Our projects
At the Ari Ugüenrien Project, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting Ngäbe culture through authentic experiences that blend gastronomy, crafts, and sustainable tourism. We train women from the Rio Caña community in traditional culinary techniques and the creation of unique handmade products, offering visitors a deep connection to our traditions. We also organize conferences and educational activities to foster knowledge and respect for local nature and culture, creating opportunities for community development and cultural empowerment.
Ngäbe Cooking School
A culinary training program where women from the community teach traditional recipes, promoting local gastronomy and creating business opportunities.
Community Tourism Network
Create a tourism network that connects visitors with authentic experiences in various Ngäbe communities, promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.
Documentation of Traditions
A project for the collection and documentation of Ngäbe stories, songs, and traditions, ensuring that future generations know and value their cultural heritage.
Environmental Education
This community is known for its involvement in many activities that have created positive changes not only in their culture, but also in the conservation of their natural resources and traditions.
August 21, 2024,
Panama City
Carmen and Karina's visit to Maito in Panama City, filled our hearts with the flavor of their culture and their seasoning.
Ari Ugüenrien means Let's Cook Together.
If you want to know more about this beautiful project that promotes sustainable tourism and community development in the Ngäbe-Buglé region, we invite you to visit the website:
16-19 April 2024,
Mexico City
2024 IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Representatives from states, government agencies, civil society organizations, and Indigenous Peoples' organizations gathered to celebrate the IUCN.
Ari Ugüenrien is a community gastronomy project led by the women of Río Caña, all working to preserve their culture and biodiversity. Felipe Baker was honored to have been selected to participate in the Regional Conservation Forum, organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which was held in April in Mexico City.
An example of communities creating nature-based solutions.
September 29, 2021
Río Caña
Award-winning Panamanian chef Mario Castrellón, in his quest to promote native Panamanian cuisine, participated in the Ari Ugüenrien (Let's Cook Together) culinary exchange in the remote coastal community of Río Caña Abajo, Kusapín District, Ngäbe Buglé region, where women showed him their gastronomic treasures.
Read the full story at https://bit.ly/3opYWbx
Video/Edition: Alexander Arosemena.