Ecuador Indigenous Communities
Culture & Heritage
Living an immersive trip in Ecuador also includes discovering indigenous communities and enjoying exceptional, authentic, and enriching encounters with them. The many preserved traditions and cultural customs of native communities make of Ecuador one of the most interesting Andean countries for those who appreciate this rich heritage, remnant of a diverse and historical past still present in only a few countries in South America (Guatemala, Perú, Bolivia, México). In order to soak up the local indigenous customs and fully understand and experience the rich cultural diversity of Ecuador, a tour that leads you to encounter them is essential.
By choosing to experience your trip to Ecuador with ITK, you will benefit from all our knowledge and our close relationships with various local leaders and guides for a complete success of your trip while engaging with Amazonian, Andean, or indigenous communities in the Pacific Coast in their home or community. Traveling in the Ecuadorian Andes, Amazon, or Pacific coast will remain an unforgettable experience thanks to the welcoming nature, home to the different native communities.
The Otavalo Kichwa community in Ecuador will open its doors to you, welcoming you into a typical Andean atmosphere. During your tourist visit to Ecuador, you will be able to discover their customs, traditions, and the know-how of their communities. It is possible to stay on-site and immerse yourself in their daily life. Tourism in these areas has been well developed, with accommodations set up to be simple yet comfortable. Activities centered around local day-to-day life are simply unique!
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San Clemente, Peguche, Ilumám, etc…
Visit Ecuador for the company of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas in the traditional Chimborazo region. This tour allows you to spend an unforgettable stay to discover local traditions and daily life of this Ecuadorian indigenous community. It is one of the strongholds of Ecuador tourism and will undoubtedly be an unforgettable moment of your trip to Ecuador.
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Palacio Real, Condor Machaï, etc…
In Ecuador, the Huaorani community is renowned for being strong, warlike folks who are very committed to environmental preservation especially the flora and fauna of Amazon. During your tour in Ecuador, you will have the opportunity to discover these fabulous people, their customs and traditions, and have a wonderful time in some lodge deep into the Amazon such as the Huaorani lodge. Share with one of the most emblematic Ecuadorian communities.
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Huaorani
The Jivaro Amazonian Achuar people are among the most representative communities, just like the Huaoranis. They are located primarily near the border between Peru and Ecuador, and the community currently has nearly 20,000 members. During your trip to Ecuador, it will be possible to meet them during your stay in the primary Amazon. The Achuar will share with you their ancestral know-how, customs, gastronomy, and preserved traditions.
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Achuar
The Agua Blanca Salango community is located near Puerto Lopez – Ecuador. They live on an important pre-Columbian site. Having found traces in the 80’s, the community created a museum. It is possible to sleep on site during your tour/stay, if you wish.
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Salango, Agua Blanca, etc…
Located in the deep Amazon as well as in the secondary Amazon rainforest, the Kichwa communities will be more accessible in terms of time and budget. However, you may find them not as authentically preserved as others, given their continuous contact with civilization from the conquest to our times.
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Communities in the Yasuní Park, Napo, Tena, Puyo…