Our first visit is to the Garden of Dreams where we learn about some plants of great importance in traditional Andean medicine. Then we learn about the community midwives. A local midwife discusses how ancient traditions and indigenous knowledge are still used today. After a brief explanation of the health situation in the area, we learn about the daily work of an indigenous midwife in the village of La Calera.
Afterwards we take a short walk to the sacred site of the community to perform a ritual bath where we meet with the Yachak/Shaman to observe the demonstration of their knowledge and be part of cleansing and purification. This Andean ritual forms a connection between the human being, the soul, the cosmos and nature making them one being. This is a group demonstration. Optionally with an extra cost one can take an individual healing bath.
Afterwards we enjoy a delicious typical lunch prepared by a group of women from the community. When you want and time permits you can still take a walk in the Cuicocha Lake.
Duration:
Includes: visits with local guide who speaks English, transportation and lunch.