Project Renaco: Jungle Jim Partnership
Seed and Soul Ministry now has the pleasure and the honor of partnering with Jungle Jim Tours of Iquitos, Peru. Jungle Jim was founded in 2011 by two friends and natives of the Amazon rainforest: Junior and Jaime. You will recognize both of them from videos and pictures from previous trips we've taken to the region.
About Jungle Jim Tours
Who are they and what are they working toward?
Hello, my name is Junior Pizango Melendez, a Naturalist Guide with over 10 years of experience in the world of tourism. I was born in the heart of the jungle, in one of the native communities of our Peruvian Amazon, the Boras.
During my childhood, I had the opportunity to learn, survive, and enrich my knowledge with the help of my grandparents, parents, and uncles, who taught me to care for and love the jungle, which is the most beautiful treasure we have on this earth.
Today, I am here to share with you part of my culture, customs, and experiences lived over these years as a naturalist guide. I want to invite you to join the Jungle Jim Tours team on an adventure like no other. Discover the hidden treasures of the jungle, uncover its secrets, and let the stories of the jungle become part of your own journey. With me as your guide, you will not only explore the jungle; you will become part of my story…
Jaime Chavez
Hello!! My name is Jaime Ernesto Chávez Flores.
Nice to meet you!!
I was born in the deepest of the Amazon Jungle into a wonderfully large family of 5 siblings, our parents still to this day are fishers and farmers working tremendously hard to provide for themselves and the people they export to.
Born in one of earths most precious places, it was natural to me to step into a role of nature lover and protector of the jungle. I learnt everything about the environment that surrounded me and grew up extremely knowledgeable about the dangers the jungle faces everyday but I turned this dismay, with passion, drive and determination into an incessant desire to make a positive change. I came up with a solid solution to reverse damage caused to our land and ensuring it flourishes unharmed by outside interference and even the local inhabitants who through neglect, are just fighting for survival in extremely tough circumstances.
I knew education and collaboration with the locals who have a serious lack of opportunities and poor level of education was the only way forward. By bringing in visitors to appreciate this space which in essence goes hand in hand with teaching locals of the harm the jungles faces are simple steps to preserve it with the love and respect it deserves With this winning combination, we can all become guardians of the “lung’s of the earth”.
What is the goal?
Jungle Jim Tours has been hosting world-class jungle excursions for over ten years. They're top ranked on trip advisor, and have countless five star reviews. They are without question, some of the best at what they do. What's even more incredible, is that they have been providing this service with no property of their own and extremely limited resources. They're profits go right back to their villages and community.
The time has come for them to move to the next level. Jungle Jim has their eye on a sizable piece of land that will allow them to provide their world class service and experiences with a home-base that they can call their own!
This region is not lacking retreat spaces, resorts, and similar set-ups, but what Junior and Jaime are offering is a huge step above the "competition" (for lack of a better word).
The focus of Jungle Jim will be, and always has been "giving-back"! Preservation of the habitat, culture, and ecosystems is at the forefront of their vision. They have dedicated their lives to this vision and wish to share it with everyone that has the desire to share in this goal and experience.
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The Ask...
This is a unique investment opportunity
What we're asking for (SANDS and Jungle Jim Tours) is for you to fund this vision by investing in YOURSELF! Jungle Jim Tours has a number of one day and three day packages available on their website and those will still be available throughout the course of this effort- but here on the SANDS site we have a unique opportunity to find and fund a complete immersive experience to the Amazon. Packages below are discounted over 50% and include airfare (estimates), hotel stays prior to your visit, food, lodging, jungle tours, ayahuasca ceremonies, and more. You'll find that the total costs below are comparable to other centers price just for a week of Ayahuasca ceremony.