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In many parts of Peru, where the use of medicinal herbs and teas
is still common, visitors can experience the beneficial effects
of age-old natural remedies.
In areas of the department of San Martín, travelers
can take part in traditional rituals headed by folk healers
and medicine men as well as learn about the use of medicinal
plants. During their stay, visitors can also share experiences
with inhabitants of nearby communities and take part in a
range of activities including river-rafting and fishing on
the Huallaga River, in addition to nature watching.
Near the Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone, located in the department
of Madre de Dios, visitors can visit a botanical garden featuring
medicinal plants, with an exhibition of more than 200 species,
as well as learning about their use by native tribes.
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