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Private tour in Iquitos maria w
Ancestral Wisdom about Coca and Food with the Boóra People
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Hola! I'm Maria, a 46-year-old artist, communicator, healer, guide and facilitator, currently residing in the Amazon Rainforest since 2015. Originally from Denmark, I bring with me a wealth of experience, also having worked as a CSR senior consultant on human rights issues. My journey has always been fueled by a curiosity for different cultures, a passion for justice, and a commitment to positive collaboration. Having explored 38 countries and lived in 6, I've cultivated an open heart and a multicultural identity. My solo travels began at the age of 16, and in 2015, I returned to South America, a place that has always felt like "home. " Over the next four years, I travelled and volunteered extensively, spending 2 years in an indigenous education program in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest—an experience that deepened my connection to this remarkable ecosystem before I started my own project. My love for the Amazon extends beyond admiration; it's a commitment to collaborative projects with local friends. I believe that sharing knowledge and ideas can bring about real change, and my work focuses on (re-)connecting people to nature through various channels, arts, and collaborations. I firmly believe in the power of shared knowledge, and my principle is to share from the heart. My goal is to offer you not just an outstanding experience but to foster a genuine love for the Amazon Rainforest. All my endeavours are carried out in collaboration with local friends and communities, facilitating a direct exchange that supports our collective growth as human beings, the building of new friendships, and the promotion of life in harmony. Choosing to travel with me means more than just a journey; it's an endorsement of our educational and art projects dedicated to preserving life in the Amazon. I look forward to creating and sharing a natural experience with you as your guide—a pleasure that goes beyond exploration, extending to the heart of our shared commitment to the beauty and sustainability of the Amazon Rainforest. I have guided and received guests for 7+ years in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. I am not a driver.
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A sacred encounter with one of the Amazon’s oldest plant teachers, shared through craft, and community life.
Overview of your Iquitos tour
Venture beyond the ordinary and into a part of the Amazon that very few ever experience. Guided by Boora hosts, you’ll travel by river and forest path to reach their traditional maloca — a living temple of wisdom where time moves to the rhythm of the jungle. Here, the coca leaf is not a product, but a sacred teacher — a bridge between body, spirit, and the natural world. You’ll learn to prepare and share coca in the ancestral way, surrounded by the songs, laughter, and calm presence of the Boora people. Through stories, you’ll come to understand how this leaf sustains health, community, and harmony with the forest itself. In addition, together we will prepare and enjoy the most unique and original meal with the family. This is a journey of connection — an invitation to enjoy, sit, listen, and be part of something ancient and real. Return to Iquitos by river, carrying not just memories, but the subtle power and peace of the Amazon within you.
Your Iquitos tour itinerary
08:00 – Pick-up in Iquitos Meet at your hotel and travel to the port. 08:30 – Boat ride on the Nanay River Enjoy a scenic journey through rainforest waters and small riverside communities. 9:15 – Arrival & welcome in the Bora community Short forest walk to the traditional maloca. Warm welcome and introduction to Bora and Jaguar life and traditions. 10:30 – Learning about coca Inside the maloca, elders share the ancient story and spiritual use of the coca leaf. Participate in traditional preparation and ceremony. 12:00 – Amazonian lunch Shared meal prepared with local ingredients and seasonal forest flavors. 14:00 – Reflection Exchange and gratitude before departure. 14:30 – Boat return to Iquitos Relax and enjoy the peaceful river journey back. 16:00 – Arrival in Iquitos End of the experience — with new insights and calm energy from the forest.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat
Your journey begins with a comfortable taxi ride from Iquitos to the river port, where a private boat awaits. As you travel along the Nanay River, the city slowly fades away, replaced by the vast green expanse of the Amazon. Depending on the water level and season, you’ll either continue directly by boat to the community’s small dock or enjoy a short forest walk from a nearby landing point — a beautiful introduction to the sounds and scents of the jungle. This gentle combination of land, river, and forest travel offers the perfect transition into the natural rhythm of the Bora territory and the experience that awaits within their maloca.
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Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
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