Although western medicine is well known to locals in the area of Tambopata, Peru it can be very costly and have strong side effects.  For this reason, some people still use natural remedies administered by their local Shaman.  While staying at Posada Amazonas, you have the opportunity to visit a Shaman and learn about some traditional uses of Rainforest Plants that can help cure anything from fever and cough, to bad spirits in the body.