The El Refugio K'erenda Homet belongs to the Zambrano family. Victor Zambrano is well known for for working hard over 22 years to turn cattle pasture into an exuberant and diverse forest.
When Victor returned to Puerto Maldonado after living in Lima for 24 years, he found the forest where he spent his childhood had been cut down to raise livestock. His appreciation for the environment and adoration of nature encouraged him to restore the forest that he loved.
When Victor returned to Puerto Maldonado after living in Lima for 24 years, he found the forest where he spent his childhood had been cut down to raise livestock. His appreciation for the environment and adoration of nature encouraged him to restore the forest that he loved.
Mr. Zambrano planted 19 thousand trees over the course of 19 years, earning him world-wide recognition as a pioneer of conservation. His wife Rosa and daughter K’erenda share in his passion for nature and have taken part in his mission to reforest land in Tambopata. Together they have created a place where visitors to Tambopata can go to learn about local flora, conservation, and agroforestry, while enjoying local food, culture and traditions. El Refugio K’erenda Homet, located only 15 minutes from Puerto Maldonado, offers an affordable voluntourism program in which guests can help in the Zambrano’s mission while learning about the environment and local customs in Tambopata. Volunteers are housed in one of three cabins on the 40-hectare private conservation area. Each cabin has a restroom and basic facilities. They eat traditional meals prepared with local ingredients, dining together with the Zambrano family in a common area. Volunteers take part in the reforestation process by gathering small plants from the forest to bring to the nursery where they can be well cared for until they are large enough to replant. Victor Zambrano spends time with volunteers in the nursery teaching them each plants individual needs to be successful in the forest. Together they care for the plants in the nursery. The Zambrano family welcomes guests to come and take part in the reforestation of the Amazon. Not only do visitors gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Amazon, they get a chance to learn about and take part in the culture of the people who call it home.
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