Napo Cultural Center

Embark on an exhilarating journey from Coca to the Napo Wildlife Center. Following a flight and a brief transfer, guests are warmly welcomed at a private dock with refreshments and a boxed lunch. A two-hour motorboat ride along the Napo River is followed by a serene canoe trip through a creek to the lodge on a lake. Along the way, spot monkeys and birds. Upon arrival, take in the breathtaking scenery of Lake Añangu, receive a welcome drink, and get briefed on hotel services before settling into comfortable jungle-view rooms.

Begins with an early visit to the parrot clay licks, about an hour and a half away from the lodge. Guests arrive just before the morning parrot activity, where they can observe five species, including parrots, parakeets, and macaws. Following this, a trail leads to the Kichwa Interpretation Center “Kuri Muyu,” managed by local women, providing insights into Kichwa culture and opportunities to purchase local handicrafts. The excursion then proceeds to the second parrot and parakeet clay lick through the Terra Firme Forest, offering glimpses of various bird and mammal species depending on weather conditions. After lunch, guests return to the lodge via the main stream, providing more chances for wildlife observation. The day concludes with dinner at the lodge.

Start the day by enjoying the sunrise during breakfast and visit sustainable community projects to learn about the Kichwa worldview. Explore trails in the terra firme forest, observing the diversity of flora and fauna, including ceiba trees and monkeys. After lunch, take a hike to the second observation tower to spot birds and other species. In the evening, relax and enjoy a typical Amazonian dinner, featuring dishes like maito and chontakuru (roasted chonta worms). After dinner, participate in an exciting night walk to observe insects, reptiles, and mammals active during the night.

To conclude your experience, you have the option to participate in the guayusada ritual, starting early at 4:30 am. During this ritual, the Kichwa Añangu community shares the sacred guayusa, transmitting their ancient knowledge. The experience includes traditional songs and the possibility of a mamakuna interpreting your dreams. Afterward, you will return to enjoy breakfast while the staff collects your luggage for the return journey to El Coca in comfortable motorized canoes, providing you with the last opportunity to appreciate the landscape of the Ecuadorian tropical rainforest.