Tucán Lodge is a cozy accommodation located in one of the most beautiful places in the Ecuadorian Amazon, inside of Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. We have capacity for 30 people distributed in comfortable rooms and suites with private bathroom and hot water. We offer excursions in nature, cultural activities, relaxation areas and yoga to enjoy an unforgettable experience, that will help you to connect with nature through incredible landscapes, fauna and exotic flora that Cuyabeno reserve has.
Our Amazon Tours
Our Cuyabeno tours have the perfect balance between nature and culture through enriching experiences, as well as moments of peace and encounter with yourself. Led by our naturalist guides, we will take you to beautiful places where you will enjoy dreamlike landscapes, you will learn about animals and plants that live in the reserve, and we will explain you how important is to preserve these natural sites.
Among the activities we offer: hikes, nocturnal explorations, rides in traditional rowing canoes, observation of birds, reptiles, insects, mammals, etc. Teaching of medicinal plants, visits to the community of Siona ethnic group, craft production of chocolate and coffee, swimming in the Laguna Grande and much more. Experience the Authentic Cuyabeno!
Cuyabeno Flash Tour (3 days/2 nights)
On this 3-day Amazon tour you will get to know the flooded forest of Cuyabeno with its characteristic flora and fauna, you will enjoy a ride in the traditional rowing canoe, you will learn about production of artisanal chocolate and coffee, and walk at night in search of animals.
Cuyabeno Flash TourCuyabeno Ideal Tour (4 days/3 nights)
In this 4-day Amazon tour you will go through the flooded primary forest in search of flora and fauna, you will visit a Siona community to learn about their customs and traditions, a shaman will tell us about their worldview, you will have a night walk, enjoy spectacular landscapes and learn the production of chocolate and coffee.
Cuyabeno Ideal TourCuyabeno Premium Tour (5 days/4 nights)
In this 5‐day Amazon tour you will have the opportunity to get to know the Cuyabeno Reserve in more depth. You will travel through streams in a (traditional) rowing canoe to enjoy the silence of the jungle, you will closely observe the flora, explore the flooded forest in search of animals , you will visit the Siona community, meet a true shaman, have fun swimming in Laguna Grande and witness an amazing sunset, also you will have time to stay in the lodge and use its created spaces to relax and connect with nature.
Cuyabeno Premium TourCuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
The reserve is located in the provinces of Sucumbíos and Orellana at the northern part of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin. Created in 1979, the reserve spans an area of 590,112 ha (1,458,198 acres) with altitudes ranging from 177 to 326 m.a.s.l. It is named after the Cuyabeno River which overflows during its course creating a group of 14 lagoons and it is the largest wetland area in the Ecuador Amazon region.
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Tour Activities
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is truly like no other place on Earth, the ultimate heaven for wildlife and nature lovers. Once you step on our boat at the Cuyabeno entrance and navigate towards our comfortable lodge, our experienced local guides will show you all the secrets of this stunning place which will, ultimately, make you discover the authentic Cuyabeno.
Cuyabeno Flash Tour
- 3-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 3 days of activities, express tour in the Cuyabeno.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.
Cuyabeno Ideal Tour
- 4-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 4 days of activities, enjoy the authentic Cuyabeno.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.
Cuyabeno Premium Tour
- 5-day Amazon tour.
- Experienced naturalist guides.
- Eco-Lodge managed by locals.
- Delicious Amazonian food.
- 5 days of activities in the Cuyabeno with extra time for relaxation.
- Comfort at the heart of the Cuyabeno Reserve.
- Search for animals (caimans, anacondas, monkeys, birds, etc).
- A unique experience.
Meet Some Amazing Friends
Fauna in Cuyabeno Fauna is one of the most diverse on the planet. It is estimated that there are around 1,100 species: 165 mammals, 500 birds, 81 amphibians, 54 reptiles and 300 fish. Some of the most charasteristic are: pink dolphins, manatees, alligators, anacondas, otters, monkeys, peccaries, jaguars, tigrillos, pumas, paiches, bocachicos, piranhas, catfish, frogs, parrots, macaws, etc.