Region: South America
Location: Pusuno Bajo, 11 km (25 minutes) from Puerto Misahuallí, Napo Province, Ecuador (Upper Napo, 214 km southeast of Quito)
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: 1998
Accommodation inventory: Rooms and suites; capacity not publicly stated
Connectivity: Offers free Wi-Fi, but it is generally restricted to common public areas like the reception, restaurant, and bar lounge. Mobile reception is very weak.
Access: Road (approximately 4 hours from Quito International Airport by private transfer or guided tour; the journey passes through forest, river crossings, and Amazonian communities)
Best season: Year-round
Languages: English, Spanish (native guides)
Dining: On-site dining room serving regional cuisine. Bar available.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Sustainability-focused operation. Supports local communities and works to conserve the Amazon environment. Cacao farm on site. Located where the Andean foothills meet tropical lowlands — a transition zone teeming with biodiversity.
Community: Works with local Indigenous communities and supports small Amazonian businesses. Native guides lead excursions. Visits to nearby Kichwa communities included.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Up to 262 bird species, rare orchids, vibrant butterflies, and Amazonian wildlife. The reserve spans 300 to 1,200 metres above sea level, creating a unique transition zone.
- Avian & Special Interest: Early-morning birdwatching excursions with native guides. One of the most biodiverse areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
- Adventure & Waterways: Jungle trails, night walks, tropical waterfalls, motorised canoe tours on the Napo River, lagoon kayaks and boats, private river beach.
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to nearby Kichwa communities where traditions and ancestral knowledge remain alive.
- Wellness & Luxury: Wellness centre, spa, outdoor swimming pool, viewing deck, hammocks. Ayahuasca ceremonies are available as part of the retreat offering. The lodge positions itself as “comfort and style” in the rainforest — a step above basic.
Important Visitor Notes
- Ayahuasca is offered as an experience, not the primary focus. Unlike the dedicated retreat centres in this directory (Nimea Kaya, Dreamglade, etc.), Suchipakari is a jungle lodge that also offers ayahuasca ceremonies. Visitors seeking a full therapeutic retreat program should look at the specialist centres.
- This is a comfortable lodge, not a rustic one. With spa, pool, wellness centre, and suites, it sits in the mid-range to comfortable tier. Not luxury, not bare-bones.
- Access is relatively easy for an Amazon lodge. Four hours from Quito by road, with no flights required. This makes it a good option for travellers short on time.
- The name comes from Kichwa. “Suchipakari” translates to “gift of nature.”
Contact
suchipakari.com · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -1.0194857936286315, -77.59773257668552