Introduction

Yacuma Ecolodge is a joint ecotourism initiative of the rainforest community of Chontayacu and Ecuahotel. The ecolodge, created in 1997, provides employment opportunities through nature-based eco-tourism.

Yacuma Ecolodge is an attractive ecolodge in true nature where we practice sustainable tourism, with respect to the people, the environment and the economy of our host community. The values of the region are ours, meaning working on a surrounding nature as unspoilt and attractive as possible, working together with the community in respect with their valuable culture and heritage and offering a hospitable service.

Welcome to Yacuma Ecolodge, a beautiful place created for those who love the Amazon Jungle. We want to share with you the wonders offered by the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest and invite you to enjoy an unforgettable journey.

What makes Yacuma Ecolodge unique?

• Experience the true nature of the Yacuma Protected Forest Reserve
• In harmony with the Chontayacu Indian community
• In a comfortable and sustainable manner

Activities

Every destination offers a diversity of cultures, fauna and flora, and beautiful sights. With our activities we want to show you the highlights of Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest consisting out of:

• Guided nature hikes
  Local guides give expert interpretation as our guests cross the varied forest habitats of the Yacuma Forest Reserve. There are over 10 Km of trails to choose from, where visitors will learn about medicinal, fruit and exotic plants. Our jungle trekking can be done during the day.
  
• Bird watching
  Over 340 bird species live in the vicinity of Yacuma Reserve. Expert local guides easily identify their songs and calls.
  
• Wildlife viewing
  Our visitors may have a glimpse, with luck, of some of the wildlife that inhabits the area, such as monkeys, capybaras, wild pigs, to name a few. But in fact, and this is very important to know, that it is a quite difficult task to observe this extraordinary wildlife due to the simple fact that in the jungle there is a struggle for life so everybody is hiding to survive.

• Canoe trips and fishing
  Guest can enjoy canoe trips and fishing opportunities on Napo River.
  
• Swimming or relaxing
  After a day of hiking we can have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim in the Chontayacu River, Sumino River or Napo River. Or simply relax in a hammock while listening to the sounds of the forest.
  
• Tubing
  Experience the adrenaline when tubing town a part of the Napo river.
  
• Gold Panning
  Why not to try gold panning on Napo River as the local Indigenous do. We will take you to certain areas on the river
  shores where you can try your good luck and get some grams of gold!

Our acomodations and Rooms

12 confortable bungalows feature a traditinal Amazon-style, built from materials harvested from the rain forest in a sustainable manner and combined with modern materials. Our 24 rooms have electricity from solar energy , private facilities and can accommodate in total 56 people.

Our Services

Services included

• Accompaniment from and to Tena
• Spanish/English speaking companion
• Accommodation in bungalows
• Full board in the lodge
• Indigenous guide(s)
• Canoes
• Excursions/Activities
• Support to the Chontayacu Community and school

Services upon request

• Public or private transportation from Quito-Santa Rosa/San Pedro - Quito
• Alcoholic or soft drinks
• Entrance fees depending upon the activity
• Support to the Chontayacu Community and school ($5 p.p.)
• Personal expenses and extras
• Other not specified services

Check-in / Check-out

Guests can check in from 3 pm and are asked to check out before 11 am.

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