Blue Morpho Shamanism Center and Jungle Lodge
Featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine, on the National Geographic Channel and in The New York Times
Location:
The Blue Morpho Shamanism Center and Jungle lodge sits on privately owned 180 acres of Primary Forest 53 Km from Iquitos off the Iquitos Nauta road. We employ locals in all levels of employment, aiding their struggling economy. We contribute to town projects, and donate clothing and household items to the families.
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Camp Layout:
The camp is made up of primary structures such as a long house, ceremonial house, guardians' quarters, bungalows, and guides' quarters.
The long house is divided into three general areas: common area, sleeping area, and bathroom.
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Common Area:
The common area has three centers of focus the lounging area, dining area and art area. The lounging area is equipped with rocking chairs and coffee tables. Here it is great to relax with a drink while journaling, leafing through a book on the local flora and fauna, conversing about the exciting experiences from the latest ceremony, or playing a game of cards. The dining area has three tables seating 30.
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Ceremonial House:
The ceremonial house is a place to relax and meditate during the day. On ceremony nights, the hammocks are removed and mattresses and chairs are set up to comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests for a ceremony.
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Bed with Mosquito Net |
Inside Bungalow |
Two Mosquito Nets |
Sleeping Area:
Private bungalows (occupancy 4 to 7 per bungalow). The communal sleeping areas in the main house and ceremonial house (occupancy 12) is open for greater air circulation. Travelers sleep in single bed covered by an individual mosquito net. |
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Bathrooms:
The bathrooms are complete with tile floors and are divided into three sections (flush toilets, showers, and sinks). Plumbed with running water and high water pressure makes for a great shower. Bathrooms are located in the main house, ceremonial house and bungalows.
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Dining Tables |
Blue Morpho Bungalow |
After a meal at Blue Morpho Lodge |
Cuisine:
In our kitchen, Blue Morpho cooks prepare the delicious and abundant meals. The fresh ingredients become savory traditional menus that delight the nose and the palate. Vegetarian and vegan menus available on request.
Breakfast: A selection of eggs, toast, and hot and cold cereals accompanied by coffee or tea.
Lunch: The largest meal in the jungle, is a combination of salad, meat (fish, chicken, or bush meat), pasta, rice, plantains or yucca, accompanied by water, coffee and tea.
Dinner: Soups and salads, sandwiches, and pastas accompanied by water, coffee and tea.
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