Colombia
KICHWA AMAZON — Wawa Sumaco
A Kichwa-led foundation proving that conservation, tourism, and culture can grow together in harmony.
Experience the Amazon through Kichwa eyes, where nature, learning, and community meet.
Who they are
Wawa Sumaco is a Kichwa-led foundation located in the Amazon foothills of Ecuador.
Led by Kelmy, a tourism entrepreneur and environmental advocate — the organisation blends biodiversity conservation with organic farming, sustainable tourism, and digital storytelling.
Through its eco-lodge, the foundation welcomes visitors to experience the Kichwa way of life, connecting nature, food, and culture in one living ecosystem.
Their dream
To grow the Wawa Sumaco eco-lodge into a model for ethical tourism in the Amazon, increasing organic product sales, attracting global visitors, and using digital tools to tell the story of the forest and its people.
Shared Vision
To create a self-sustaining ecosystem where biodiversity, community, and culture coexist — showing the world that the Amazon can thrive through education, tourism, and trade, not exploitation.
Our Collaboration
Collaboration That Elevates Everyone
Kelmy and Wawa Sumaco are part of the School of Elevation, working with Elev-Eight to:
Build an e-commerce and booking platform for the lodge
Develop packaging and content for organic products
Strengthen digital storytelling and SEO visibility
Create international partnerships and travel collaborations
Feature Wawa Sumaco as a flagship Amazon experience in the Elev-Eight Travel Network (launch 2026)
Amazon Elevation Experience
Learning from the Forest
A 10 day immersive journey with the Kichwa of Wawa Sumaco, blending culture, ecology, and co-creation.
Duration
10 days
Minimum age
18+
October 2026
Wishlist
The gift of Elevation
We don’t ask for donations.
We create innovative ways to generate income, ones that strengthen the community and give you something meaningful in return.
So, what do you buy someone who already has everything?
A Gift of Elevation: a simple purchase that funds local progress and arrives as a beautiful digital voucher from the community itself.
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Every view, like, and share helps turn culture into income and keeps the circle growing.
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