Cuyabeno Lodge Welcome

The first lodge in the Cuyabeno National Park. Located in Laguna Grande.

About the Lodge​

Where are we located?​

THE LODGE IS LOCATED IN THE CUYABENO RESERVE IN NORTH-EAST ECUADOR. WE ARE DIRECTLY ON THE “LAGUNA GRANDE” RIGHT WHERE YOU CAN FIND LOTS OF WILDLIFE AND SPECTACULAR SUNSETS. OUR LODGE’S UNIQUE LOCATION OFFERS THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF SECLUSION AND QUICK ACCESS TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RESERVE.​

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Feel comfortable with hot showers, freshly prepared food and more comodidades in the Cuyabeno Lodge.

Excellent
Based on 284 reviews
Mel
Mel
2023-10-13
Amazing Experience at Cuyabeno Lodge Our time at Cuyabeno Lodge was absolutely amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly, and our guide, Tamara, was outstanding. Her ability to spot animals was truly impressive and what set Tamara apart, even more, was her genuine concern for our experience. Towards the end of our stay, she even apologized for not being able to find a snake, knowing that I had hoped to see one. However, it was evident that she went above and beyond to provide us with the best wildlife encounters possible. I am well aware that in nature, there are no guarantees to see certain animals, and Tamara had absolutely nothing to apologize for. Her dedication to our enjoyment and her deep knowledge of nature made our adventure unforgettable. The canoe driver was also fantastic, helping us spot wildlife and get the best angles for photos. Even at the lodge, we were surrounded by wildlife. Monkeys climbed in the trees right in front of our room, and we had the incredible experience of seeing caimans, including adorable baby caimans, right in front of the lodge. The rooms provided everything we needed for our stay in the Amazon. While it’s not a five-star hotel, it’s comfortable and exactly as described on the website. Luis, the manager, was great, as well. He provided fast communication and organized a safe private transfer from Quito to Lago Agrio. He even called to make sure everything went smoothly upon our arrival in Lago Agrio. Our time at Cuyabeno Lodge was truly unforgettable, and we highly recommend it for an authentic Amazon experience.
ozy63
ozy63
2023-09-30
Nice place with good choice of wildlife. Accommadation could be better No privacy at rooms, each sound of toilet, bathroom has been heard, extremely hot inside the rooms, no electric sockets there. Food was tasty and delicious. Nice wildlife during the river cruises. 7 species of monkeys, 2 species of caimans, anakonda, rose river delphins, the birds not so much… Captain of canoe and the guide Bairon didn’t have much knowledges of birding or birds photographing. They didn’t stop when we need it too late reaction, not right way to move closer to the birds…
Mona P
Mona P
2023-08-15
August 2023 stay Cuyabeno Lodge was the perfect basis for discovering the jungle. Our guide, Diego, was amazing, very knowledgeable and also attentionate and helpful. He managed to accommodate the wishes of all the members of our group. The transport worked perfectly, including the 4am transfer to the airport in Coca. Thank you to the whole team for making our stay there a wonderful experience.
Agathe D
Agathe D
2023-08-13
Super expérience Super expérience , bonne nourriture ( Vege également ) guide très sympa , petit groupe et lieu magique 🤩 Des beaux lever et coucher de soleil , nuits étoilées, des singes et oiseaux observables depuis le lodge , je recommande !nous étions en dortoir c’était très bien , pas d eau chaude
Luis Fabian B
Luis Fabian B
2023-07-17
Cuyabeno, an unforgettable experience for life Wonderful experience! Nature at its best and thanks to Tamara and her driver. They took us to the Caiman Cocha and Cocha Larga, the best images we can ever have. The lodge was comfortable, and people working there were very nice, friendly and helpful. The family was never bored, and always amazed by the views. Tamara has an eye for the wilderness, and she spotted the animals from far away. We enjoyed the dolphins, and swimming in the lake. We also appreciated the visit to the local community and their hospitality and food. Gladys prepared tasty food and we prepared together a typical dish there. We really recommend Cuyabeno. It is an experience that we will never forget, not only for Nature, but also because the people living there hosted us with their open arms.
Isobel S
Isobel S
2023-04-02
Amazing We thoroughly enjoyed our Cuyabeno Lodge experience. The lodge is set in a beautiful lagoon. The beds were extremely comfortable and the facilities were very good. We saw lots of interesting wildlife and were able to do excursions like kayaking, visiting an indigenous village and swimming in the lagoon. However the trip was made by the people – Luis, before the trip started was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to help. All of the staff at Cuyabeno Lodge were very friendly. Lupita, the transfer guide was very knowledgeable and patient with our lack of Spanish. The food at the lodge was very nice and the staff were very friendly, including Pato the boat driver who was very kind. Our guide Fabricio made the trip amazing – and was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Overall I would highly recommend!
Megan J
Megan J
2023-03-29
Excellent accommodations and tour of the Amazon A spectacular Amazon experience at Cuyabeno Lodge. The accommodations were very nice as were the meals. Our guide, Fabricio, was extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent explanations in English. We felt very cared for by all the staff. We especially appreciated the smaller group size and being next to the lagoon. Highly recommend this Lodge for an Amazon visit. We stayed 4 nights/5 days and felt it was the right amount of time.
Agnes B
Agnes B
2023-03-27
Vivre l’Amazonie à Cuyabeno Lodge Cuyabeno Lodge n’a rien perdu de son essence. Premier lodge dans le Parc National de Cuyabeno, il est à l’image de tout ce qui prime au sein d’une réserve de Biodiversité, être en parfaite harmonie avec la nature qui l’entoure et cette sensation est perceptible dès notre arrivée. Un lieu qui ressemble à son fondateur et qui réunit l’essentiel que tout voyageur recherche, un havre de paix après une journée d’exploration. Il est situé au bord de la grande lagune. Une île de végétation luxuriante baignée par les eaux paisibles qui la bordent de toutes parts. Du crépuscule au coucher du soleil, magnifique, les oiseaux, singes et caïmans sont aperçus depuis les terrasses et jardins de l’hôtel jusqu’à l’intérieur de la forêt vierge. C’est un privilège auquel nous rêvons en le choisissant. Notre soif d’aventure est comblée. Il est idéal pour les familles, les enfants, les personnes âgées, les aventuriers et scientifiques en quête d’expéditions. Grâce à la pureté de l’air propre à sa situation géographique, c’est un recoin fantastique pour se recharger durant quelques jours. La forêt primaire se charge de nous remettre d’aplomb dès notre arrivée et durant le trajet en pirogue. La beauté des arbres millénaires, la flore exubérante et la faune abondante, toucans, aras, dauphins roses, loutres, anacondas, tarantules, singes hurleurs, chorongos et paresseux peuvent s’apercevoir à chaque instant et se laissent observer sans crainte se sachant en sécurité. C’est le but de ce voyage, découvrir l’Amazonie. Un rêve qui devient réalité à Cuyabeno. L’objectif de son propriétaire de créer un Ecolodge responsable en Amazonie en garantissant le minimum d’impact est atteint. Ces terres vierges sont protégées et ses richesses préservées. Le Lodge, construit comme un village indigène, est parfaitement intégré au milieu environnant. Un espace extraordinaire et paisible plein de lumière. Idylliquement situé, la rivière nous y amène et nous transporte d’un point à l’autre des sites que nous explorons. Tout y est vert et limpide comme les pluies rafraichissantes qui nous rappellent que nous sommes en pleine jungle. Cuyabeno Lodge est accueillant, ses chambres bénéficient de tout le comfort et il est en accord avec les normes medioambientales strictes et prioritaires au sein de tant de beauté. L’ambiance est chaleureuse et la nourriture excellente. A celui qui comme moi Aime l’Amazonie, je recommande vivement ce séjour.
Jack C
Jack C
2023-02-04
Incredible Experience We had a fantastic time at the Cuyabeno lodge. We saw 7 different monkey species, countless birds, orchids, caiman, snakes, river dolphins, tarantulas, etc. Visiting the Siona people and making yucca bread was very interesting and fun, The food at the lodge was excellent, and the guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our guide was Fabricio, he was fantastic. I was amazed by his ability to spot animals in the canopy and identify the many different bird species. If you love wildlife you’ll have an incredible time.
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jiemce6258
2022-08-31
An excellent stay to discover Amazonia. Excellent welcome (our bus was 4 jours late because of a puncture but our guide was there to welcome us, before going to the lodge (2 hours more with a minibus and 2 hours with a boat). The lodge is hidden in nature, very well organized, and clean. Accomodation very good, but the best was our guide, Lupita, so patient, so ready to help, to find places where I could take nice pictures,… To swim in the middle of the main lake at dusk was a must, as were the walks in the jungle, by day or night. We really enjoyed that stay. A special thanks to Lupita, to the staff, and to the administrative staff (Katie) who helped us to prepare our trip.

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