Region: South America
Location: Garzacocha Lake, Napo River, near Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana), Ecuador
Type: Luxury Lodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 19 cabañas (including Family Suites with private hot tubs and hammocks); all with rainfall showers, polished stone basins, and L’Occitane amenities
Connectivity: Wi-Fi available at the main lodge and nearby; weaker signal in suites
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly Quito to Coca, then 2.5-hour motorized canoe ride on the Napo River, followed by a paddle canoe across Lake Garzacocha)
Best season: Year-round. “Less rainy” season (Aug–Nov, Mar) offers more sunshine and easier trail conditions; “rainy” season (Apr–Jul, Dec–Feb) brings higher water levels and more active wildlife
Languages: English, Spanish, German (naturalist and native guides)
Dining: Buffet-style meals with Ecuadorian and international cuisine; fresh juices, local produce, and fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher accommodated with advance notice.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher accommodated with prior notice
Conservation: Located within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve; solar panels and special eco-friendly batteries installed; committed to minimizing ecological impact. Historically has engaged in community projects to protect wildlife.
Community: Works closely with local community; offers training and work to young men and women from the area. Approximately 32 staff members, many from the surrounding region.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Monkeys (including pygmy marmoset, red howlers), sloths, giant river otters, pink freshwater dolphins, caimans, snakes, and diverse birdlife
- Avian & Special Interest: 38-meter observation tower (120 feet above forest floor), parrot clay licks, canopy walks; birdwatching with expert guides
- Adventure & Waterways: Kayaking on Lake Garzacocha, motorized canoe excursions on the Napo River, night canoe rides for caiman spotting, jungle hikes (day and night), piranha fishing
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to Pilchi Community to learn about indigenous traditions, medicinal plants, blow dart demonstrations
- Wellness & Luxury: Spa center with treatments (cinnamon and rose-infused baths, hot stone massages), yoga sessions on the jetty overlooking the lake, hammocks, private hot tubs in Family Suites
Contact
laselvajunglelodge.com · US Toll Free: 1 855 810 1682 · UK Toll Free: 0808 1896 443 · Ecuador: +593 2 3827 490
Coordinates: -0.498419635898872, -76.37345718369737