Jungle Lodges in Ecuador: Yacuma Protected Amazon Rainforest Reserve
With its 300 hectares (750 acres) of primary Amazon Jungle, Yacuma Protected Rainforest Reserve is located in the upper
basin of the Amazon Jungle on the west shores of the Chontayacu River which sheds its water into the great Napo River, one of the
biggest affluent of the Amazon River . Over 340 bird species live in the vicinity of Yacuma Reserve. A great number of insects, reptiles,
mammals and a fantastic number of plants and tree species are recorded on this beautiful area. In March 2004 this exttraordinary
area was declared a Protected Rainforest Reserve by the Enviroment Ministry of Ecuador (Registro Forestal No. 15-008).
basin of the Amazon Jungle on the west shores of the Chontayacu River which sheds its water into the great Napo River, one of the
biggest affluent of the Amazon River . Over 340 bird species live in the vicinity of Yacuma Reserve. A great number of insects, reptiles,
mammals and a fantastic number of plants and tree species are recorded on this beautiful area. In March 2004 this exttraordinary
area was declared a Protected Rainforest Reserve by the Enviroment Ministry of Ecuador (Registro Forestal No. 15-008).
Where is located?
Yacuma Reserve and Ecolodge is located in the Napo River area in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Rainforest. The Yacuma Ecolodge spans 300 hectares (3,000,000 square meters). With it
richness in species and diverse ecosystems, Yacuma Forest Reserve is an extraordinary
place for Ecotourists.
How to get to Yacuma Lodge?
By road: Yacuma is accessible by road with a 4 hours drive from Quito, following the
beautiful route that goes through Papallacta and Baeza towns, until arriving to the city of
Tena. This drive is plenty of exhilarating and very scenic landscape ranging from the
highlands of the spectacular Andes and down to the low lands of the upper basin of the
Great Amazon River. From Tena the journey continues for about 1hour and 45 minutes
more until San Pedro Village from where our dug-out canoes will take you (travel time 30-45
minutes) to Yacuma Lodge located in a magnificent jungle spot.
By plane (not always available): Flights every week Monday and Friday from Quito to the city
of Tena. If you arrive to Tena by plain we will pick up you at the airport and take you to San
Pedro Village and then by canoe to Yacuma Lodge.
Weather:
Yacuma is located in the tropical rainforest, which is characterized for heavy rainfalls
through the year with precipitations among 3,000 and 4,000 mm3 and humidity between 85
to 95%. From December to March, it has a marked dry season, the rainy weather goes from
April till July; and from August to November precipitations are moderated. The annual
temperature ranges over 25 Celsius degrees (77 Fahrenheit).
Yacuma Reserve and Ecolodge is located in the Napo River area in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Rainforest. The Yacuma Ecolodge spans 300 hectares (3,000,000 square meters). With it
richness in species and diverse ecosystems, Yacuma Forest Reserve is an extraordinary
place for Ecotourists.
How to get to Yacuma Lodge?
By road: Yacuma is accessible by road with a 4 hours drive from Quito, following the
beautiful route that goes through Papallacta and Baeza towns, until arriving to the city of
Tena. This drive is plenty of exhilarating and very scenic landscape ranging from the
highlands of the spectacular Andes and down to the low lands of the upper basin of the
Great Amazon River. From Tena the journey continues for about 1hour and 45 minutes
more until San Pedro Village from where our dug-out canoes will take you (travel time 30-45
minutes) to Yacuma Lodge located in a magnificent jungle spot.
By plane (not always available): Flights every week Monday and Friday from Quito to the city
of Tena. If you arrive to Tena by plain we will pick up you at the airport and take you to San
Pedro Village and then by canoe to Yacuma Lodge.
Weather:
Yacuma is located in the tropical rainforest, which is characterized for heavy rainfalls
through the year with precipitations among 3,000 and 4,000 mm3 and humidity between 85
to 95%. From December to March, it has a marked dry season, the rainy weather goes from
April till July; and from August to November precipitations are moderated. The annual
temperature ranges over 25 Celsius degrees (77 Fahrenheit).
Area: 750 acres (300 hectares).
Location: Napo Province. Ecuador
Temperature: Average: 25 C (77 F)
Humidity: 85 - 95 %
Year Precipitation: 3000 - 4000 mm3
Location: Napo Province. Ecuador
Temperature: Average: 25 C (77 F)
Humidity: 85 - 95 %
Year Precipitation: 3000 - 4000 mm3
Some Facts about Yacuma
Lodge and its Protected
Rainforest Reserve:
Lodge and its Protected
Rainforest Reserve:
About Us & our Facilities
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Facilities:
The tourist development of Yacuma consit of the following areas:
• The first one is a group of 15 “cabañas” (bungalows) built in the traditional Amazon-
style, made from rain forest materials harvested in a sustainable manner and combined
with modern materials which can be easily taken away from the jungle if necessary. All
these cabins have 2 rooms, each one with private facilities and 2 comfortable twin beds
with mosquito nets.
• In the second area we find the spacious dinning room, the kitchen and the comfortable
reception area.
The tourist development of Yacuma consit of the following areas:
• The first one is a group of 15 “cabañas” (bungalows) built in the traditional Amazon-
style, made from rain forest materials harvested in a sustainable manner and combined
with modern materials which can be easily taken away from the jungle if necessary. All
these cabins have 2 rooms, each one with private facilities and 2 comfortable twin beds
with mosquito nets.
• In the second area we find the spacious dinning room, the kitchen and the comfortable
reception area.
- Water is supplied by a nearby spring from where water is pumped into 2 tanks
where is treated. - Yacuma is one of the few lodges in Ecuador which uses SOLAR ENERGY for lighting!
YACUMA JUNGLE LODGE
YACUMA PROTECTED RAINFOREST RESERVE
YACUMA PROTECTED RAINFOREST RESERVE
Yacuma Jungle Lodge: A true Ecolodge working for Sustainability and Enviroment Protection.
Lighting is based in Solar Energy. All rooms, toilets and gardens are illuminated with special bulbs energized with high efficiency
Solar Panels built in Ecuador (Ecuadorean Engineering Company). The bungalows main frames (rows and columns) are built with iron
elements which can be easily taken away if necessary. This way we avoid the constant cutting of the big trees needed for the bungalows
frames. If we could built the complex with wood frames, then normally each 12 months was the need to replace so leading to a constant
tree depredation.
Yacuma Ecolodge is a charming, comfortable Jungle Lodge located in a beautiful spot, an ideal destination that will let you discover the
mysteries of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest in a relaxed atmosphere.
Yacuma Ecolodge and The Indigenous Community of Chontayacu.
Yacuma Ecolodge is a joint ecotourism initiative of the rainforest community of Chontayacu and Pamir Travels Group in Ecuador.
The Ecolodge created in 1995, provides employment opportunities through nature-based eco-tourism.
The goal at the outset of the Yacuma project was to create a viable ecotourism lodge that was wholly owned and operated by local
Ecuadorian managers and staff. To accomplish this, Pamir trained villagers in a broad range of activities, including house keeping,
cooking and tour guiding. Today, 15 families receive regular direct economic benefits from employment and management of the
ecolodge. They also receive indirect benefits from the sale of crafts that are made in a sustainable manner. Yacuma Ecolodge allows
villagers to benefit economically from living in harmony with the forest in many ways. In addition to lodge
management, for instance, villagers work in sustainable agriculture, handicraft activities and sell non-timber forest products.
During their visit to Yacuma Ecolodge, tourists will have the opportunity to discover the Yacuma Protected Forest Reserve through the
eyes of the Chontayacu Indigenous community. An experience worthwhile!.
Lighting is based in Solar Energy. All rooms, toilets and gardens are illuminated with special bulbs energized with high efficiency
Solar Panels built in Ecuador (Ecuadorean Engineering Company). The bungalows main frames (rows and columns) are built with iron
elements which can be easily taken away if necessary. This way we avoid the constant cutting of the big trees needed for the bungalows
frames. If we could built the complex with wood frames, then normally each 12 months was the need to replace so leading to a constant
tree depredation.
Yacuma Ecolodge is a charming, comfortable Jungle Lodge located in a beautiful spot, an ideal destination that will let you discover the
mysteries of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest in a relaxed atmosphere.
Yacuma Ecolodge and The Indigenous Community of Chontayacu.
Yacuma Ecolodge is a joint ecotourism initiative of the rainforest community of Chontayacu and Pamir Travels Group in Ecuador.
The Ecolodge created in 1995, provides employment opportunities through nature-based eco-tourism.
The goal at the outset of the Yacuma project was to create a viable ecotourism lodge that was wholly owned and operated by local
Ecuadorian managers and staff. To accomplish this, Pamir trained villagers in a broad range of activities, including house keeping,
cooking and tour guiding. Today, 15 families receive regular direct economic benefits from employment and management of the
ecolodge. They also receive indirect benefits from the sale of crafts that are made in a sustainable manner. Yacuma Ecolodge allows
villagers to benefit economically from living in harmony with the forest in many ways. In addition to lodge
management, for instance, villagers work in sustainable agriculture, handicraft activities and sell non-timber forest products.
During their visit to Yacuma Ecolodge, tourists will have the opportunity to discover the Yacuma Protected Forest Reserve through the
eyes of the Chontayacu Indigenous community. An experience worthwhile!.
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One of the most important projects, developed by the Pamir Group, is the Chontayacu Indigenous Community School. The school was built with durable materials in
order to make the stay of the kids comfortable and enjoyable. Previously they had to canoe on Napo River for almost 1 hour to get to the nearest school. A dangerous and tiring
trip.... Now days we have attending the school almost 15 kids from the community and the area nearby families. The school is provided with comfortable and useful furniture.
Pamir Group pays for the school teacher and provides regular medical assistance for the kids and adults of the community. In addition a scholarship was established for the
best student who, after finishing the basic school, will get a constant economical assistance in order to continue his/her studies at a high school in the city of Tena. Before this,
the jungle kids never had such an opportunity.
order to make the stay of the kids comfortable and enjoyable. Previously they had to canoe on Napo River for almost 1 hour to get to the nearest school. A dangerous and tiring
trip.... Now days we have attending the school almost 15 kids from the community and the area nearby families. The school is provided with comfortable and useful furniture.
Pamir Group pays for the school teacher and provides regular medical assistance for the kids and adults of the community. In addition a scholarship was established for the
best student who, after finishing the basic school, will get a constant economical assistance in order to continue his/her studies at a high school in the city of Tena. Before this,
the jungle kids never had such an opportunity.
Yacuma is a nice, comfortable and charming lodge, an ideal destination that will let you discover the mysteries of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Rainforest in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere...............
Rainforest in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere...............
