OUR EXPERIENCES
Nuwas forest, in the Shampuyacu Native Community within a restored Communal Reserve, unites nature and ancestral knowledge, emphasizing sustainability and cultural heritage. Visitors experience the heart of the Amazon with the Nuwas, courageous Awajún women, who share their traditions and guide exploration of the forest’s rich biodiversity. Admire the majestic Tsaik tree, reputed to transform negative energy, and the Túmbaro River, home to exotic fish and the mythical Yara. Enjoy traditional cuisine, explore medicinal plant gardens, and immerse yourself in a living culture that honors the earth, wisdom, and ancestral Amazonian practices.

ABOUT US
At the Bosque de las Nuwas Association, we have a full life for present and future generations of Nuwas.
Our purpose is to revalue and spread our roots and the wisdom of our ancestors in order to preserve the forest, revaluing our culture and sharing the richness of our Awajún traditions with the world

OUR IMPACT
Nuwas forest is entirely managed by women from the Shampuyacu Native Community. They came together to protect nine hectares of forest, promoting their culture, preserving ancestral knowledge, and addressing one of their community’s greatest challenges: deforestation.

The organization has established the first nursery for traditional plants, recovering medicinal herbs that are later sold as “Nuwas infusions,” offering natural healing. Within the forest, over 40 varieties of cassava, a staple of jungle cuisine, have been preserved. Visitors can also admire handcrafted jewelry made from forest seeds, believed to protect the soul.

In this sacred space, the women care for each other and the land. The forest nourishes them, and in return, they protect it, maintaining a delicate balance between culture, nature, and ancestral wisdom. Here, every activity embodies respect, sustainability, and the living heritage of the Awajún people.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: turismocomunitario@mincetur.gob.pe

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-10

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes

What languages do you offer your services in?
Spanish

When are you open?
All Year