Welcome to our home, shelter and work space
Cultural respect & symbiotic relationships between people, nature, and heritage.
About us
Pumamaki was born with the purpose of reclaiming a more environmentally respectful footprint, caring for our human relationships and environment and walking wisely just like the puma, which is gravely threatened by the lack of awareness. With this intention, we have started creating various projects in art, culture, and health. Forging alliances to nurture and strengthen culture, reforestation, and conservation of endangered territories, living memory, ancestral practices and the knowledge and use of healing plants.
We are located, on the Ilaló volcano, twenty minutes from Quito´s Airport. It is a small shelter of peace and biodiversity, the gateway to a magical territory, where we create a space to share and unify the connections that sustain biodiversity, culture, and living territories.
Josep
With a foundation rooted in sustainable design and regenerative practices, Josep blends his expertise in permaculture and eco-building to create structures that honor and protect the natural landscape. For the past 16 years, Josep has lived alongside the Sieko'pai community, dedicating his work to supporting their culture, heritage, and knowledge. His efforts in cultural preservation and eco-conscious design reflect his unwavering commitment to nurturing connections between people, nature, and ancestral wisdom.
Marcela
Marcela is a storyteller, multifaceted artist and educator deeply committed with cultural, theatrical, and pedagogical tools. As a facilitator, she inspires creativity and fosters connection through captivating storytelling, immersive theater, and traditional knowledge. By integrating this practices, Marcela nurtures growth of grupal and community well-being, creating spaces where individuals can thrive, understand, transform, hear and find their own paths and purposes. Her unique approach seamlessly blends art, education, and healing.
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We combine our knowledge and tools to improve the care of the environment, water, and life. Together, we work with our hands, feet, and hearts to weave a more sustainable world.
Sustaining Life, Honoring Roots
Our Mission
From the headwaters in the Andes all the way to the Amazon jungle, our efforts aim to strengthen the connections that help maintain the primary forests alive for the future generations.
We support various projects in collaboration with the Amazon Sieko'pai community, as well as with Andean communities so we can create awareness and foster healthy connections with nature, the environment, and the human communities that resist the devastation of the ancestral territories.
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster the conservation of territories and cultures by weaving connections among diverse human groups. We believe in sharing consciousness through art, educational initiatives, and permacultural projects that inspire collaboration and understanding.
By creating awareness and promoting consciousness, we aim to celebrate the rich tapestry of human experience and nurture a sustainable future for all. Together, we can cultivate a world where creativity and culture thrive in harmony.