Camino Verde

What Camino Verde does

Camino Verde is a non-profit organization registered in both Peru and the United States (501(c)(3), EIN 20-8563386) that has been engaged in Amazonian reforestation since 2007. Its core activity is the planting and study of native tree species across degraded landscapes in the Peruvian Amazon, with a direct impact area of 334 hectares across the Madre de Dios and Loreto departments; the organization reports planting over 400,000 trees representing more than 400 species over its 15+ years of operation. The underlying technical approach is regenerative agroforestry that combines forest restoration with livelihood improvement for local communities, codified through the proprietary RealTrees plant species database (700+ species catalogued) and supported by published methodologies including a tropical-tree-survival paper in Ecological Engineering and the Melipona beekeeping manual co-developed with Conservation International, Chaikuni Institute, and One Planet.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack. Earned revenue comes primarily from an on-site visitor and volunteer program at the Camino Verde Baltimori center in Puerto Maldonado, where individuals pay all-inclusive daily ($75/day), weekly ($350/week), or monthly ($450/month) rates for accommodation, meals, and guided restoration activities, with discounted rates for Peruvian nationals; an internship program requires a two-month minimum commitment. Secondary revenue streams include the sale of training manuals, tutorial video series, and scientific publications, plus tax-deductible individual donations processed under the US entity and routed through platforms including GlobalGiving and 1% for the Planet. The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer and community-led, relying on Instagram, a quarterly "Missives" email newsletter, and earned media coverage (HuffPost, Mongabay, Vogue, Fast Company, Food Tank) to drive awareness, visitation, and donor acquisition. Mission-supportive institutional partners include Conservation International, Pachama (satellite/AI-based carbon monitoring), and Ashoka, while the organization holds GuideStar's 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency as a credibility signal for US donors.

Name

Camino Verde

Legal name

Camino Verde

Website

https://caminoverde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camino Verde is a non-profit founded in 2007 that restores the Peruvian Amazon through regenerative agroforestry, planting over 400,000 native trees across 334 hectares in Madre de Dios and Loreto while serving individual donors, visitors, volunteers, and interns via on-site programs and educational publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reforestation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tree Planting & Establishment Services (Manual/Mechanized) (AFAMACAE)

Keywords

• Rainforest reforestation
• Agroforestry services
• Native tree planting
• Conservation education
• Volunteer ecotourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Maldonado

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Visitor and Volunteer Stays: All-inclusive stays at the Camino Verde Baltimori center including accommodation, meals, activities, and transport. Pricing varies by visitor type (visitor, volunteer, intern) with Peruvians receiving discounted rates.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted from individuals, with EIN 20-8563386 for US donors. The organization is registered as a non-profit in both Peru and the United States.
3. Publications and Training Materials: Sale of published works including scientific publications, training manuals on topics like Melipona beekeeping and rosewood cultivation, and educational resources developed through implementation work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camino Verde is a non-profit reforestation organization that plants native trees across the Peruvian Amazon, operating regenerative agroforestry programs in Madre de Dios and Loreto. The organization sells all-inclusive visitor, volunteer, and internship stays at the Camino Verde Baltimori center, and offers educational resources including the RealTrees plant species database, training manuals on topics like Melipona beekeeping and rosewood cultivation, and scientific publications. Revenue from programs and donations funds the planting of over 400,000 trees across 400+ species on 334 hectares.

Product overview

Camino Verde is a non-profit reforestation organization (not a traditional tech product company) offering a portfolio of conservation services and educational resources. The core offering consists of Amazonian reforestation programs planting native trees across the Peruvian Amazon. Supporting products include the RealTrees digital database (plant species catalog), Training Materials (manuals and video series on regenerative agriculture), and Publications (scientific works). Experiential services include Visit, Volunteer, and Internship programs that allow individuals to engage directly with reforestation activities at their Baltimori center. These offerings work together as an integrated approach to rainforest restoration combining on-the-ground action, knowledge sharing, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camino Verde Baltimori: A reforestation center and experience location in the Peruvian Amazon, home to tree plantations that are front runners for biodiversity in the entire Amazon region.

Products and services

• Reforestation Programs Amazonian regeneration programs involving planting native trees across Madre de Dios and Loreto departments of the Peruvian Amazon, delivered in partnership with local communities.
• Visit Program All-inclusive eco-tourism experience at Camino Verde Baltimori offering immersive rainforest reforestation experiences with expert-led activities, eco-friendly accommodations, meals, and airport transfers. Priced at $75/day or S/. 300.
• Volunteer Program Hands-on participation in farm activities including tree planting with master Amazonian agroforesters, with stays ranging from 2 weeks to several months at Casa Fénix dormitory. Priced at $350/week ($1,100/month), minimum 2-week stay.
• Internship Program Long-term immersion experience for dedicated individuals focused on hands-on work with Amazonian plant species. Priced at $450/month (internationals) or S/. 550 (Peruvians), with minimum 2-month commitment including dormitory lodging and meals.
• RealTrees Plant Species Database Comprehensive digital catalogue of over 700 plant species planted and studied by Camino Verde in the Peruvian Amazon, serving as a biodiversity discovery resource for practitioners and the botanically voracious.
• Training Materials Practical manuals and tutorial video series sharing applied regenerative methodologies, including Melipona beekeeping, rosewood cultivation, and other agroforestry techniques developed through on-the-ground implementation.
• Publications Scientific and technical works authored by Camino Verde team members and collaborators, covering topics in tropical forest regeneration, essential oils, agroforestry, and traditional Amazonian knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 trees planted representing over 400 species across 334 hectares

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersCandid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2025, demonstrating organizational transparency and accountability standards.
• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember organization allowing Camino Verde to receive 1% donations from member companies' sales.
• GlobalGivingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop-ranked charity on GlobalGiving platform, providing visibility and donation processing services.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor conservation organization that has provided support for Camino Verde's programs, including support for the Melipona Beekeeping manual.
• Chaikuni InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Melipona Beekeeping Illustrated Manual along with One Planet and Conservation International.
• One PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated the Maijuna School of Native Bees tutorial video series in collaboration with Camino Verde's Loreto team.
• Global Landscapes ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner and presenter at GLF events focused on landscape restoration.
• AshokaminorOthersFellowship network supporting social entrepreneurs in environmental conservation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eden Reforestation Projects: One of the largest direct reforestation NGOs globally, employing local communities to plant millions of trees in degraded landscapes including the Amazon. Directly comparable to Camino Verde in mission, community-led model, and species-rich reforestation approach.
• Rainforest Trust: A non-profit that protects threatened tropical forests through land purchase and partnerships. Comparable in mission and donor-funded tropical forest conservation, though focused on land acquisition rather than active reforestation.
• WeForest: An international non-profit funding reforestation and forest restoration projects worldwide with a science-based approach. Comparable to Camino Verde in restoration methodology, donor engagement, and partnerships with research institutions.
• Trees for the Future: A non-profit focused on agroforestry-based reforestation and farmer training in developing regions. Comparable to Camino Verde in combining reforestation with livelihood improvement and training methodology.
• One Tree Planted: A non-profit that partners with reforestation organizations globally to plant trees in regions including the Amazon. Comparable to Camino Verde in donor-driven funding model and emphasis on multi-species reforestation projects.
• Amazon Conservation: A non-profit working across the Amazon basin on conservation, reforestation, and biodiversity research with significant field operations in Peru. Directly comparable in geographic focus (Peruvian Amazon), restoration activities, and scientific output.
• Trillion Trees: A joint initiative between BirdLife International, Wildlife Conservation Society, and WWF focused on landscape-scale forest restoration and protection. Comparable as a science-driven reforestation NGO with a focus on tropical forests.

Others

• World Resources Institute: A global research organization that produces landmark analyses on forest restoration potential (including the Bonn Challenge and Global Restoration Initiative). Thematically adjacent to Camino Verde through shared focus on restoration targets, science, and policy engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: A major global conservation organization and existing core partner of Camino Verde. Overlapping portfolio in Amazon conservation, biodiversity protection, and community livelihood programs, but operating at much larger scale and across many regions.

Emerging players

• Pachama: A technology company using satellite imagery and AI to verify forest carbon credits. Existing technology partner of Camino Verde for forest monitoring; comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player enabling monetization of reforestation outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=s2yu3UAW6Xs
• Instagraminstagram.com/caminoverdeorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaminoVerdePeru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camino-verde-peru

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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