The Jungle Journal | Where Heritage and Conservation Meet

Read the latest stories.

Articles that deepen the connection between environmental responsibility and cultural heritage.

Coming Soon: The Lacandona Jungle

The Ritual of Temazcal

In Náhuatl, a native Mesoamerican language, the word temazcal comes from the word temāzcalli, meaning “house of heat.” The Temazcal, a dome-shaped sweat lodge usually made of volcanic rock, cement, wood, or mud, is an integral part of a Mexican ceremony dating back to...

An Interview with Denisse Ariana Perez

Celebrating Roots, Elevating Reality, and Dignifying HumanityOur co-founder, Sara Lopez, sits down with Caribbean-born, Barcelona-based photographer, artist, and author of AGUA, Denisse Ariana Perez. We discuss her island roots, travel, guiding forces, converging...

Sobremesa: Upon The Table

Most take sharing food for granted. For starters, it’s hard to value something one must do daily. It’s also hard to value something which you repeat as a habit throughout your life. The effect of performing mindless acts ultimately minimizes the value we feel in the...





Where heritage and

conservation meet.

The Jungle Journal is a non-profit and educational digital platform driving change in climate, conservation, and culture through thought leadership and indigenous community allyship in Latin America.

The Jungle Journal Panel Advocacy Speaking

Stay connected & inspired

We’re on a mission to deepen the connection between environmental responsibility and cultural heritage. With a dedicated focus on Latin America, we engage in impactful storytelling, advocacy, and hands-on initiatives.