Although most people think
that a visit to the Amazon Jungle means a visit to Brazil,
east of the Andean highlands Ecuador becomes part of this
major ecological wilderness. In fact a visit to the Ecuadorian
Amazon Basin - or El Oriente ("the East") as it is known
locally - offers visitors with a superb opportunity to
see how indigenous Indian tribes still cohabitate with
their environment today. Add to this the fact that approximately
one-third of the total diversity of the Amazon Jungle
can be found in El Oreinte, and a trip to this part of
Ecuador should be high on your list of "things to do and
see".
The following (in alphabetical order) are some Amazon
lodges that will help to make your stay in the Amazon
Jungle more enjoyable:
* Cabanas San Isidro - located on the eastern slope of
the Andes, Cabanas San Isidro is widely regarded as being
the best Amazon lodge to stay at if you want to do some
bird-watching. This ideal Amazon Ecuador
lodge has the almost unique claim to over 300 different
bird species. As you can imagine, with such a wide diversity
of birds comes an array of different fauna and vegetation
that really is a feast for the eyes of any lover of bird-watching.
* Casa del Suizo - with its superb panoramic view of
the Napo River, this resort is considered to be the best
Amazon lodge to stay at if you have never visited this
region previously. Notwithstanding this, the first class
accommodation here makes Casa del Suizo a poplar choice
for all visitors contemplating a stay at an Amazon Ecuador
lodge.
* Grand Cuyabeno Lake Lodge - this superb Amazon lodge
is located in over 600,000 hectares of pristine Amazon
Jungle rainforest! Grand Cuyabeno offers an incredibly
diverse selection of Neotropical wildlife; including river
dolphins, caiman, capybaras, monkeys and even anacondas!
All of the superb sights and activities that make up Grand
Cuyabeno also make Grand Cuyabeno one of the finest Amazon
Ecuador lodges available to stay at.
* Jatun Sacha - located right in the middle of some of
the Amazon Jungle's most pristine vegetation, Jatun Sacha
is a popular Amazon Ecuador lodge for research students
who can take advantage of the three research facilities
provided by the Ecuadorian Conservation and Research Foundation.
Note, however, that due to the popularity of the services
provided to research students here, advance reservation
will be required should you wish to stay here.
*La Selva Jungle Lodge - located at high altitude, on
Ecuador's Lake Garzacocha, this superb Amazon Ecuador
lodge offers the ultimate in luxury jungle adventures.
With cabins surrounding by huge jungle forestation, La
Selva Jungle Lodge offers travelers an exceptionally diverse
choice of animal and bird life to explore. The lodge also
provides guests with the chance to select their own itinerary
of things to do whilst here. Popular activities undertaken
include the chance to swim in the lagoons and lakes that
make up Lake Garzacocha and its surroundings; fishing
for local piranha; hiking and trekking the surrounding
jungle; or simple taking in all the surrounding noises
and views as you unwind in your hammock! For those looking
for a bit of an adventure holiday, La Selva Jungle Lodge
also offers guests the chance to do some canoeing in the
local waters and tributaries.
* Sacha Lodge - located not too far away from La Selva,
Sacha Lodge offers guests the chance to stay in comfortable
cabins deep in the Amazon Jungle. Sacha Lodge is well-know
locally for the chance to do some bird-watching and the
guides who work at Sacha Lodge are well regarded as being
some of the best working in the Amazon Jungle. Among its
many ecotourism packages, Sacha Lodge also offers guests
the chance to visit its butterfly farm and nursery - making
Sacha Lodge a premium eco-tourist destination.
* Selva Life Without Frontiers Foundation - an eco-lodge
and tour run in order to support their ongoing Amazon
environmental programs, this superb Amazon lodge provides
easy access to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. The wonderful
factor of choosing to stay at Selva Life Without Frontiers
Foundation is the knowledge that every dollar you spend
goes to help sustain development projects in the Amazon
Jungle and all over Ecuador!
* Yachana Lodge - is located 2 hours from Misahualli,
near the Amazon Indian town of Mondana. Yachana Lodge,
like Casa del Suizo, is seen as being an ideal Amazon
Ecuador lodge to stay at if this is your first visit to
the Amazon Jungle. Offering comfortable cabins, and nestled
on the banks of the Napo River, Yachana Lodge is 3,000
acres of reservation land. Activities that guests can
entertain themselves with whilst staying at this Amazon
lodge include swimming in crystal clear waterfalls; kayaking;
trekking; hiking; bird-watching; or hunting for some of
the tropical, exotic, jungle frogs that can be found in
this part of the Amazon Jungle.
