TAPIR LODGE - CUYABENO ECUADOR

The Tapir Lodge is located in the heart of Ecuador Amazon Rainforest in the Cuyabeno Reserve. The Jungle Lodge has been built with the help of the Siona Secoya community, in order to foster the sustainable ecotourism in that area. Tapir Lodge has successfully integrated the Siona community of Puerto Bolívar in the activities in this region, so that they can also benefit of the income this sustainable work produces. We are proud to be able to offer pur guests the best facilities in the tropical Amazon Rainforest. Our lodge possesses 12 double rooms, 2 triple rooms and 2 rooms for 5 persons, which all have private bathrooms, hot water, power outlets of the type A B with 110 V. All rooms have big windows (covered with mosquito nets), so that there is always fresh air without having to use air conditioning or ventilators, which would harm the environment. The Tapir lodge has a big, generous dining room for up to 45 people. Our restaurant serves the best national and international food, prepared by our qualified chef.

Activities in the Tapir Lodge

	Bird watching The area around the Tapir Lodge, within the Cuyabeno Reserve, is a great region for bird watching. The over 500 registered species, make this reserve a unique attraction for professional ornithologists, as well as for beginners. Enjoy the great diversity of birds early in the morning, while taking the canoe along the Cuyabeno River and the many lakes…
	Canoeing Become part of the Cuyabeno Lake District, where blooming orchids, kingfishers and incredible sundowns can be observed, while being on board of a small dugout- or a larger, motorized canoe traversing through the flooded forest…
	Caiman watching During the night, the forest comes to life! Innumerable animals awake at dusk. Now we take the canoes and leave the Tapir Lodge to search for almost invisible caimans, waiting for their prey at the banks of the Cuyabeno River, while their eyes reflect the light of our flashlights...
	Sportfishing By now, fishing has become one of the Tapir’s guest’s favorite activity, for the simple reason that you do not need to be a expert and even if you do not catch a fish, you can still enjoy the incredible landscape and have an unforgettable time in the Cuyabeno…
	Rainforest Treks The great thing about a stay at the Tapir Lodge is that you have the chance to get to know the splendor and opulence of the untouched Cuyabeno Reserve firsthand, while being on a canoe-tour or on hike through the rainforest…
	Nighttime Hikes Have an unforgettable experience and get to know the Cuyabeno forest by night with the Tapir Lodge guides. The night reveals new sounds and with our flashlights we can catch a glimpse of the reflection of different animal eyes…
	Indian Communities Our philosophy includes the cooperation with the native community of the Siona Secoya Indians. During our different tours we use the Indian’s canoes as a means of transport, to travel through the Cuyabeno rainforest. This allows us to visit the Siona community of Puerto Bolivar, which supports a cultural exchange between visitors and natives. That enables them to sell their products, to enhance their wealth in in a sustainable way…
	Shamanism For many centuries the Siona, Secoya and Cofan “Curacas” (Shamans), are respected and admired, due to their vast knowledge about the forest, but were also feared for their extended powers. While visiting Tapir Lodge, let us introduce you to these wise men and we will show you part of their magic and medical experience…
	Camping Excursions Our 7-day program includes the great combination of a 5-day stay at the Tapir Lodge and 2 fantastic days in the heart of the Amazon Jungle. This option is the perfect choice for everyone, who wants to experience the nature even closer and wants to enjoy the play of colors and sounds of the Cuyabeno tropical forest to the fullest…