7-DAY ALL-INCLUSIVE
Forest to Table
Nature-Based Culinary Expedition
Be part of a culinary transformation that will change your life.
A profound immersion into climate-proof gastronomy, closely exploring ecosystems and cultures, learning to transform the gifts from nature.
Exclusive opportunity for participants to be part of an Immersive Culinary Expedition in the largest Biodiverse Edible Forest. A focus on wellness through action activities will be part of the agenda.
FEATURING:
Chef Rodrigo Pacheco
Creating the Biggest Edible Forest on Earth.
Rodrigo Pacheco is a globally renowned nature-based chef, entrepreneur, and restaurateur. He currently serves as a goodwill ambassador for FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), and WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Ecuador.
He is the founder and chairman of the Bocavaldivia Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people with the Forest through Gastronomy. He is a transformative force who bridges the gap between people and nature, reviving a deep connection with its vital ecosystems.
Puerto Cayo - Manabi
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Intersection of ocean and the world’smost biodiverse hotspot.
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47.8 hectares land mass.
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70% allocated to natural landscaping, wildlife preservation and the recovery of endemic species.
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Part of the 350 kilometers of beaches,the coastline of Manabí province.
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12 km of nature trails.
Artists of Biodiverse Edible Forest.
Enhance your capacity to connect and interact with the elements present at the biodiverse edible forest, Learn about native plants and their uses for food and ethnobotany.
Coffee with howler monkeys.
A unique cup at the source, experience the aromas and flavors of a 100 year old coffee plantation surrounded by forest and the sound of howler monkeys.
Artisanal fishing ritual.
Team up to obtain fresh sustainable catch from the ocean shore, with your own hands guided by local indigenous fisherman. A truly sustainable practice to understand the circularity of fish consumption.
Tribal dinner with the ancestors.
An ancestral culinary adventure where your creativity will play an important role, become a chef for one night based on your own interpretation of nature, experience a unique tasting menu made in community.
Cacao experience.
Archaeological findings from the Mayo Chinchipe-Marañón culture reveals that humans used cacao as far back as 5,600 years ago. Following a 360 degree cycle from tree to bar with a delicious tasting feast in the Universe of Chocolate.
Wellness Program
Wellness Through Food:
Eat to Heal
Food is more than fuel—it’s medicine and connection. Our Wellness Through Food program invites you to rediscover the art of eating as a daily act of self-care. Through mindful eating practices, seasonal nourishment, and the therapeutic use of herbs and spices, you’ll learn how to use food not just to fill your plate, but to support energy, digestion, mood, and immunity. This isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about building a joyful, informed relationship with what you eat—one that supports your body’s natural rhythms and your emotional well-being.
Breathing Education:
Reconnect with Your Breath
Your breath is more than just a function—it’s your built-in tool for healing, clarity, and calm.
In our fast-paced world, many of us have forgotten how to breathe fully and deeply. Shallow, rapid breaths have become the norm, keeping our bodies in a low-level stress response. But the simple act of mindful breathing can reset the nervous system, enhance focus, and support emotional balance.
Therapeutic Yoga: Healing Through Movement and Stillness
Therapeutic yoga is a gentle, intentional practice that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. Unlike fast-paced yoga styles, this approach focuses on slowing down, tuning in, and addressing specific physical or emotional needs through breath, movement, and mindfulness. Rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science, therapeutic yoga is not about achieving the perfect pose—it’s about restoring balance, reducing pain, and creating space for healing from the inside out.
Sound Healing: Restore Harmony Through Vibration
Sound has the power to shift our state of being. Sound healing is a meditative and therapeutic practice that uses frequency, rhythm, and vibration to restore harmony in the body and mind. Through instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Handpans, gongs, tuning forks, and voice, the body is bathed in sound waves that gently guide the nervous system into a state of deep relaxation and repair.
