengthening of body, mind, and soul. Prepared according to the highest traditional standards.
Sunrise Renewal Ceremonies – For detoxification, vitality, and deep well-being.
Immersive Nature Sanctuary – 7 nights of wilderness at the epicenter of botanical diversity at Napo-Galeras National Park, with nourishing dieta-friendly meals.
We look forward to sharing this transformative and magical experience with you!
Price

Returning participants: $1950
You may reserve your space with a $500 deposit, with full payment required before arrival.
Min participants: 4 Max participants: 12
To sign on email us at <gatherings@rainforestmedicine.net>
To reserve your space and sign on here >>> >> Sign on Here <<
Contact me on Whatsapp>>> > Click Here <

Dieta Protocol ~ Required

To ensure an optimal experience, a Dieta Protocol is required for participation, guiding you through the essential preparations for this sacred journey.>>> [Click here] <<< to review and accept the protocol.
Intentions
Since 1994, Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings have provided powerful healing ceremonies in a fully immersive nature experience. Proceeds from these gatherings support rainforest conservation, cultural heritage initiatives, water projects, and land restoration efforts.
What’s Included

7 nights camping accommodations.
Participants are required to bring camping equipment, tents, sleeping pad and sleeping bag.
(2) Sunrise Renewal ceremonies with alkaline-rich rainforest medicines
(2) Overnight Traditional Healing ceremonies with sacred rainforest medicines
Three wholesome, dieta friendly meals daily, plus herbal teas
Guayusa and cacao
Optional light fasting meals on ceremony days
Ethnobotanical excursions and rainforest walks
Introduction to indigenous ceremonial plant medicine traditions
Aura cleanses with medicinal flowers
Rainforest and river hikes
Art and crafts sessions
One-on-one council with facilitators
Assistance with local transfers and hotel reservations

Optional Add-Ons

Ceremonial healing limpias
Copal incense cleanse
I Ching readings for life guidance

Also Included

Free time for integration and relaxation
Group integration circles
Pristine original rainforest
Extensive trails for rainforest treks
On-site birdwatching and nature appreciation
Ethnobotanical gardens with medicinal plants and fruit trees
Secluded ecological sanctuary setting

What’s Not Included

Transfers to and from local hotels on route
Hotels in Quito or at the Papallacta hot springs en-route to our wilderness camp.

Cancelation policy

30 days before your arrival date, 100% refund.
29 days to 10 days before your arrival date, 50% refund
10 days prior no refund, $500 deposit can be used to reschedule a visit within one year at currently listed rates.

NOTE: We reserve the right to change the itinerary and retreat dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.

July 2025 Rainforest Medicine Council Gathering
2025-07-19 13:00 - 2025-07-29 09:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Ocean Forest Ecolodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
About This Retreat
Join us in the breathtaking Osa Peninsula at Ocean Forest Ecolodge, where the rainforest meets the ocean, for a journey of deep spiritual renewal. The Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings offer a unique opportunity to explore ancestral plant medicine traditions in an inspiring natural sanctuary.
For Renewal of Mind, Body and Soul
Designed for profound healing and renewal, this retreat immerses you in pristine nature and sacred rainforest medicines, prepared with the wisdom of traditional elders. Perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the legendary Caño Island, our ceremonial lodge is nestled within an original forest teeming with tropical life. Abundant birds and animals inhabit this lush landscape, creating the perfect setting for transformative experiences and an unforgettable good time. All this, while enjoying direct beach access and the ocean at our foot step.
Retreat tuition

7 Nights Council: $1,850
10 Nights Council: $2,450
Contact us of you have a promo code discount

You may reserve your space with a %50 deposit.

This retreat has space for 6 ~ 22 participants
Sign on here: >>>(July 19-29 In Costa Rica (7 days option also available)
email us at: gatherings@rainforestmedicine.net
Contact me on Whatsapp: > Click Here <

Dieta Protocol ~ Required
To ensure an optimal experience, a Dieta Protocol is required for participation, guiding you through the essential preparations for this sacred journey. Please read the Dieta Protocol here: <<<( Dieta Protocol )>>>
Intentions
Since 1994, Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings have provided powerful healing ceremonies in a fully immersive nature experience. Proceeds from these gatherings support rainforest conservation, cultural heritage initiatives, water projects, and land restoration efforts.
What’s Included

7 nights or 10 nights in shared accommodations (double or triple rooms)
(3) Sunrise Renewal ceremonies with alkaline-rich rainforest medicines
(3) Overnight Traditional Healing ceremonies with sacred rainforest medicines
On the 7 nights option there are (2) of each of the above
Three wholesome, dieta-friendly meals daily, plus herbal teas
Guayusa and cacao
Optional light fasting meals on ceremony days
Ethnobotanical excursions and rainforest walks
Introduction to indigenous ceremonial plant medicine traditions
Aura cleanses with medicinal flowers
Yoga and guided meditation
Rainforest, beach, and river hikes
Swimming at our beachfront location
Art and crafts sessions
One-on-one council with facilitators
Assistance with local transfers and hotel reservations

Optional Add-Ons

Private ocean-view cabins
Ceremonial healing limpias
Copal incense cleanse
I Ching readings for life guidance

Also Included

Free time for integration and relaxation
Group integration circles
Pristine beach within walking distance to San Josecito Bay, ideal for snorkeling
Extensive trails for beach and rainforest trekking
On-site birdwatching, monkey viewing, and nature appreciation
Ethnobotanical gardens with medicinal plants and fruit trees
Secluded ecological sanctuary setting

What’s Not Included

Transfers to and from Ocean Forest Ecolodge
Hotels in San Jose or en-route to the lodge

Ceremonial Itinerary
Visit the ceremonial lodge here: <<<(Your Ceremonial Lodge )>>>
July 19 – 29, 2025 (10 with a 7 nights option until July 26

Day 1. Sat 19 Arrival day, orientation
Day 2. Sun 20 Sunrise renewal ceremony at 4AM, floral aura bath
Day 3. Mon 21 Sunrise renewal ceremony at 4AM, floral aura bath
Day 4. Tue 22 First all night ceremony of yagé
Day 5. Wed 23 Breakfast at the ceremonial lodge, rest day
Day 6. Thu 24 Second ceremony of yagé
Day 7. Fri 25 Breakfast at the ceremonial lodge, rest day
Day 8. Sat 26 Third ceremony of yagé (departure for early goers)
Day 9. Sun 27 Breakfast at the ceremonial lodge, rest day
Day 10. Mon 28 Sunrise renewal ceremony at 4AM
Day 11. Tue 29 Departure day

We look forward to sharing this transformative and magical experience with you!

November 21 ~ December 1 (11 days) ~ Ecuador
2024-11-21 05:00 - 2024-12-01 19:00 (America/Costa_Rica) | Napo-Galeras National Park, Napo Province, Upper Amazon, Ecuador
About this trip

Embark on a jungle adventure at our wilderness camp in the upper Ecuadorian Amazon. Nestled within a Kichwa family homestead, our nature sanctuary, reached after a casual one hour walk, offers stunning views of Napo-Galeras mountain. The location is amazing for nature discovery! We visit caves and waterfalls, crystal clear river and streams and explore the might rainforest and its marvelous plants and birds. The Napo-Galeras isolated limestone massif, teeming with endemic plants, sits proudly on the equator, offering a truly unique experience.
Price
Returning participants: $2,200
First time participants: $2,700

You may reserve your space with a %50 deposit.
Min participants: 4 Max participants: 12
To sign on email us at:
Rainforest Medicine Council <gatherings@rainforestmedicine.net>

NOTE: We reserve the right to change the itinerary and retreat dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible. Participants will be required to fill in an application form as well as follow a dieta protocol. To see our cancelation policy please see cancelation policy at end of this post.

At the Heart of Botanical Diversity

Located at the heart of Botanical Diversity, our retreats are accessed after a 4-hour drive from Quito and a scenic one-hour forest walk. Within this Indigenous-owned reserve, discover sacred sites like caves, waterfalls, and crystal-clear creeks amidst lush tropical plants. The area is considered through botanical studies to be the epicenter for botanical diversity, this will leave any plant enthusiast with a much deeper perspective on the this most wondrous subject.

Guided by

Jonathon Miller Weisberger: Ethnobotanist, Rainforest Guide and Author of Rainforest Medicine – Preserving Indigenous Science and Biodiversity in the Upper Amazon. Is on board as the retreat facilitator as well as coordinator. His presence brings this to a whole another level, to open up a broader vision of life and the rainforest.
Benjamin Mamallacta Alvarado: Kichwa educator, Ethnobotanist and seed conservationist, is on board as your rainforest guide, ornithologist and storyteller. Benjamin is ancestral steward of Pusuno River, (full day trek from the camp well be visiting at Urku Mayan). Benjamin and his family offer the Ungi ethnobotanical nursery in Tena, where they produce thousands of heirloom fruit, nut and ethnobotanical wonders.
Walter Grefa Chongo: Kichwa chef and rainforest guide from inner Archidona. Walter will be our chef and companion on the journey. He is also a remarkable jungle guide, story teller, body painter an ally on these wilderness sojourns.
Also present will be community elders and some local guides: The aromatic plant baths and energy limpias are offered to us by our caring Kichwa village elders to cleanse your aura and strengthen your soul. Rainforest walks through caves and down river sides past waterfalls and through towering rainforest canopies are led by a local Kichwa guide to awaken your perspectives and make your body strong.

Ceremonial Itinerary
With sunrise renewals were we vomit at 4 am with alkaline rich rainforest medicinal emetics, and two transformative all-night healing ceremonies, we delve deep into the realms of the soul, emerging renewed on every level.
Day to Day Itinerary

November 21~ December 1: (11 days) ~ Ecuador, Napo-Galeras National Park

Nov 21st Arrival to Quito
22nd Papallacta hot springs
23rd Travel to Urku Mayan, set up camp
24th Guayusa tea, hike to caves and waterfalls
25th Sunrise renewal ceremony / limpias and aura baths
26th Fast day, limpias and aura baths / (1st) night ceremony
27th Rest day, walk nearby rainforest / birdwatching
28th Fast day, limpias and aura baths / (2nd) night ceremony
29th Rest day, limpias and aura baths / birdwatching / pack
30th departure day, night at Papallacta hot springs
Dec 1st international departure day
Retreat Includes:

7-nights camping
Three natural wholesome dieta friendly meals daily, with fresh aromatic teas from the garden: lemongrass, guayusa and cacao.
On fasting days in preparation for ceremony, we offer optional simple dieta friendly meal at noon, if need be.
Delve deep into ethnobotany and learn local medicinal plants on programmed excursions, to surrounding rainforest, waterfalls, rivers and caves.
Introduction to an ancient ceremonial indigenous plant medicine tradition
(2) Sunrise Renewal ceremonies with alkaline rich rainforest medicines
(2) overnight Traditional Healing ceremonies with sacred ancestral rainforest plant medicines
Aura cleanses with medicinal flowers are offered before ceremony.
Rainforest, caves, waterfall and river hikes
Epic bird watching
Daily free time for integration and relaxation
Group integration circles for raising common body of experience
One on one council with your group facilitators
Pristine, secluded rainforest at the epicenter of botanical diversity.
Rich and diverse ethnobotanical gardens for communing with a vast array of potent medicinal plants and beautiful fruit trees
Pristine ecological nature sanctuary setting
Art and crafts making session
Help with local reservations: On route hotel and local transport

Retreat does not Includes:

International airline tickets
Hotel and meal expenses on route
Transportation / transfer fees to and fro international airports
Meals on route
Hot-spring cabin rental roundtrip
Merchant fees or money transfer fees for tuition contribution.

Cancelation Policy
Please submit your cancellation in writing over email. 60 days before the event start date we issue a 95% refund. up to 30 days before event start days we offer a 45% refund and 50% credit towards a future retreat, with the next two years. 30 days before event we offer 50% credit towards a future retreat, with the next two years.

Dieta protocol required

To prepare your body and mind for this sacred journey, we provide a comprehensive Dieta Protocol, guiding you through the necessary steps for eligibility to join our retreat. The Dieta Protocol is there to orient you in the basic precepts that guide one to more efficaciously embrace the magic of this extraordinary adventure. Click Here to read the Rainforest Medicine Dieta Protocol, acceptance of which will be required for participation.

To Learn more about my work in the region read:
Conservation Adventures at the Epicenter of Botanical Diversity…

August 1~9, Ecuador, Upper Amazon, Pusuno River Wilderness
2024-08-01 05:00 - 2024-08-09 19:00 (America/Guayaquil) | Napo-Galeras National Park, Napo Province, Upper Amazon, Ecuador
About this trip
Join us for a jungle adventure at our wilderness camp in the upper Ecuadorian Amazon, where we embark on a mystical journey to the Pusuno River, nestled at the base of the holy mountain Napo-Galeras. This expedition is tailored for the fit and adventurous, involving a full day wilderness hike with packs to reach our destination. Porter service will be available for our packs for those who need. The Pusuno River, depicted in the photos, is a breathtaking emerald green rainforest paradise valley, historically visited by pilgrims for prayer and ceremonial rainforest medicine rituals. Situated on the equator, this isolated limestone massif brims with endemic plants, promising a truly unique experience.
Participation fee
Sign on before July 15th for an Early Bird rate:
Returning participants: $2,200. Early Bird: $2,000
First time participants: $2,700. Early Bird: $2,500

You may reserve your space with a %50 deposit
Min participants: 4 Max participants: 9
To sign on email us at:
Rainforest Medicine Council <gatherings@rainforestmedicine.net>

NOTE: We may change itinerary to visit the homestead of a Siekopai elder and his family for a traditional ceremonial experience. Either trip will be epic beyond measure!
At the Heart of Botanical Diversity

Located at the heart of Botanical Diversity, our retreats are accessed after a 4-hour drive from Quito to where the trail head begins. We hike for several hours to a Kichwa family homestead where we camp for the night. The following day we hike about 8-10 hours to the magnificent Pusuno River, the “River of Bubbles.” Within this Indigenous-owned and stewarded rainforest sanctuary, discover sacred sites like caves, waterfalls, and crystal-clear creeks amidst lush tropical plants. The area is considered to be, based on botanical inventories, to be the epicenter for botanical diversity. A visit here will leave any plant enthusiast with a much deeper perspective on the this most wondrous subject of mega biological diversity.

Guided by

Jonathon Miller Weisberger: Ethnobotanist, Rainforest Guide and Author of Rainforest Medicine – Preserving Indigenous Science and Biodiversity in the Upper Amazon. Is on board as the retreat facilitator as well as coordinator. His presence brings this to a whole another level, to open up a broader vision of life and the rainforest.
Benjamin Mamallacta Alvarado: Kichwa educator, Ethnobotanist and seed conservationist, is on board as your rainforest guide, ornithologist and storyteller. Benjamin is ancestral steward of Pusuno River, (full day trek from the camp well be visiting at Urku Mayan). Benjamin and his family offer the Ungi ethnobotanical nursery in Tena, where they produce thousands of heirloom fruit, nut and ethnobotanical wonders.
Walter Grefa Chongo: Kichwa chef and rainforest guide from inner Archidona. Walter will be our chef and companion on the journey. He is also a remarkable jungle guide, story teller, body painter an ally on these wilderness sojourns.

Ceremonial Itinerary

With the sunrise renewals were we vomit at 4 am using alkaline rich rainforest medicinal emetics to leave each cell in ones body renewed. Then with two transformative all-night healing ceremonies, we delve deep into the realms of the soul, emerging renewed on every possible level. The quiescent stillness and quietude of this wilderness glade is the perfect setting to go as deep as you can imagine.

Dieta protocol required

To prepare your body and mind for this sacred journey, we provide a comprehensive Dieta Protocol, guiding you through the necessary steps for eligibility to join our retreat. The Dieta Protocol is there to orient you in the basic precepts that guide one to more efficaciously embrace the magic of this extraordinary experience. Click Here to read the Rainforest Medicine Dieta Protocol, acceptance of which will be required for participation.

Day to Day Itinerary August 1-9, 2024

July 30: Arrival to Quito
August 1st: Papallacta hot springs (first night)
8/2 Hike to first camp, sleep at a Kichwa homestead
8/3 Arrive to Pusuno, set top camp, hike to river and waterfall
8/4 Sunrise renewal ceremony with Guayusa and Piton
8/5 Fast day, first ceremony night
8/6 Rest and walk and swim to gorgeous spots on the Pusuno River, fast day for second ceremony night.
8/7 Sunrise renewal ceremony w/ Guayusa and Piton, rest all day, walk to gorgeous location on Pusuno River, afternoon start packing camp.
8/8 departure day, long hike, to bus to arrive to Papallacta hot springs for the night. This day we hike 10 hours.
8/9 Rest at the springs, leave for Quito in afternoon.
8/10 First day for international departures

To Learn more about my work in the region read:
Conservation Adventures at the Epicenter of Botanical Diversity…
