Native health, reproduction and spirituality

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.