3 days in the middle of the Cuyabeno Fauna Reserve a few minutes from the Laguna Grande, where we can see magical sunsets and with luck you can see and even swim with the mythical Pink Dolphin. Bird watching is usually another show with dozens of bird types so a good camera is recommended to record those magical memories
These flooded forests are the territory of dolphins, manatees, caimans, anacondas and otters, and the water guarango, the most unique tree in the reserve We move by canoe to the places where we make the excursions to learn and observe their different species of flat and animals.
The ideal time to enjoy and learn about this jungle in Ecuador, at this time we can learn about its hundreds of animal species and dozens of plants that are only found in this place. We can also visit the Siona community, where they show us their traditions, their clothing, housing, construction method, and we will share making cassava bread "Casabe".
2 hours from the city of Puyo is the Hola Vida reserve and the Puyopungo Forest where we make an excursion that takes us all day. An excellent tour to learn about the Ecuadorian Amazon. Its location, its flora and fauna as well as its culture. The province of Pastaza hosts several Indigenous nationalities. Kichwa, Shuar, Achuar ...
We sleep in the middle of the jungle with the sound of the Puyo River and wake up with the singing of some birds of the place, after a good breakfast we will walk along the path to the hidden waterfall, and then visit the Organic Cacao plantation where we learn to elaborate it and we will also prove it ...
Despite having lost much of its Amazon Region, Ecuador has one of the most biodiverse and beautiful jungles on the planet. the Cuyabeno Reserve has more than 550 species of birds, has 60 species of orchids; You can find more than 350 species of fish; a great variety of reptiles such as anacondas, caimans and river turtles. It is estimated at 12,000 plant species found within of the reserve. And several species of mammals, including the incredible Tapir (Tapirus terrestris). The Reserve is also home to rare species, such as the mythical pink river dolphin, the Hoatzin or eagle of the region, with its opening of wings over 2 meters. The Cuyabeno Reserve belongs to the National System of Protected Areas, which is why very few Tourism Operators are qualified to work in this area.
Our company IVGATOURS has a long history organizing trips to Amamazon Ecuador , mainly to Cuyabeno . We usually leave from Baños de Aguasanta, but can get there from Any point of Ecuador, at the time of booking with our agency we take care of giving them the necessary support to make the tour. If you want to leave from Quito there is no invention Our sales team will give you 24/7 attention. Our excursions to the Jungle of Cuyabeno can be 3, 4 and 5 days. If you want more time in the Jungle you can make special visits although these programs are not detailed on our website.
Departure from Baños or Quito to Lago Agrio, we use canoe for the Cuyabeno River 3 hours to our lodge that is a few minutes from the home of the Pink Dolphin ...
From Lago Agrio 3 hours in Canoe we arrive at our comfortable lodge located in the middle of the jungle, hike through the jungle, bird watching, visit to the Siona community ...
Magics days of beautiful sunsets, walks through the jungle to learn about the flora, observation of hundreds of birds, several species of reptiles including Anaconda ...
Puyo is located in the province of Pastaza which is the entrance to the Amazon Region of Ecuador, in this area we find a secondary forest which encloses a large vegetation and is home to several species of animals that are usually in shelters and rescue centers. Variety of Birds, in which the rivers of the two rivers are crossed, where a great diversity of vegetal species exists between which the plants stand out herbaceous as well as acacias, bromeliads, orchids, palms, etc. There are also guatines, agoutis, armadillos, lizards, frogs, toads and snakes like the chonta caspi, coral, blind snake.
The Tourism Operator Ivagatours is located in Baños de Aguasanta, from where we can visit the Puyopungo forest, 2 hours away from the city of Puyo, which is located in Pastaza in the door of the Amazon region. 1 or 2 days are perfect for touring this jungle and the Hola Vida reserve
After visiting the animal shelter we went to the Puyo River from where we used canoe to the Ecological Reserve Hello life where we will walk and have lunch for later ...
After learning about the culture of the SHUAR community in Puyopungo, we settled in our cabins to spend the night, then we dined with the indigenous family and then rest with the beautiful sound of Rio Puyo, the next day ...
