Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle Tour - Ecuador in 4K
The Cuyabeno Reserve is a protected area since 26 July 1979 with an area of 603.380 square kilometers. One of the main objectives of the Cuyabeno Reserve is the continuous conservation of the Amazonian ecosystem- the most complex ecosystem in the world. This reserve is a complex of rivers, lagoons, and flooded forest. This protected area is characterized by its high biodiversity and interactions between the species inhabiting the area. The Reserve’s geomorphology is a consequence of the rivers carrying sediments and materials from the Andes, mainly by the Aguarico River.
The immense volume of water flowing down from the mountains maintains the naturally high water levels ensuring that the river is navigable all year round. In the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve there are 10 monkey species, 4 caiman species, 590 bird species, 167 mammals, 90 amphibians, 90 reptiles and hundreds of insect and spider species, along with an incredible record of 307 tree species per hectare. There are two seasons, dry and rainy. Access to the lodges are by fluvial (river) transport offered by the local indigenous communities coordinated by the lodge and a highly trained, accredited naturalist guide.
Day 1: We met in Lago Agrio at 9:00 am, where we we took a bus to the entrance of the Cuyabeno Reserve. At this point we will at the Reserve’s office and then board the canoe. Here our Naturalist Guide provides information about the Reserve, important recommendations and other tips to begin the two hour canoe ride down the Cuyabeno River to Caiman Lodge. During the canoe ride we got a first glimpse of the amazing flora and wildlife found in the jungle. You may also be able to see a variety of monkeys and other jungle animals, depending on the time and weather conditions. We arrived at Caiman Lodge at 3:30 pm. After a siesta we left the camp for a swim in the lagoon and to watch a beautiful sunset while also having the possibility to spot freshwater dolphins. We then returned to the camp for dinner and then we head out for a night walk.
Day 2: Day Jungle Hike in the Primary Forest where the guide explains the ecology of the rainforest, medicinal plants and flora and fauna interactions of the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth. In the afternoon we went paddling around the flooded Igapo inundated forest around the Laguna Grande and in the evening we head out by motor canoe to look for caimans.
Day 3: We head out downstream to the Puerto Bolivar Siona Community and there we are welcomed by one of the indigenous woman and she took us to the yuca plantation to harvest some yucas and with our help she will show us the preparation of one of their traditions foods, Casave (Yuca flat bread). Immediately after this the guide introduced us to two of the last 4 Shamans of the Siona tribe in Ecuador and there one of them explained their cosmovision directly related to the Ayahuasca brew, he performed an energy cleansing part of the ritual singing their chants which come from a millenary Shaman-apprentice oral tradition
Day 4: Early morning birdwatching (5:30) and sunrise, breakfast at the lodge and at 9:30 return to the Cuyabeno bridge where we had a box lunch and then were picked up by a shuttle bus which took us to Lago Agrio so we can get back to Quito either by bus or airplane.
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Ecuatraveling Paddle Board Program in Cuyabeno Amazon Reserve - Ecuador
The 4-day program is based at Nicky Amazon Lodge Laguna Grande. We combine our traditional 4 days Laguna Grande program with an exciting and unique experience on the paddleboard (SUP) sponsored by Ecuatraveling, which is located in the Cuyabeno National Park. This lodge offers the opportunity to explore the high part of the Cuyabeno River. It is designed for people who want to visit the Laguna Grande and love water activities, where it is possible to admire one of the particular ecosystems of the Amazon basin; the flooded forest or Igapo. The cabins are built in the traditional Indian style of the jungle. You can find the description of our 4 days/3 nights itinerary below.
LAGUNA GRANDE - CUYABENO RESERVE
CUYABENO RESERVE - LAGUNA GRANDE LAKE - THANKS TO NICKY AMAZON LODGE
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[HD] Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Aerial - Ecuador
Immersion dans la forêt primaire de Cuyabeno, 4 jours en Amazonie avec le Dolphin Lodge, en partenariat avec le Réseau Solidaire Tout Equateur -
Au départ de Quito, nous avons pu y voir des anacondas, des caimans, des dauphins roses et des oiseaux et insectes en tous genres.
Nous avons aussi visiter une communauté dans le parc national du Cuyabeno, en présence du guide du lodge.
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Sunset at Laguna Grande Cuyabeno Ecuador
One of the most stunning moments of the day is to experience the sunset at Laguna Grande Lake in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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Cuyabeno River Lodge
Cuyabeno River Lodge
Has sponsored tourism and scientific research in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin since the creation of the lodge and the establishment of the reserve in 1979 Over 500 species of birds, 450 species of fish, 12,000 plant species, and hundreds of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians can be found in this diverse ecosystem. Our mission is to promote ecotourism in an environmentally and culturally safe manner in order to present Cuyabeno’s beauty to its visitors. We offer standard four or five-day tours to our native-style cabins as well as longer adventure tours through the mysterious waters of Cuyabeno and into Peru. Join us as we venture into this unique and fascinating habitat!
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve (Ecuador) - Part 1
Check out the full trip report at: ... Kurt, our very funny and crazy guide, showed us all of the river and jungle highlights in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador. Classic trip!
morning paddle on the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno Nationalpark Ecuador
En la mañana con la canoa en la Laguna Grande. Hermoso!
Paddeling on the Laguna Grande in the morning, just amazing!
Amazon Jungle, Ecuador, Cuyabeno National Park
Cuyabeno National Park, located deep withing the Amazon jungle of NE Ecuador, is unique in that it is an inundated jungle. Huge trees with giant winged trunks protrude from the black waters of the Laguna Grande (Grand Lagoon), home to steely-jawed piranhas. Hundreds of species of exotic birds like the Hoatzin and Russet-backed Oropendola wing overhead, while an incredible variety of primates fly through the trees or scramble across branches. Even the ground teems with activity as leaf-cutter ants tote loads ten times their size. I stayed at Cuyabeno Lodge on the Grand Lagoon, an incredible lodge that is also eco-friendly. To read more about my round-the-world travels, visit my blog,
Cuyabeno Reserve - Cuyabeno, Ecuador
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Cuyabeno Reserve
Encompassing more than 604,000 hectares of primary rainforest, wild lagoons and rivers, this reserve features an incredible variety of wildlife including anacondas, ocelots, river dolphins, piranha and more than 515 species of birds.
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Cuyabeno
My sister and friend from England came to visit me on my year abroad in Ecuador and we decided to go for a weekend in the Amazon! We stayed at the Cuyabeno River Lodge, a 10 hour bus journey from Quito, for 3 days to explore the wonder that is the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.
Cuyabeno
Another Amazon jungle excursion. This time in Ecuador! Here's a bit about what you can expect from your time visiting this wildlife reserve.
Trip Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
Located on Amazon jungle is the second largest reserve of the 45 national parks and protected areas in Ecuador.
Cuyabeno Amazon Tour with Ecuatraveling
The Amazon is one of the landscape you cannot miss when visiting Ecuador! Hiking through the forest, canoeing downstream the Cuyabeno river, making your own yucca bread, exploring the rainforest during the night and watching the sunset at Laguna Grande. During your stay you will see monkeys, sloths, caimans, snakes, spiders and many more.
Nicky Lodge is the number 1 lodge recommended by travellers on Tripadvisor and assures you the best experience in the Cuyabeno reserve.
If you would like more information, visit our website ecuatraveling.com or send us an e-mail: info@ecuatraveling.com
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Cuyabeno - View from Laguna Grande
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve - Ecuador
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is an important nature reserve in Amazonia with rather unusual ecological characteristics. Located at the foothills of the Andes, it is different from any other Amazon protected area in the world. The area encompasses a poorly drained plain with a network of periodically inundated forests, lakes and creeks. Such conditions are rare so close to the Andes, where the drainage in the foothills prevents the development of swamps and lakes. Given its proximity to the mountains, combined with a slightly cooler and wetter climate it may be expected to have a partly different species composition than other areas in the upper Amazon watershed.
The Sionas live in the area of the upper Cuyabeno lakes network and along the Tarapuy river, while the Cofans, and the Secoyas live on the banks of the two major bordering rivers, the Aguarico and the Putumayo River, both affluents of the Amazon. A few Siona, Secoya, and Cofan folk shamans are respected for to their botanical knowledge and use of natural medicines. Until the 1980s, these communities have mainly lived of fishing, farming and hunting. Since then, the life of the indigenous communities in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve has changed due to improved access with roads built for oil exploitation and earnings from ecotourism.
Tapir Lodge - Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Amazon Rainforest - Ecuador
Tapir Lodge in located in the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, in Northeastern Ecuador. The Tapir Lodge was built in 1996 in partnership with the family members of the Siona community.
Our vision while building the tapir lodge was not only to design a place that surpasses customer's expectations but also to demonstrate our green credentials by constructing the most eco-friendly lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve.
Our philosophy is to respect the ecosystem and maintain its natural course. We are passionate about the environment and therefore we seek to cause minimal disturbance in the area.
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve (Ecuador) - Part 3
Check out the full trip report at: ... Kurt, our very funny and crazy guide, showed us all of the river and jungle highlights in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador. Classic trip!
Cuyabeno-Amazon (Ecuador)