Mborore Community Puerto Iguazu
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Most of the tourists visiting the Iguazú falls are not aware of the cultural richness of the Guarany people. The Guaranies are the native inhabitants of Latin America that have always lived in the jungle and the tropical forest of the vast territory stretching from northern Argentina to Colombia.
The Mborore community has been suffering poverty and desolation due to environmental degradation and loss of its traditional way of life. To rediscover and regain its roots, the Guarani of the Mborore indigenous community have established a program of tourism in their community. The community has selected two guides, who provide a tour of the community offering a glimpse into the typical activities of its members. The project has proved very successful, particularly due to the willingness and full participation of the community. Recently the community increased the scope of the project by constructing a refuge using the same traditional building techniques used for construction of houses in the community. In July of 2004, we went with a group of six tourists and stayed at this refuge.
Organizations working with the community include the ONLUS Kairos, which, through the Aurora Project, is collaborating with the teachers of the Fortin Mborore School to improve health and infrastructure.
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