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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is an easily accessible part of the Amazon in eastern Ecuador. It is one of the few places in the world where you can find primary rainforest.

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

This reserve is one of the most biodiverse parts of the planet. Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve covers 1,490,984 acres (603,379 ha). You can find lodges in the jungle that offer eco-friendly hospitality.

You’ll need a guide to explore the dense foliage of this tropical wilderness. One of the best ways to tour this area is by canoe. With no motor noises to disturb the animals, you can more easily get close to the rainforest inhabitants. This reserve encompasses several lakes and creeks that make for fascinating boating tours. There are also swamps and wetlands that are excellent bird watching spots — over 500 species of bird live here.

Although this is a reserve, part of the land still belongs to its indigenous people, the Cofán. In recent decades, they have managed to regain some of their original territory from the government. There are around 2,000 Cofán living in the Amazon today.

Accommodations

Incredible Stays

Nicky Amazon Lodge
Nicky Amazon Lodge
Nicky Amazon Lodge

Explore the unique beauty of the Amazon Rainforest from Cuyabeno, Ecuador. Nicky Amazon Lodge offers you incredible access to the Cuyabeno River —near the lower portion of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. This is sustainable tourism with an authentic flair! Your accommodations are built in the style of traditional jungle huts, but since you are on vacation, you will enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom and shower. Choose from a selection of tours, and explore the Amazon in the manner that best suits your needs. If you're an adventurous family, go ahead and bring the children! They're perfectly welcome; although there is no age restriction, it is advised that they be ages 5 and up to comfortably enjoy themselves.

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Sacha Lodge at Yasuni National Park
Sacha Lodge at Yasuni National Park
Sacha Lodge at Yasuni National Park

Sacha Lodge is an eco-lodge in Yasuní National Park. Yasuní National Park is a hotbed of biodiversity, with thousands of species of plants, animals and insects. Many scientists expect that there are more species waiting to be discovered.

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Napo Wildlife Center
Napo Wildlife Center
Napo Wildlife Center

Guests can experience Yasuní National Park from the comfort of the Napo Wildlife Center Lodge. This lodge offers some of the most plush (yet environmentally friendly) accommodations of anywhere in the Amazon.

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