Welcome to Cuyabeno Wildlife Center, 25 years of expertise

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  • star rating  Amazing experience  - We wanted to go to this place with public transport but than the drug boss escaped and we couldn't travel anymore. The organization helped us a lot with figuring out... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  Amazing experience  - We took the 5d4n and it was amazing. From the booking with Mike who was very reactive to our stay with Carlos Dias as a main Guide ( and a... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  Best jungle experience you can get  - We booked a 5 days / 4 nights Jungle tour with Cuyabeno Wildlife Centre and it couldn´t be any better - best value for money experience ever! Good food, knowledgeable... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  Let’s go!  - I had an amazing time during the tour. Nice accommodation, comfy beds with a mosquito net. Even hot water to have a shower! The guide was a local and he... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  Cuyabeno Rocks!  - I had an absolutely wonderful experience. It's hard to pick a highlight when you're going on four excursions a day and have guides who know the wildlife inside out and... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  THE BEST 7 DAYS in the JUNGLE!  - We spent 7 days and 6 nights in the jungle on the new digital nomad experience and such a great experience, working in such a remote location with their fast... read more

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    January 1, 1970
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Sara Karlskov
October 3, 2024

I recently spent four days in this incredible destination, and I can’t recommend it enough! Our guides were outstanding. Their knowledge of the local flora and fauna was impressive, and they had a knack for spotting wildlife that we would have missed on our own. We saw at least 20 different bird species including plenty of toucans, macaws, and Amazonian kingfisher - and we were also lucky to spot Nyctibius grandis and an harpia eagle. The variety of activities was a highlight, with multiple trips including boat rides, canoeing, day and night hikes, as well as morning and sunset tours. Each experience offered something unique and allowed us to immerse ourselves in the stunning environment. Our accommodations were comfortable and well-maintained, providing a perfect retreat after a day of exploration. The food was a delightful surprise, with a different menu every day that showcased local flavors. I particularly appreciated the community tour, which demonstrated a responsible approach to tourism and highlighted the positive relationships with local residents. Four days here flew by, and I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any shorter. This experience truly deserves five stars, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enriching adventure in nature!

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Sandra Simpson
September 28, 2024

I was very excited to visit Cuyabeno and Dolphin Lodge and it did not disappoint! In fact, the experience surpassed my expectations! There were so many memorable experiences over my five days there, it is difficult to mention just a few. Victor was an incredible guide whose passion for the area and its wildlife was obvious with every activity! His knowledge and respect for the flora and fauna of the region just amazed me every day and allowed me to appreciate its beauty to its fullest! And Victor’s attention and thoughtfulness towards our group, including his concern for our safety, never faltered. He had my complete trust and he gave me confidence to accomplish things I never thought I’d do! The rest of the staff at Dolphin Lodge was always so welcoming and helpful and every meal was so delicious. I appreciated their attention to details, their willingness to answer questions and their kindness. If I had to choose some highlights, they would definitely be the sightings of the pink dolphins and the monkeys, and our nighttime boat and walking tours, where Victor demonstrated his incredible talent for finding wildlife in the dark! It was definitely a life/changing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

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Alexandra Roman
September 21, 2024

We had a wonderful honeymoon in Cuyabeno thanks to all the staff at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge. We were able to experience and admire the jungle in all its splendor. Our guide Victor was excellent, thanks to his vast experience we were able to see a number of animals and learn about them and their habitat; he always made sure we had an unforgettable experience. The staff was always friendly and the food was delicious. We would definitely come back for another excursion!

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Chantal Morgenthaler
September 20, 2024

We have spend 4 days/3 nights at Pink Dolphin Lodge. The whole booking process through Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve was very smooth, communication was great from the beginning. The lodge is in a great location with nice sitting areas outside. Food was good and fresh every day. The rooms were pretty basic and looked a little bit more rustic than on the pictures. Our guide Victor was great. He had a lot of knowledge about all the different plants and animals in the jungle. He spotted so many animals for us. The activities were fun and we learned a lot about the jungle. We would come again! Thanks to the whole team!

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Cillian Haugh
September 17, 2024

Highly recommend booking with Cuyabeno Wildlife Center. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was great, with generous portions. Our guide Miguel was brilliant, and got to see loads of animals and swim in the Laguna

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Jotam Nkwocha-Nweze
September 13, 2024

Geweldige ervaring in de Dolphin Lodge van het Cuyabeno Wildlife Center! Een oase van rust in het midden van de jungle met een garantie op het spotten van een hele hoop wilde dieren! Topgidsen en geweldig eten! Aanrader.

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Abraham Villamar
September 7, 2024

Muy lindo y cómodo ☺️

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Sonia
September 4, 2024

Si vas a visitar Ecuador esto es un “MUST TO”. Un experiencia increíble, desconectar de todo para sumergirte en un sitio mágico con gente increíble. Todo el mundo encantador, la comida súper fresca. Todo fue increíble…muchas gracias espero volver a verlos!

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Lena Reindlmeier
September 3, 2024

We had the most amazing experience being in the Amazon at the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge. We saw so much wildlife (monkeys, Spiders, Scorpions, Caimen and the highlight a big anaconda) The staff was amazing, the food was very good and also the rooms were nice. Especially our guide Fernando was the best! He has so much experience in the jungle and wildlife. We would definitely book this tour again!

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Angelo Yepez
September 2, 2024

Me parecio muy bien el servicio ,lo recomiendo

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Astrid Schnetzer
September 1, 2024

We did the 5-Day Canoe Paddle Paradise trip along the Aguas Negras River. Our local team guided us over and under obstacles along the river, ran camp operations seamlessly and the food was delicious...all of it without any trace left behind. Night walks through the rainforest under an unpolluted sky, camping under the canopy, and watching and learning about numerous creatures during day paddling....Thanks everyone for an experience that truly immerses you!

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Stefany Alvario
September 1, 2024

Es un lugar hermoso y acogedor que puedes disfrutar con quién desees con las mejores instalaciones y atención

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scarlet lopez
August 31, 2024

Fue una experiencia alucinante, ya q los paisajes son muy hermosos y te comentas con la naturaleza gracias a su cercanía con la selva y sus paseos en bote te da una gran tranquilidad.

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David Barragan
August 31, 2024

Maravillosa vista un lugar mágico

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Anthony Iafelice
August 31, 2024

Had an amazing experience here and through this tour. We were able to see monkeys, sloths, anacondas/boas, pink dolphins, toucans, and much more. Our guide was very knowledgeable and great at spotting wildlife. Would recommend this to anyone

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Ted White
August 29, 2024

We had a great experience at Dolphin lodge. The staff were so friendly and knowledgable, the accommodation and amenities were great and all the activities were absolutely amazing. Wildlife, location and feeling of being in an authentic Amazon experience can’t be beaten! Thank you 😊

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Lucia Mazzorana
August 28, 2024

the days in cuyabeno with you guys were amazing and absolutely unique. Our guide Viktor shared a lot of knowledge with us during the tours and answered every our questions. the four days where really good organiced, the food was amazing also really good options for vegetarians! i can absolutly recommend the cuyabeno wildlife center!

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Anna Langheiter
August 27, 2024

We did the 5-Day Canoe Paddle Paradise, where we spent 4 days in the Amazon in a very intimate and very eco-friendly way: we were paddling a lot. It was so much fun with our crew who helped to get over and under trees, cooked delicious food and you could feel how much they enjoy being out with us and able to show us their world. Our guide Diego was very knowlegdeable, explained the plants and the birds and showed us the jungle by day and night. Most impressing for me was listening to the noises during the night! If you are up for the real Amazon experience, this is the trip you should definitely consider!

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bronte clark
August 27, 2024

We had a wonderful time at Dolphin Lodge. Our guide was so enthusiastic and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time & saw lots of wildlife. The food and staff at the lodge itself were also fantastic.

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Jack Cooper
August 25, 2024

Loved my time at Cuyabeno Wildlife center. It was incredible, amazing wildlife and the guides made me feel at home in the jungle, also the lodge had incredible services which made for a comfortable experience with delicious food and restful dormitories. I hope one day to return!

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wilson vega ortiz
August 25, 2024

Muy interesante conocer culturas indígenas como los sionas que defienden su entorno y tradiciones.

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Francisco Vega
August 25, 2024
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Giulia Falciani
August 23, 2024

We had a beautiful experience in the Cuyabeno forest with Miguel, a very knowledgeable guide who explained us a lot of things, helped to spot animals and make us discover the world of the rainforest. The staff is kind and helpful, and we tasted some delicious typical dishes. The organization of our 3D2N escape was perfect thanks to Micheal, who also organized our round trip transfer from Quito. We recommend this lodge to everyone who wants to live an authentic experience in the pristine forest of Ecuador.

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Ingrid Coronel
August 21, 2024
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Nicole Martinez
August 17, 2024

Tuvimos una experiencia increíble en el Cuyabeno wildlife Center. El personal muy atento, la ubicación super bien. Muchas flora y fauna para observar y relajarse

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Ivan Morales
August 17, 2024

Hermoso lugar habitaciones confortables y la atenciones es muy buena recomendado al 100% visitenlo

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cesar pineda
August 17, 2024

Acabamos de hacer un tour por 4 días y estuvo increíble. Miguel fue un excelente guía, nos mostró muchos animales y tuvimos la suerte de ver caimanes. Las habitaciones eran muy cómodas y con agua caliente. Gracias Mike por organizar todo, fue muy fácil! Totalmente recomendado.

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Tess Dijkstra
August 9, 2024

Ik had een hele leuke tijd en Mike is een fantastische gozer hij stond altijd paraat het was geweldig

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Zoran Hense
August 9, 2024

De tour die we hebben gehad was ontzettend leuk en Mike was een hele vriendelijke gast die lief was en goed zijn best deed. De tour was heel erg mooi en we hebben veel gezien van de natuur die er was. Het was schitterend en vooral een aanrader!

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Mike is a nice tour gide

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hoedt games
August 9, 2024

Legend

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Cindy Velastegui
August 8, 2024

Definitivamente un paraíso terrenal. Los tours te dejan boquiabiertos de la cantidad de fauna y flora a tu alrededor y de la experiencia nocturna al ser captada por tu guía. Fuimos a Dolphin lodge y cuentan con personas maravillosas que hacen que tu estadía sea mágica. Además q es el mejor cielo estrellado que he visto en Ecuador y se sorprenderán la cantidad de estrellas fugaces que hay 😍. La asesoría de Michael cantos al inicio fue de lo mejor.

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Sarah Pritchard
August 5, 2024

We had such a magical few days on the 2N/3D Dolphin tour, everything was well organised from the moment we got on the bus in Quito to the second we got back. The tours were wonderful and our guide Victor was amazing. We would 100% recommend anyone doing this! Great communication from Mike the whole time which made the booking process incredibly easy. Thank you for a great few days!

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Agnieszka Gratza
August 4, 2024

The 4-day tour and stay at Dolphin Lodge exceeded my expectations. This was due in large part to our expert guide, Jose' Miguel, who has been leading tours in the jungle for 17 years and yet still sees the beauty and wonder of it afresh. His enthusiasm, energy and sense of adventure were infectious, and few of us gave any of the planned (and unplanned) activities a miss, even when it meant getting up at the crack of dawn. The staff at Dolphin Lodge, many of whom come from local communities (one of which we visited), contributed each in their own way to making our stay enjoyable. The food in particular was tasty, plentiful and prepared with great care. The lodge itself is named after the pink dolphins that make regular appearances as this stretch of the river is their home, but there is plenty of wildlife besides to see, even without leaving the lodge.

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Alexandra Navarrete
August 2, 2024

Una experiencia maravillosa fuimos con mis hijos de 14 y 8 años, la pasamos espectacular. El lugar muy adecuado y la experiencia y conocimiento de nuestro guía José Miguel hizo de esos días unos días de ensueño. Nos faltó tiempo. Gracias por todo

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Johannes Leipold
July 30, 2024

Unsere Erwartungen wurden definitiv übertroffen! Die Organisation hat super funktioniert, das ganze Team war toll und die Lage der Lodge einfach traumhaft. Das Essen war richtig gut & jeder wurde mehr als satt am Buffet. Das Zimmer war riesig & sehr sauber, wir hatten sogar eine heiße Dusche mit überragendem Wasserdruck. Unser Guide Miguel war großartig, wir haben so viele Tiere gesehen und viel über den Dschungel gelernt. Die traumhaften Sonnenaufgänge und Sonnenuntergänge werden wir nie vergessen!

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Andres Chimbo
July 28, 2024

Un espacio único para pasar tus vacaciones con un toque diferente rodeado de naturaleza su personal es amable mucha variedad de comidas 😋 recomendado 10/10

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Anouk Jansens
July 28, 2024

Een hele toffe ervaring gehad bij Cuyabeno Wildlife Center! Miguel was een super gids. Ik heb veel aapjes gezien en ook de pink river dolphins! Het buffet menu was lekker en vers en de kamers simpel, maar comfortabel met alles wat je nodigt hebt voor je verblijf. Ik zou deze tour aan iedereen aanraden als je de jungle wil bezoeken in Ecuador! ☺️

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angel tandazo
July 27, 2024

Costa con unos buenos miradores y es muy atractiva en el lugar que se encuentra ubicado

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E MM
July 27, 2024

Recomendado, excelente servicio. Reserven con tranquilidad

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Luis Tonato
July 27, 2024

Cuyabeno Wildlife Center es un destino inigualable para quienes buscan una experiencia auténtica en la selva amazónica. Situado en la Reserva de Producción Faunística Cuyabeno, este centro ecológico ofrece una inmersión completa en uno de los ecosistemas más ricos y diversos del planeta.

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Joel Bravo
July 27, 2024

Los invito pasar unas hermosas aventuras y unas lindas vacaciones es lo máximo estar aquí los esperamos

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La experiencia fue inmejorable muchos animales insectos,maravilloso paisajes.

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Una experiencia nueva difícil de olvidar

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Mishel
July 27, 2024

Super hermoso 🤩 si les recomiendo este lugar 😍

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Me encanto el servicio, 100% recomendable

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THE Diego
July 26, 2024

Una bueno experiencia exelente vista lo mejor de lo mejor hoteles el mejor

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Alexander Teneda
July 26, 2024

Sustainable Tourism

you can support wildlife conservation efforts through responsible tourism practices and educational activities.

Adventure and Relaxation

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, our ecolodge in the Cuyabeno has something for everyone.

Customized Itineraries

Cuyabeno Wildlife Center offers customized itineraries that cater to your interests and preferences.

Our Mission

At Cuyabeno Wildlife Center, our mission is to provide our guests with an authentic and immersive rainforest experience while promoting conservation and sustainability. We believe that ecotourism is a powerful tool for protecting the natural environment and supporting local communities.

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Support local communities

Our lodge supports the local communities through sustainable practices, employment opportunities, and preservation of traditional cultures.

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Amazon Conservation Project

As part of the Amazon conservation project, we participate in reforestation efforts, wildlife monitoring, and environmental education to protect the Amazon rainforest.

Educate Guests who Visit us

We provide guests with guided tours and interactive experiences that showcase the incredible wildlife and ecosystems of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, to educate about the biodiversity and importance of the rainforest.