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Selva de Matavén: The Heart of Piaroa Culture

$3,300.00

7 Days / 6 Nights – Conscious Luxury Journey

Nature, culture, and regenerative tourism in Colombia

Embark on a rare journey into the sacred Selva de Matavén, guided by the Piaroa people — one of the most peaceful and spiritual cultures of the Amazon. This is not a tour, but an immersion into ancestral wisdom, ceremonies, and the forest itself, curated for those seeking presence, transformation, and conscious connection.

  • Location: Inírida & Selva de Matavén, Guainía, Colombia

  • Style: Private or small curated group of 6–8.

  • Best Travel Dates: Rainy season (May–September) for flooded forest navigation.

  • Climate: Tropical humid; 24–30°C (75–86°F).

  • Activity Level: Moderate (canoeing, hiking, cultural immersion).

7 Days / 6 Nights – Conscious Luxury Journey

Nature, culture, and regenerative tourism in Colombia

Embark on a rare journey into the sacred Selva de Matavén, guided by the Piaroa people — one of the most peaceful and spiritual cultures of the Amazon. This is not a tour, but an immersion into ancestral wisdom, ceremonies, and the forest itself, curated for those seeking presence, transformation, and conscious connection.

  • Location: Inírida & Selva de Matavén, Guainía, Colombia

  • Style: Private or small curated group of 6–8.

  • Best Travel Dates: Rainy season (May–September) for flooded forest navigation.

  • Climate: Tropical humid; 24–30°C (75–86°F).

  • Activity Level: Moderate (canoeing, hiking, cultural immersion).

Highlights

  • Navigate the Orinoco River, one of the planet’s great waterways.

  • Stay in a Pureido — the traditional maloka of the Piaroa people.

  • Learn ancestral wisdom about sacred plants and Amazonian rituals.

  • Participate in a traditional ceremony guided by a local shaman.

  • Explore tepuyes, sacred rock formations, and hidden waterfalls.

  • Share daily life, gastronomy, and traditions with the Piaroa community.

Suggested Itinerary

  • Arrive in Inírida, gateway to the Matavén reserve. If time allows, visit Kenke Natural and Cultural Park for an introduction to Amazonian traditions, cassava cultivation, and a tasting of local fruits. Overnight at Cabaña Guainiana eco-lodge.

  • Navigate the Inírida and Orinoco rivers, stopping at the Estrella Fluvial — a Ramsar site of extraordinary biodiversity. Swim in the Atabapo River and admire tepui rock formations like Castillito. Enter Caño Matavén and arrive at the Piaroa community of La Urbana for a traditional welcome.

  • Paddle along Caño Matavén, often accompanied by pink river dolphins. Hike up Cerro Matavén, passing pictographs, caves, and endemic plants. Enjoy panoramic views of the Orinoco basin before descending to Piedra Pintada community. In the afternoon, learn Piaroa gastronomy by preparing casabe and mañoco.

  • Explore the unique flooded savannas and forests of Matavén — a landscape only possible during the rainy season. Visit a traditional farm (conuco) to taste Amazonian fruits, then continue to Pueblo Nuevo for a showcase of Piaroa handicrafts. Return to La Urbana for traditional games or a farewell ceremony.

  • Travel to the iconic Cerros de Mavicure, ancient tepuis rising dramatically from the landscape. Hike to the summit of Cerro Mavicure for breathtaking views of rivers, forests, and endless horizons. Overnight in Inírida.

    Cerros de Mavecure

  • Transfer to Inírida airport for your return flight, carrying the wisdom of the forest and the warmth of its people.

Included

  • Domestic flights Bogotá – Inírida – Bogotá (approx. USD $220)

  • Private airport transfers

  • Transfers by boat and ground transport in Inírida

  • Accommodation: 2 nights at Cabaña Guainiana eco-lodge + 3 nights in Piaroa community guesthouse

  • Canoeing and hikes with expert guides (1 per 2 travelers in canoeing / 1 per 4 travelers in hikes)

  • Entrance fees to Mavicure Hills

  • Cultural workshops and traditional gastronomy

  • Full board meals + snacks and hydration

  • Bilingual journey leader + 1 guide per 4 travelers

  • Accident insurance

  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Any items not specified in the program

Impact & Responsibility

  • Every journey directly supports Piaroa families through fair collaboration, strengthening cultural pride and sustainable livelihoods.

  • By participating in ancestral rituals, gastronomy, and traditional crafts, travelers help preserve intangible heritage for future generations.

  • Part of each journey contributes to the protection of Matavén’s biodiversity, promoting regenerative tourism that safeguards forests, rivers, and wildlife.