Castaña Amazon Park Visit
Overview
Nestled in the Tambopata Jungle, Castaña Amazon Park offers a half-day experience exploring the Amazonian chestnut, or “castaña.” Visitors learn traditional harvesting and processing methods while discovering its cultural importance to local communities.
Walking the park’s trails, guests are surrounded by the region’s rich biodiversity, gaining insight into sustainable practices and conservation efforts. This visit provides a deeper appreciation for the connection between culture and nature in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest.
Day 1 – Chestnut Harvesting Experience
Day 1 – Chestnut Harvesting Experience
- Visit a family-run enterprise focused on Amazon conservation and sustainable chestnut harvesting.
- Observe and participate in the full harvesting process: collecting, cracking, peeling, and processing chestnuts using traditional methods.
- Learn ancestral techniques from experienced harvesters, handling tools such as the payana, machete, and peeler.
- Gain insight into the balance between local livelihoods and rainforest preservation.
- Schedule: Morning or afternoon, approximately 3 hours
INCLUDED
- Professional bilingual guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fee
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up
- Meals or snacks
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Wear light, comfortable clothing
- Bring a cap or hat
- Use insect repellent and sunscreen