The Ecuadorian Amazon is a place where preparation matters. Warm, humid conditions, frequent rain, boat transfers and rainforest walks call for practical clothing and a few well-chosen essentials. But packing for the Amazon does not
After arriving to Sani Lodge and spending two full days filled with interesting experiences and activities in the Yasuní area, today is about the departure and I also share some personal tips and advices for
Parrot Clay Lick, Hike in the National Park, and Kichwa Community In the last blog post, we wrote about the arrival and the second day in Yasuní National Park. Today’s blog article is all about
Day 1: Arrival and Forest Hikes During my trip to Ecuador this year, I had the opportunity to take a tour in the Yasuni National Park. I would spend four days and three nights at
Yasuní National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Amazon region, is considered one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, home to numerous endangered animal and plant species. Oil drilling, particularly in the
During my trip to Ecuador this year, one of my longer excursions took me to the rainforest region. A few years ago in Puyo, I met Yaku, a guide who is a member of an
Our intern Elizabeth spent three days at the Bamboo Lodge in the Cuyabeno Reserve in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Read about her experiences in one of Ecuador’s most important protected areas Day 1 – The journey
Yasuní National Park, together with the protected zone and the adjacent Waorani area, has been recognized by UNESCO as the “Yasuní Biosphere Reserve” since 1989. This natural treasure in the provinces of Napo and Orellana
Diego and I spent our first 1.5 days at the Napo Cultural Center and were allowed to visit the Añangu community. We traveled from Coca to the Napo Cultural Center on the first day. On
The first part of this blog series deals with the journey to Coca and the first day in the Yasuni National Park. This part is about lots of parrots, saying goodbye to the Napo Cultural
