Kumanii lodge activities

There are several activities one can enjoy at Kumanii, to list a few:

• Nature hikes in search of wildlife - these can be anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, moderate to strenuos hiking. The Kumanii trail is starts from the very lodge. On the Kumanii trail it is possible to see primary forest, banana and cocoa plantations, river fish and river shrimp farms.
• Visit to the Loma Linda or another Chachi community. Here we will be greeted at the event house and will be able to presence and participate in a local wedding ceremony.
• Chachi dugout canoe lessons, we can learn to use the main river transport, just get ready to get wet and have some fun.
• Visit the Trinidad, Corriente Grande or another community maintained forest trail, we will observe primary and secondary forest and search for local flora and fauna - we will reach a lookout at the end of the trail where we will have a panoramic view of the Choco. We will also visit the farmlands where locals grow their consumption goods: coffee, cocoa, sugar cane, mandioc, etc.
• Visit local artisans, the Chachi are famous for their basketry, they weave local straw into bags, books, baskets and other utensils.
• Dance "La Marimba" with an Ecuadorian afro community. Feel this lively African influenced beat take possesion of you and dance to the beat.
• Dugout canoe rides in search of birds and local wildlife.
• Take part in a Shamanic healing ritual.