Glossary

The Shihuahuaco, part of the Dipteryx trees, became in recent years one of the most threatened slow-growth trees. Over the course of 700 years it grows up to 50 metres and a trunk diameter of 1 meter. 

The Renaco is a typical tree which is is widespread throughout the tropical forest. 

The aerial roots, up to 100-150 metres long slowly create a forest in the forest. The "original" trunk at the center hidden behind the maze of his own trunk turned roots.  

Called Mayan Nut in other areas and easily mistaken for the “Panguana”. Used for its medical properties and usually part of a up to 4 month diet. 

Piñon Colorado, or Jatropha gossypiifolia, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. In Mexico the plant is called Curatodo and translates loosely to "Heals Everything"

Ayahuasca - also known as the tea, the vine, and la purga — is a brew made from the leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub along with the stalks of the Banisteriopsis caapi vine, though other plants and ingredients can be added as well. 

Across the world we are able to find naturally created swimming pools. In the jungle of Peru those natural piscinas can be found in all varieties and temperatures.