Indigenous Plant Medicine & Ethnobotany Internship – Ecuador
Program Overview
Explore traditional plant medicine and community-based healing practices in the Ecuadorian Amazon through an immersive internship rooted in cultural exchange, ethnobotany, and sustainable living.
Participants live with Indigenous Kichwa host families and gain firsthand exposure to the chakra system — a traditional form of agroforestry that supports food sovereignty, biodiversity, and holistic wel...
Explore traditional plant medicine and community-based healing practices in the Ecuadorian Amazon through an immersive internship rooted in cultural exchange, ethnobotany, and sustainable living.
Participants live with Indigenous Kichwa host families and gain firsthand exposure to the chakra system — a traditional form of agroforestry that supports food sovereignty, biodiversity, and holistic wellbeing. Through daily activities alongside local community members, interns observe how medicinal plants are integrated into healthcare, spirituality, agriculture, and everyday life.
Interns assist with cultivating medicinal plants, preparing natural remedies, and learning about the traditional uses of Amazonian flora. Participants may also attend workshops and community activities that provide d...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
Updated Oct 26, 2026
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Locations
- Tena, Ecuador
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
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Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
- Changes Allowed
- Scholarships
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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Participants live with host families in rural Indigenous communities in Ecuador’s Napo province. Homes are modest but generally include electricity, running water, and internet access. Many participants describe the homestay experience as one of the most rewarding aspects of the program, as it allows for deeper cultural exchange, language practice, and relationship-building with the community.
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Marlies Leysen
Participated in 2026
AlumniMarlies Leysen is from Belgium. She studied bioscience engineering at KU Leuven and recently completed a PhD in biomedical science. Marlies also worke...
I love traveling abroad to discover new countries, new people, and cultures. I have already traveled abroad in the past, but not for an extensive period of 7 weeks as I did now.
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