Asociación Intercomunitaria PAINÜ
Public-private organization or program
We are an indigenous community tourism organization, belonging to the communities of La Playa, El Castañal and San Sebastián de los lagos, located in the Yahuarcaca lagoon system, Colombian Amazon. We want to revitalize our traditional knowledge through culture-nature tourism as a strategy for conservation and appropriation of the territory. Our principle is based on offering unique experiences to visitors of our landscapes, customs and enjoyment of biodiversity in an environmentally responsible way, while improving the well-being of our communities.
Overview
Mission
Promote community and sustainable tourism through the offer of experiences that allow contact with nature and culture, with the families of the Tikuna, Kokama and Yagua indigenous communities. Through permanent work on the principles of sustainability that consist of the protection of the forests and lakes of the Amazon River, and the improvement of the quality of life. Finally, promote environmental education and solidarity work in our communities and other organizations that work in community tourism.