Proudly Peruvians

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In Muyuna we are more than a lodge: We are family.

Muyuna is 100% Peruvian. Our family has more than 40 members, including people from Iquitos (city), Lima and San Juan de Yanayacu (jungle). From the airport, you will be transferred by our drivers. You will also be under the guidance of the Administrator of the Iquitos office; and in the jungle: waiters, guards, guides, motorcyclists, assistants, and chefs under the supervision of the Lodge Manager.

As a family, we want each of our members to have the best opportunities. Some arrive at Muyuna with a limited level of education, but if through enough motivation and incentives, we give them the necessary tools to rise up the hierarchy. Erinson Panduro, our Office Manager, is an excellent example of this practice. When Erinson started working in Muyuna, he was a motorcyclist assistant. Now, he speaks English and is an excellent manager.

All the guides of Muyuna are Peruvian, some speak English and several have been born in the area, growing up with such knowledge that in a given moment can make them a medic or a naturalist, and in other moments they will be so camouflaged with the jungle that you will think that they had a hyper-developed sense of vision and smell.

Thanks to your visit, you collaborate to make this kind of stories continue. From the people in the Lodge, the town, and Iquitos, we thank you!

Proudly Peruvians

Muyuna is 100% Peruvian. Our family has more than 40 members, including people from Iquitos (city), Lima and San Juan de Yanayacu (jungle). From the airport, you will be transferred by our drivers. You will also be under the guidance of the Administrator of the Iquitos office; and in the jungle: waiters, guards, guides, motorcyclists, assistants, and chefs under the supervision of the Lodge Manager.

As a family, we want each of our members to have the best opportunities. Some arrive at Muyuna with a limited level of education, but if through enough motivation and incentives, we give them the necessary tools to rise up the hierarchy. Erinson Panduro, our Office Manager, is an excellent example of this practice. When Erinson started working in Muyuna, he was a motorcyclist assistant. Now, he speaks English and is an excellent manager.

All the guides of Muyuna are Peruvian, some speak English and several have been born in the area, growing up with such knowledge that in a given moment can make them a medic or a naturalist, and in other moments they will be so camouflaged with the jungle that you will think that they had a hyper-developed sense of vision and smell.

Thanks to your visit, you collaborate to make this kind of stories continue. From the people in the Lodge, the town, and Iquitos, we thank you!

Muyuna’s Pledge

  • We are inspired by nature, find it fascinating and actively seek experiences around.
  • We believe in the influence of ecotourism to create positive change, fostering a deeper and educational connection between travelers and the natural world.
  • At Muyuna, we embrace localism for simpler, more fulfilling sustainability. This means valuing what’s nearby – sourcing materials, training guides, and supporting conservation efforts within our community and surroundings.
  • We are committed to empowering engaged members of local communities through education. Education is at the center of the approach. We strive to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire future generations to become stewards of the rainforest.
  • To generate change we believe it is relevant to adapt to the local culture, and from there build bridges for this change. We do not impose solutions or approaches that are not culturally appropiate.
  • Sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations, from waste management and green activities to energy consumption, to minimize our ecological impact; and it is a learning process full of mistakes and opportunities.
  • We practice active listening, we listen more than we talk, we don’t interrupt. We even listen deeply to the birds.
  • We are calm and do not let our emotions, fears or anger dominate our decisions.
  • We respect what and how others think and express their emotions.
  • We believe that change is possible if people are dedicated and care enough.
  • We don’t work for people, we work with people. It’s a totally different way of working.