Iquitos - Peru

Aeropuerto Iquitos CF Francisco Secada Vignetta
Foom Airport - Puerto LAO by motocarro or car in 15-25 min
​From Iquitos, Puerto Lao to Puerto Tamshiyacu takes place from early dawn to dusk, and by fast boats the journey time is 50-60 minutes.

From  AMAZON RIVER to RESEARCH CENTER

​Ships from Iquitos are expected in Tamshiyacu, and are well escorted with drivers waiting in the Plaza de Armas, the central square, which is located above the port of Tamshiyacu. Everyone will be happy to transport you to the research center.
Plaza de Armas

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION IN TAMSHIYACU​

Region: Loreto, Peru
Conditions : Hot & Humid
Min. Temp: 18° C / 64° F
Wet Season: October – May
Max. Temp: ​36° C / 97° F
Dry Season: June – September
Average Rainfall: 2.87 m / 113 in
Analogue Climates: ​Southeast Asia & Central Africa
​During most of the year, daytime temperatures range between 29-33 C, and during the night between 21-23 C.

Master plan
​The main plan is to build a completely self-sufficient research center for 50 researchers, guests and employees. Energy, water, food, plants and all the needs of the center will be self-sufficient through the project.

​FACILITIES
The traditional construction of buildings consists of wood and palm fronds as cover. New forms of construction with rammed earth, can help us preserve nature and create permanent buildings that are resistant to various conditions of tropical forests and create an eco-friendly environment between trees, plants and people.

​positioning and appearance of the laboratory

Development plan:
  • Bio laboratory - 200 m2
  • Extracion laboratory - 200 m2
  • 15 accommodation units of 100 m2

 FRUITS & PLANTS

LIME

Only vitamin C content at 35% of the Daily Value per 100g serving is significant for nutrition.
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Lime pulp and peel contain diverse phytochemicals, including polyphenols and terpenes, many of which are under basic research for their potential properties in humans.

aguaje


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Aguaje: The Miracle Fruit For Women
It is known that it contains considerable quantities of “phyto-hormones”. These are naturally occurring compounds that mimic the female hormones such as Oestrogen, in the human body. This means that consuming Aguaje can gently and naturally supplement these hormones and provide hormone support to women who are undergoing menaupause.
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A part of the tree’s importance can be attributed to the product’s key role in the diet of these people, and indeed aguaje has high protein and lipid contents as well as being full of vitamins A and C. 

guaba
​Ice Cream Bean Tree (Guaba caite) - Inga spectabilis
Guaba has a long history in the region, and dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Incas. The tree's pods are often depicted in pottery and ceramics, indicating they were used as gifts of honor or as royal delicacies. 
Guaba is a synonym for "chance" or "luck."​

humari

Humari forest in the field.
Known as the vegetable butter of the jungle, this fruit is part of traditional breakfasts in the Loreto region. The creamy orange-colored pulp, with a very pleasant flavor and aroma, can be consumed directly like any other fruit, in juices, ice cream or desserts. However, the most common way is to spread it on bread, as a healthy and nutritious replacement for butter, because it has a large amount of calcium and vitamin C.

The fruit is highly appreciated and used in its entirety: the seeds are toasted and consumed as a snack and the peel is processed to extract oil for cooking.

brazilian nut
 It is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest.

baby bananas


​​The sweetest type of banana.

pineapple​
​Tamshiyacu is a well-known region for growing premium pineapples. It is known as the capital of pineapple, humari and cocoa

ENERGY SYSTEMS

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

  • Drinking water is filtered from the source with activated carbon and transported to storage facilities with UV lamps that completely sterilize the drinking water.
  • All lakes are enriched with effective microorganisms so that pathogens disappear, and the water becomes healing for all organisms that use it.

ACCESS & EROSIONSS

AQUACULTURE

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL

​Tamshiyacu Hospital is equipped for all emergency admission needs and plays a key role in health security in the region.

SAFENESS

There is no crime in Tamshiyacu. Everyone knows each other, so you can always be safe and carefree. Be careful while traveling by means of transport, because you may drop something or arouse someone's curiosity. 
​Basically, in Tamshiyacu - Relaxed and fearless.

COMUNICATION

All the world's mobile service networks are connected to Peruvian mobile operators, but to make the services more acceptable to you,  use local operators by purchasing cards at their branches in Iquitos or Tamshiyacu.
Look for options at the following links: 

RESTAURANTS

  • In the morning, Mercado Tamshiyacu plays a major role in the procurement of groceries, as well as the delicious breakfasts they serve there.
  • Lunch can be consumed in several proven restaurants with daily delicacies.
  • Tamshiyacu has a unique culture in the evening. When the sun goes down, the women set up tables in front of their houses and serve traditional dinners of local specialties.

BARS

The best Bar, if we can call it that, in front of which you can see pink, green and gray river dolphins most days and years. Other noteworthy bars are located at the marked points on the map.

SHOPS

​At most road intersections, you will find a shop, and in most houses in Tamshi people sell something, so it is good to peek through the windows and meet the friendly residents of Tamshiyacu.