Welcome to the Chaikuni Institute, an organization committed to working alongside Amazonian communities to protect, promote, and regenerate life in the Amazon rainforest. Our three core programs are: Permaculture, Intercultural Education, and Human & Nature Rights. By joining us, whether for a single night or several months, you become part of this vital mission. We invite you not only to immerse yourself but also to leave your own footprint.
Join Us at the Chaikuni Permaculture Center
Our deep connection with the Amazon has allowed us to learn from the immense wisdom of the forest and its people. We are excited to share this knowledge with you.
Our permaculture center offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute. Through immersive experiences, you will engage with our innovative approaches to sustainable living and regenerative agriculture, inspired by both ancient Amazonian traditions and modern permaculture practices. Our demonstrative center showcases alternatives for local Amazonian communities, from chacra integrales, beekeeping, dry compost toilets, product transformation and commercialization, and much more.
You can be a trainee, volunteer, or just enjoy a short-stay in the Amazon. Come and be a part of this transformative journey!
3-DAY IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Brief immersion to experience the Amazon and Chaikuni’s work.
• Duration: 3 nights
• Flexible Start Date: Anytime
• Cost: $333
• Enroll: Here
TRAINEE PROGRAM
Hands-on learning, cultural immersion, and permaculture education.
• Duration: 10 days
• Start Date: 19th of each month
• Cost: $480
• Enroll: Here
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
In-depth experience with the local team and chaikuni work, fluent Spanish and physical fitness requirement.
• Duration: Minimum 1 month
• Start Date: 1st of each month
• Cost: $250 (covers food)
• Enroll: Here
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Experience "Buen Vivir"
Living with us means embracing the indigenous knowledge of "buen vivir," a philosophy of living well in harmony with nature. This entails living in a healthy environment with access to fresh water, healthy fruits, pure air, natural medicine, a house to live in, and a community to share joy and love. You will witness and participate in our efforts to reforest the Amazon using sustainable methods that produce food, medicine, and hardwood trees without harmful practices like burning. We are students of the ancient wisdom of the people of the Amazon, famously known by the scientific world for their mastery of agroforestry and the creation of fertile soil, the most fertile soil ever discovered worldwide!
A Hub of Cultural Exchange
Our center is a hub of cultural exchange, blending the permaculture movement with the wisdom and knowledge of ancient traditions. Indigenous and local communities frequently visit us, participating in workshops and events that foster mutual learning and understanding. Many permaculture enthusiasts join us, enriching our community with their passion and expertise. As a visitor, you might have the chance to engage with these communities, enriching your experience and deepening your connection to the Amazon.
Be a Part of Our Mission
Join us in the heart of the Peruvian jungle, in Loreto, at the Chaikuni Permaculture Institute. By visiting, you contribute to a living demonstration of sustainable practices and help protect one of the world's most vital ecosystems. Come learn, grow, and make a difference with us.
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