The reserve covers over 602.000 hectares of primary rainforest and possesses an incredible variety of Neotropical wildlife: river dolphins, caimans, anacondas, monkeys, spiders, and butterflies. The bird life is spectacular: the prehistoric-looking hoatzin, the umbrella bird, the blue-headed parrot, the scarlet macaw, and the legendary harpy eagle.
The rainforest continues to be the home to communities of ancient indigenous tribes such as the Siona, the Secoya and the Cofan who have lived in the Amazon basin for thousands of years. The Cuyabeno Reserve and our Cuyabeno Lodge are unique places in the Amazon rainforest that give you the best opportunity to observe the Flora and Fauna.
Canoeing in motorized and dugout craft canoes, swimming, enjoying the spectacular sunset
Bird watching, looking for dolphins and monkeys
Hiking in the rainforest and explanations on the jungle, the wildlife, medicinal plants, and the history of the indigenous tribes
Visit to the Siona Community and watching the preparation of the traditional “casabe”
Night walks to observe caimans, insects and nocturnal birds
Relaxing in a hammock or enjoying the view from the observation floor of the tower as well as enjoying the view from our deck overlooking the lake
One of the best ways to explore the rainforest is by canoe; in this way you will have the opportunity of seeing this wet and wild green world in a close-up and highly rewarding way.