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Give yourself time to breathe and admire the beauty of the rainforest.
The holiday is approaching, the ideal time to disconnect from everything and escape during this free time to a quiet place, far from the noise of civilization; you should know that few places will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy unforgettable adventures like the Amazon rainforest. And the fact is that eastern Ecuador is truly beautiful, the mega diversity it holds is one of the biggest reasons why so many visitors come from different parts of the world.
So during this three-day holiday we recommend you visit the Amazon rainforest, so you will be surrounded by amazing life and natural landscapes that will fill your senses, we want to help you make this trip an unforgettable experience; so we will mention a couple of reasons why you should start evaluating your accommodation.
1. Extraordinary biodiversity
The Amazon, which runs through much of South America, is one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world, especially in Ecuador. In just three days, you and your family or friends will have the opportunity to see an impressive variety of flora and fauna.
Only at Yacuma Ecolodge will you find colorful birds singing from all the trees surrounding the reserve, orioles, herons, woodpeckers and owls, singing a unique and natural symphony. You will also learn about medicinal plants and organic cocoa crops from indigenous communities; the Amazon rainforest is an ideal place for all adventurous spirits.
2. Adventure and sustainable tourism
Daytime bird watching excursions and night walks to observe amphibians, these are just two of our most valuable activities, and the Amazon offers a wealth of exciting adventures, tubing down the rivers, sailing through our hidden lagoon surrounded by hoatzins while the sun sets behind the giant trees on the horizon; all these activities delight our thirst for new experiences, and of course we will lead you and your family with our best guides, who will teach you about their culture, and about the way of life of all the species you will encounter.
3. Getting to know the Kichwa community of the Amazon
Although the biodiversity in the rainforest is impressive, it is not the only thing to learn about this ecosystem. It is also important that you get to know the rich cultures that live alongside nature. At the Yacuma private reserve, we are great friends of the indigenous communities, specifically the Kichwas who live on the banks of the Napo and Chontayacu rivers. During your visit during the holiday, you will have the opportunity to learn about their ways of life, their traditions, the ancestral medicine they use, and the way our lodge is directly linked to their community to keep the Amazon rainforest protected.
Here you will be able to experience a guided tour with your travel companions, admire their crafts, and taste their delicious cuisine.
4. A real disconnection
We know the hustle and bustle of the city, the lights, the noise of traffic, the incandescent lights; and it is always necessary to take a moment to disconnect from that hustle and bustle to admire the beauty that the world holds; the Amazon is truly a refuge for that rest that you are surely looking for. At Yacuma ecolodge the sound of the river will lull you at night and you will wake up thanks to the symphony of the birds, you will breathe fresh air, enjoy beautiful sunsets and reactivate your energies.
Thus, at the end of the holiday you will have precious memories and the best motivation for when you decide to return.
5. Conservation and sustainability initiatives
When we decided to create a lodge in the Amazon, we were clear from the beginning that its construction and design had to be adaptable to the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest. That is how the bungalows where you will stay were created, but we wanted to do much more for this beautiful ecosystem. That is how our conservation and reforestation project in the area was born. Therefore, by visiting the Ecuadorian Amazon, you contribute to this and other conservation projects that other lodges in the jungle may have.
You promote sustainable tourism when you support this type of initiatives, because from the tourism sector, together with local communities and your support, we will popularize more sustainable practices in order to preserve the environment.
6. A true immersion in the jungle.
To offer a true Amazonian experience, Yacuma Ecolodge is located on the edge of the Yasuní protected area; but don’t worry, getting there is easier than you imagine. From Quito you can drive along the entire highway, passing through Papallacta and Archidona until you reach Tena, from there continue the road to the Napo River through the Santa Rosa community; our team will wait for you in that area to navigate together along the river on a 3-minute trip and then another 10 minutes along the Chontayacu River; where you will finally enjoy all the benefits of the forest.
7. Photographs of unique species.
If you are a nature lover, you will definitely love the Ecuadorian Amazon, because the diversity of colors, shapes and landscapes are a true spectacle; there is wildlife to photograph in every angle of the jungle; whether you carry a professional camera or the camera on your cell phone, we assure you that you will find species that you will want to remember forever.
Plan your visit
If you are ready to embark on this great adventure in the Ecuadorian Amazon in a totally safe and enjoyable experience during this upcoming holiday, there are a couple of tips we leave you to help you plan your trip.
Book in advance. It is usual that during the last two weeks before a holiday all hotels and lodges are already fully booked.
Pack appropriately. Don’t try to take everything that fits in your suitcase, there is a list of essential items in the Amazon that you can review here.
Respect the ecosystem. Be a responsible tourist and try to comply with the rules that the communities and the lodge maintain in the Amazon rainforest.
Take advantage of this three-day holiday and live an unforgettable experience that will connect you with nature, culture and adventure in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, the Ecuadorian Amazon.
We look forward to seeing you at Yacuma Ecolodge to explore the hidden treasures and unforgettable experiences that this magical place has in store for you.
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