We offer tourists the possibility to visit Chinimp Tuna Station. In the forest and Copataza River you can explore and learn about the forest, flora and fauna as well as traditional use of plants, medicine and hunting techniques. You will be accommodated in the community which provides an excellent opportunity to learn about Quichua and Shuar culture.

We offer both short and long term visits for individuals and groups. Home stays with Shuar families can also be arranged for visitors who want to stay longer and getting to know more about everyday life for the Shuar people. Our guides are always locals from the community and they know the forest, plants and animals very well as well of the use of the medicinal plants.

The station can be visited by anybody that is able to cope with rustic living conditions, basic food and has common sense sensitivity to respecting the family and other members of the community. Some activities, such as longer treks into the forest interior require the visitor to be in good physical condition. If you have specific enquiries or requirements then these are best discussed before arrival, so that appropriate preparation can be made by you or the Chinimp Tuna Station.

Although there will often be a volunteer at the Station who may be able to assist communication, and some members of the family speak some English, basic Spanish language skills will greatly enhance your experience.

For visitors who wish to spent more time in the community than the normal tourist we offer the opportunity to stay with a Kichwa family for up to a month (possibly more). This type of stay is for visitors who want to unwind, read or write in a relaxed environment, while having the opportunity to participate in the daily activities of a Kichwa family, thus learning about life in this beautiful area of the Ecuadorian Amazon.