Hotel Yacuma Ecolodge (Tena, Ecuador)

About Yacuma Ecolodge

Yacuma Ecolodge is a beautiful place created for those who love the Amazon Jungle. It is a joint eco-tourism and cultural tourism initiative of the rainforest Indigenous Community of Chontayacu and Ecuahotel. We want to share with you the wonders offered by the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest and invite you to enjoy an unforgettable journey. YACUMA RAINFOREST Yacuma Ecolodge has a private protected rainforest reserve which spans over 300 hectares (3,000,000 square meters) of primary tropical rainforest. With it a richness in species and diverse ecosystems can be found, Yacuma Forest Reserve is an extraordinary place for Eco tourists. BUNGALOWS ACCOMMODATIONS Yacuma has 12 comfortable bungalows built from materials harvested from the rain forest in a sustainable manner and combined with modern materials in a traditional Amazon-style. Our 24 rooms have electricity and hot water from solar energy, private facilities and can accommodate in total 52 people. COMMUNITY Yacuma Ecolodge and the Community of Chontayacu is a real example of how Ecotourism can benefit both the private enterprises and the local communities. Yacuma Ecolodge built and maintains the local school which provides basic education for the kids of the Chontayacu Community, allows villagers to benefit economically from living in harmony with the forest in many ways. OUR ACTIVITIES With our activities we want to show you the highlights of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest consisting out of: Guided nature hikes Bird watching and wildlife viewing Ethnic cultural immerson Canoe trips, fishing, kayaking Swimming and relaxing Tubing or rafting Gold Panning UNIQUENESS Experience the true nature of the Yacuma Protected Forest Reserve In harmony with the Chontayacu Indian community In a comfortable and sustainable manner OUR PROGRAMS 3 days-2 nights 4 days-3 nights 5 days-4 nights SERVICES INCLUDED Accommodation in bungalows Full board in the lodge Indigenous guides Spanish/English speaking companion Public Transport Canoes Excursions/Activities Support to the Chontayacu Community and school HOW TO GET TO YACUMA? Visitors will drive from Quito, following the beautiful route that goes through Papallacta and Baeza, until arriving to the city of Tena. This drive lasts about 4 hours and is plenty of exhilarating and very scenic landscape ranging from the highlands of the spectacular Andes to the low lands of the upper basin of the Great Amazon River.