SHAMANISM PRACTICES IN ECUADOR: 2 DAY

• Day One - Medicinal Plant and Sacred Waterfalls Tour at San Jorge Botanical Reserve. We will trek to the highland tropical rain forest, visiting about 5 sacred waterfalls. Here, we will learn about the medicinal attributes of the native plants, containing up to 250 varieties in the region. At the same time you will take in the fabulous panoramic views of Quito, its valleys and mountains along with views of the volcano peaks of Cayambe, Antizana, Pasochoa, Pululahua, Pichincha and Illalo. We can observe 11 mountains from various points of San Jorge Botanical Reserve.
  
  Relax at the Lodge for the remainder of the afternoon and enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, Turkish Bath or Jacuzzi.

  Spend the evening at San Jorge Botanical Reserve. This will be your first contact with an Andes highland Shaman. Learn more about medicinal plants and the Shamanic usage of them. He will discuss his experiences, ancestral beliefs and secrets which are traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Participate in "cleansing" rituals performed by this mystic native man in a basic back mountain introduction of Shamanism. Open questions and an incredible, unique experience.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Lodging: San Jorge Eco-Lodge

• Day Two -
  Visit the famous Otavalo Indian Market. We will have the opportunity to shop for world famous handmade wool and alpaca products. We will stop at Cotacachi leather village, San Pablo Lake, Cuicocha (sacred Indian lagoon) and take a boat trip around an active volcano. Visit a local Shamans house in this area. His behavior is spontaneous, there is no itinerary. He is known to cure the spirits within. This tour will allow you to compare the Shaman activities from the two regions that have been visited. Incredible experience!

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Lodging: overnight at San Jorge

  
  

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