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Into the Amazonian Rain Forest

 Deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, the Achuar, a local tribe, have been using limited tourism as a means to preserve and protect their land and way of life.Tsumpa lives high above the Pastaza River on a tidy clearing ringed by coconut palms, manioc plants, fruit trees and a garden of various plant medicines.

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The Inca Dynastic Rulers

The Incas organized themselves into descent groups based on divisions that traced their lineage to a founding father. The Inca dynastic rulers all traced their lineage to Manco Cápac. Lines of succession were clear in theory but often involved trickery, violence, and even war. The history of many of the rulers especially the early rulers is unclear, because the histories recorded by the chronicles are themselves contradictory and confusing. However, we know that Manco Cápac was the first Inca that lead the beginning of the most powerful group of people in the Americas.

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The Inca Bag

The INCA BAG CO. is a social enterprise designed to create employment solutions for marginalized and vulnerable groups of ethnic groups around the world, some of which are indigenous tribes from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. By designing and creating unique wall art, fashion, and accessories sold in North America, our international partners gain hope and opportunity as they overcome poverty while at the same time preserving their heritage. With the purchase of each individual piece, all designers receive access to local and international marketplaces, allowing them to earn income that provides food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare for their families. With the purchases of Inca Bags, they find education, financial and vocational training, and access to support networks that will enhance their business as they experience...

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