ERIKA

The Peruvian rain forest is amazing in every way. It has unbelievable

biodiversity and magical landscapes but it also gives births to many myths and
legends that will make your jaw drop.

Legend has it that in the past there was a man tormented by evil and that when
he died, his impure soul and a heart that was nicked by hatred, he began to
roam the immense jungle in search of lost victims. They say that when the
Tunche approaches, an intense whistle is heard, which announces the death of
the one who hears it.

If you ever find yourself walking alone in the middle of the jungle and suddenly
hear a painful whisle-like sound just run, find more people and stick with them
because El Tunceh might be after you.

This creature is according to the legend a demon or spirit that walks around the
rainforest at night.

CARLOS

It is the protector of nature and a lost soul condemned to walk around the same
paths he walked when he was alive. He collects the souls of those who died in
the rainforest and takes the life of those who harm it.

El Tunche will just scare you off if you are in good terms with nature and respect
the regions fauna and flora. But if you are disrespectful and harm the regions
plants and animals in any way then you are in big trouble and might not see the
next day.

Some say that he whistles to deceit you in to answering by whistling back and
giving away your exact location. Some others say that it can change its
appearance in order to attract lonely travelers or that the only way of
recognizing it is by looking to its goat-like feet.

There are different versions about this same myth and maybe this is just a
made up story in order for tourists and children to take good care of the natural
environment of the region. But maybe, just maybe El Tunche really exists. So
behave and take care of nature. You never know…