Ecuador
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Suchipakari Jungle Lodge
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
A comfortable rainforest lodge in the Upper Napo region, 25 minutes from Puerto Misahuallí and 4 hours from Quito. Surrounded by a private reserve where Andean foothills meet tropical lowlands. Offers ayahuasca experiences, Kichwa cultural encounters, jungle trails, and a wellness centre with spa. 262 bird species recorded nearby.
Las Aguas Risas
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
A 100-hectare vegan permaculture fruit forest and intentional community in the High Amazon of southern Ecuador. Founded in 2022 by a married vegan couple, restoring degraded pastureland into native forest. Accepts visiting vegans and volunteers, not a traditional lodge.
La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A luxury ecolodge on the shores of Lake Garzacocha inside the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. 19 bamboo cabanas, a 38-meter observation tower, spa, and yoga. Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure. Family-friendly with a Junior Naturalist program.
Napo Wildlife Center
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
The only lodge inside Yasuní National Park, owned and operated by the Kichwa Añangu Community. 100% community-based with all profits reinvested into education, health, and conservation. Access via the Napo and Añangu rivers to a secluded jungle lake.
Sacha Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A 26-cabin ecolodge on a 5,000-acre private reserve near the Napo River and Yasuní National Park. Known for the 940-foot canopy walkway, a 135-foot Kapok Tower, and the Yasuní parrot lick. Family-run since 1992 with strong conservation credentials and ~85% local Kichwa staff.
Sani Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A Kichwa community-owned lodge in primary rainforest near the Napo River. All profits are reinvested in the community, including education, healthcare, and the Sani Warmi women’s artisan project. Family cabin available with two bathrooms and separate floors.
Yachana Lodge
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
A community-focused lodge on 1,000+ hectares of rainforest reserve near the Napo River, founded in 1995 by the Yachana Foundation. 10 rooms with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and filtered water. 20% of profits support education, health, and conservation programs.