By Katherine Pivaral
What does regenerative tourism look like in practice?
In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno is showing the way. Through a long-term partnership with Rainforest Expeditions, they have co-created and now manage the Posada Amazonas Lodge — a model of tourism that regenerates both nature and community.
🌱 Starting with deep respect for their land and culture, the Ese Eja gradually took full leadership of the lodge.
💧 Visitors are invited not just to observe, but to participate — in citizen science, cultural exchange, and nature-based learning.
☀️ Over time, community profits grew from 60% to 75%, jobs were created, and their cultural identity was strengthened.
🌸 The result? A flourishing Amazonian community leading conservation, education, and economic regeneration.
Their story teaches us that regenerative tourism works when rooted in local leadership, cultural respect, and environmental stewardship.
💬 As we continue building regenerative tourism pathways in Colca Valley, examples like Tambopata show us what’s possible. In Yanque, Sibayo, and Madrigal, community-led efforts are already growing — and now is the time to connect, learn, and collaborate.
🎧 Want to go deeper? Listen to Eduardo Nycander in a special podcast episode as he takes us deep into the Peruvian Amazon to explore the Rainforest Expeditions model and the powerful role of ecotourism in regeneration.
🌐 Learn more and listen now:
🔗 https://www.rainforestexpeditions.com/
🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zPX6ui3BZYT5lhwlc8st1?si=DlkWPzvWQqqCWs7Q3idYqw
Do you want to co-create a regenerative future in Colca?
Let’s exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and plant the seeds of meaningful change. 🌱
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