parque etnobotanico omaere

670mathewr

Jardin etnobotanico omaere is a great place to vistit. A total immersion into the nature and the ancient huaorani culture. Chris is an american born biologist who will explain the traditions and uses of several plants for medicine as well as construction and painting.The volunteers and other workers also offer services such as massage, musicotherapie.They have a small shop where you can buy natural made medicines, handcrafts and books .

drdavidl2014

Omaere is one of those rare, unexpected jewels that makes a trip. This is a way to experience the jungle when you're unable to go deep to the interior. The owners have a great depth of knowledge and are gifted teachers. If you're interested in Indigenous cultures, ecology, ethnobotany, or just want the magical experience of walking in the jungle, Omaere is a must. Chris Canaday speaks fluent English; he and his family have built something truly extraordinary in Omaere and are to be commended. I've been numerous times and will always go back every time I'm in Puyo. Makatai yatsuro!

NayiU

I visited this place again with my wife. We had this time very experienced guide. It was very educational tour. We learned a lot about Shuar culture and about medicinal plants. Chris, our guide, spent with us 2 hours and answered all our questions. He is so passionate person! I was impressed about way how this place cares about the ecosystem of Amazon Rain forest.

746petera

It was very interesting and beautiful to tour the park and hear about the history of the area from Chris!

Laschy

This was a great place to spend time and learn a lot about Amazonian medicinal plants. Chris, cofounder, is incredibly knowledgable and friendly. We were told the guided hikes around the place take about an hour but we were there for about three hours. In no way do I remember all the information but we saw so many amazing plants and trees and some great wildlife also, well insects that is. Only cost $3 but what Chris and his wife are doing are magical. This is a must visit for nature lovers and everyone. Puyo is not much but this park is a must.

valouchka

interesting as the introduction to the amazonia medicinal plants richness by people who are passionate about what they do!

79amys79

It's worth a trip to puyo solely to visit this ethno-botanical park, especially if you are at all interested in the rainforest and/or plant medicine. A guided walk through the forest shows so many different plants and trees used by the indigenous people, many with some interesting insights into how these communities live. We loved it!

NayiU

it is adjacent to Malecon. It has nice setup but I was expecting to be bigger. Also, $3 entry fee is little high for Ecuadorian standards.

theresitia

This is the kind of place that brings depth to Puyo's visit.It is a very peaceful location. They are trying to bring back the spirit of the jungle. The volunteers are very helpful. It is a great learning place about the native culture.

LucianaL865

El parque queda al comienzo del paseo turístico del Río Puyo. Me gustó mucho aunque lamentablemente la guiada nos la dió un joven y la misma fue correcta pero no mucho más. Lo mejor fue la charla que dio Chris, uno de los creadores del parque, acerca de la cultura shuar y waorani. Muy interesante!

ingridthuet

decouverte des cultures et traditions shuars et huaoranis et de l usage de plantes medicinales et ce en anglais, francais et espagnol!Les sentiers seraient a ameliorer, glissants et boueux.Achat possible de traitements a base de plantes et artisanat.je recommande vivement. Bonne continuation les gars!!!

RosauraG_12

Es maravilloso si te interesa conocer más de dos etnias indígenas de la zona. Ah y los tratamientos parasitarios y para sinusitis, probado un éxito. El apoyo de Cris estupendo, muy agradable así como el de sus guías.

JoseAlbertoA_13

Este Parque se merece una visita si uno pasa por Puyo. Un lugar en donde conocer la flora de la región acompañada de las explicaciones de un guía con grandes conocimientos acerca del uso medicinal de cada planta por los diferentes pueblos indígenas de la selva amazónica ecuatoriana.Además también hay casas "típicas" durante el recorrido en donde se aprende de los pueblos y su cultura a través de nuevo de las explicaciones que llevan a cabo dentro de dichas casas.Sobretodo de los Shuar y Waorani.En la entrada al Parque se venden diferentes productos naturales obtenidos de esta plantas.Hay diferentes espacios (como por ejemplo un inodoro seco) en donde también se explica como podemos vivir en nuestro día a día sin necesidad de contaminar y aprovechando los recursos que la naturaleza nos ofrece.Una visita didáctica, interesante y que nos ayuda a concienciarnos acerca de cuidar nuestro entorno que al final es el lugar en dónde vivimos.

LouGrz

Naturaleza atractiva, bosque secundario acompañado de réplicas de las casas de indígenas de la región! Guía con conocimiento a fondo!

moon1_13

Très beau parc, il vaut le déplacement. Beaucoup d'indications sur toutes les choses qu'il y a à voir.