Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
(Information courtesy of Galasam)
The Wildlife Reserve of Cuyabeno (603,000 hectares) is a mixture of flooded forest including 13 lagoons located on the Ecuadorian-Peruvian border. Access from Coca is the Napo River to the Aguarico River or from Lago Agrio to the Aguarico River.
Over 500 species of birds are registered here including the Gray-winged Trumpeter, Pheasant Cuckoo, Zigzag Heron, Salvin’s Curassow, Cocha Antshrike, Pavonine Quetzal, many species of professional ant birds and the Pheasant Cuckoo. There are also Amazon River Dolphins, Gray Dolphins, over 8 species of primates, anaconda, manatee, Giant River Otters and a number of other species of wildlife in this amazing area. A mixture of Kichwa, Cofan and Siona-Secoya indigenous peoples live inside the reserve. This is an excellent trip for those that have an affiliation with dolphins and enjoy exploring lakes with plenty of time for paddling or motoring the reserve.
Over 500 species of birds are registered here including the Gray-winged Trumpeter, Pheasant Cuckoo, Zigzag Heron, Salvin’s Curassow, Cocha Antshrike, Pavonine Quetzal, many species of professional ant birds and the Pheasant Cuckoo. There are also Amazon River Dolphins, Gray Dolphins, over 8 species of primates, anaconda, manatee, Giant River Otters and a number of other species of wildlife in this amazing area. A mixture of Kichwa, Cofan and Siona-Secoya indigenous peoples live inside the reserve. This is an excellent trip for those that have an affiliation with dolphins and enjoy exploring lakes with plenty of time for paddling or motoring the reserve.
Jatuncocha lagoon –Yasuní river
Nasiño river. Cocaya lagoon –Lagartococha lagoon – Cuyabeno Reserve (Border Ecuador – Peru)
The Siona Lodge is idyllically situated in one of the last unspoiled native jungles in the Amazon, the Cuyabeno Fauna Reserve, is a protected wildlife zone since July 26th, 1979. This positive step forward towards the preservation of part of the Amazon River Basin has allowed us to develop our lodge around the idea of low impact eco-tourism. Our hope is that, by exposing you to the untouched natural beauty surrounding the lodge, you will understand and share that these resources should be enjoyed and preserved for future generations to come.
The Siona Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for picturesque sunsets viewed across the large freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife you will see is dependent on the unique ecosystem the lake supports allowing for some rare viewing opportunities.
The Siona Lodge accommodates up to 20 people in four individual guest huts; each hut has 2 double bedrooms each with its own private bathroom and shower. Our spacious balconies, complete with a hammock and lounge chairs, invite you to relax and enjoy your surroundings
The Siona Lodge has the best and one of the single most distinctive locations in the reserve, allowing for picturesque sunsets viewed across the large freshwater lake. Much of the wildlife you will see is dependent on the unique ecosystem the lake supports allowing for some rare viewing opportunities.
The Siona Lodge accommodates up to 20 people in four individual guest huts; each hut has 2 double bedrooms each with its own private bathroom and shower. Our spacious balconies, complete with a hammock and lounge chairs, invite you to relax and enjoy your surroundings
Rates US$ 120 per person per day
Air fare Quito / Lago Agrio or Coca / Quito US$ 150
