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Replies: 4 - Last Post: Apr 3, 2012 7:10 AM Last Post By: isherwood

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isherwood

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Mar 25, 2012 6:24 AM
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indigenous people in ecuador

Hello,

I am looking for an area where indigenous people still lead a traditional lifestyle in Ecuador. I would like to go with a local indigenous guide, not a package or organized tour. In fact, I would like to be as far from the areas visited by such tours as possible. I speak Spanish and have experience both with the jungle and indigenous people in other parts of the world. Does anyone have useful recommendations? Thank you so much!

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barantseva

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Mar 25, 2012 8:04 AM
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Hi, you can come to Misahualli, talk with the natives in the central park and make an adventure to a local indian family. As a place to stay before check Banana Lodge_ Misahualli where you can also receive some tips.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you want more information.
Redards,
Anna

jgcp

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Mar 25, 2012 7:47 PM
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The Qulitoa Loop area has indigenous people living in little huts and farming the traditional way but I'm not sure they would really appreciate westerners having a stickybeak at their homes etc. I don't think I would like foreigners poking around my home and farm that way.

octopuspaul

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Mar 30, 2012 5:26 PM
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If you look further south towards Macas you will be in a town not frequented by many tourists. There are a few agencies that will take you into Shuar territory, but you will need a Spanish speaking Shuar guide to go deeper into their reserve.

isherwood

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Apr 3, 2012 7:10 AM
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Many thanks to all!

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