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Amazonian Forest Foods and Culinary Arts
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The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, with over 40,000 plant species, 3,000 edible fruit species, and an abundance of unique foods. Indigenous communities work hard to revalue and preserve Amazonian food traditions, with cultural knowledge and recipes passed down through generations being lost amid the increasing westernization of diets. You’ll live with a...
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, with over 40,000 plant species, 3,000 edible fruit species, and an abundance of unique foods. Indigenous communities work hard to revalue and preserve Amazonian food traditions, with cultural knowledge and recipes passed down through generations being lost amid the increasing westernization of diets. You’ll live with a Kichwa host family in the buffer zone of the tropical rainforest, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. Chakras are living models of diversity and resilience. In a single chakra, you’ll find cacao, coffee, guayusa tea, staple foods like yucca, plantains, and fruits, insects (a good source of protein), medicin...
Program Highlights
Learn about Ecuadorian culinary arts, with a focus on the unique interculturality and sustainability of the field.
Collaborate with farmers on projects to diversify and add value to their agroforestry farms, and research domestic and international markets for local products.
Have the opportunity to organize forest-to-table meals to help rural families and associations showcase the riches of the forest and educate others about traditional Amazonian foods.
Learn about indigenous rights, ecotourism, Fair Trade and organic certifications, social entrepreneurship, and community tourism projects.
Participate in local fairs to learn about the unique ways entreprenuers are transforming forest foods into value-added products with new culinary uses.
Quick Details
- Tena, Ecuador
- 1-3 Months
- Agriculture
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Ecology See more
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Tena, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Agriculture
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Ecology
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Training
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, with over 40,000 plant species, 3,000 edible fruit species, and an abundance of unique foods. Indigenous communities work hard to revalue and preserve Amazonian food traditions, with cultural knowledge and recipes passed down through generations being lost amid the increasing westernization of diets. You’ll live with a Kichwa host family in the buffer zone of the tropical rainforest, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. Chakras are living models of diversity and resilience. In a single chakra, you’ll find cacao, coffee, guayusa tea, staple foods like yucca, plantains, and fruits, insects (a good source of protein), medicin...
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The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, with over 40,000 plant species, 3,000 edible fruit species, and an abundance of unique foods. Indigenous communities work hard to revalue and preserve Amazonian food traditions, with cultural knowledge and recipes passed down through generations being lost amid the increasing westernization of diets. You’ll live with a Kichwa host family in the buffer zone of the tropical rainforest, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. Chakras are living models of diversity and resilience. In a single chakra, you’ll find cacao, coffee, guayusa tea, staple foods like yucca, plantains, and fruits, insects (a good source of protein), medicin...
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