In April of 2008, Nicholas Kristoff, two time pulitzer prize winner and reporter with the New York Times visited Yachana Lodge and High School. In this video, learn about one of Yachana’s expert naturalist guides, Juan Kunchikuy, and hear of his experiences growing up in a remote village of the Amazon Rainforest. Listen to Yachana […]
Read MoreGeotourism – is known as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place. Revenue from Yachana lodge has raised over two million dollars that has been reinvested in the community. Students from Yachana high school are involved in the lodge’s ongoing ecotourism projects. The lodge and high school are aiming to be […]
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This video will start with the beautiful views you’ll see on your way to Yachana, from the Andes mountains to the Amazon rainforest.Then, you’ll see the spectacular surroundings at Yachana, including our lovely gardens and cozy accomodations. While here, there are endless activities you can enjoy, including hiking through primary rainforest, going for a refreshing […]
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Eight years ago, Christian Aid sent me to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Before my visit, Central Asia was a place I hadn’t really thought about, that had no defining features in my consciousness. Yet once there, I was captivated by the two countries and wanted to learn more about them. My experience was shaped by the […]
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