{"id":3315,"date":"2019-02-19T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T18:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=3315"},"modified":"2025-10-03T18:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:15:38","slug":"tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour of 4 days and 3 nights in Ecuador's Cuyabeno Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Cuyabeno Reserve, located in Ecuador's Amazon region, is one of the most beautiful destinations for those seeking to connect with nature in its purest state. Its meandering rivers, blackwater lagoons, and dense jungles are home to incredible biodiversity, from monkeys and exotic birds to caimans and river dolphins. Exploring this territory is like immersing yourself in a unique ecosystem, where every trail or river offers a surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my four-day tour, I had the opportunity to explore its canals by canoe, hike along trails surrounded by giant trees, and visit a local community that maintains ancestral traditions. The experience combines adventure, wildlife observation, and a close-up look at jungle life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I'll share what it's like to explore Cuyabeno in Ecuador, what activities you can do, and practical tips for those who want to experience it firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt.webp\" alt=\"Reserva de Cuyabeno en Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-38538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-400x225.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cuyabeno Reserve in Ecuador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb0a27cd0dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb0a27cd0dd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#El_Amazonas_y_la_experiencia_desde_Ecuador\" >The Amazon and the experience from Ecuador<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Como_llegar_a_Cuyabeno_y_los_tours_disponibles\" >How to get to Cuyabeno and available tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Que_saber_si_salis_desde_Quito_para_llegar_a_la_Reserva_Cuyabeno\" >What to know if you leave from Quito to reach the Cuyabeno Reserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Mapa_con_principales_referencias_del_tour_a_Cuyabeno\" >Map with main references of the Cuyabeno tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#En_que_consiste_el_tour_a_la_Reserva_Cuyabeno\" >What does the tour to the Cuyabeno Reserve consist of?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Dia_1_Camino_a_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno_%E2%80%93_Laguna_Grande\" >Day 1: On the way to the Cuyabeno Reserve \u2013 Laguna Grande<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Laguna_Grande_en_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno\" >Laguna Grande in the Cuyabeno Reserve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Dia_2_Senderismo_por_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno_%E2%80%93_Bosque_Inundado\" >Day 2: Hiking through the Cuyabeno Reserve \u2013 Flooded Forest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Bosque_Inundado_de_Cuyabeno\" >Cuyabeno Flooded Forest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Dia_3_Visita_a_comunidades_y_trekking\" >Day 3: Visit to communities and trekking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Trekking_en_el_sendero_Saladero\" >Hike on the Saladero Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Dia_4_Avistaje_de_Aves_y_Regreso_a_Quito\" >Day 4: Birdwatching and Return to Quito<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Regreso_a_Quito\" >Return to Quito<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tour-por-la-reserva-de-cuyabeno-de-ecuador\/#Reflexiones_sobre_el_tour_a_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno\" >Personal thougths on the tour to the Cuyabeno Reserve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Amazonas_y_la_experiencia_desde_Ecuador\"><\/span>The Amazon and the experience from Ecuador<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest, spanning several South American countries such as Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Guyana. Each country offers unique experiences, from excursions along rivers and lagoons to immersion in indigenous communities that preserve ancestral traditions. The diversity of fauna and flora is astonishing: jaguars, monkeys, river dolphins, caimans, exotic birds, giant trees, and medicinal plants coexist in this incomparable ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, the visit was from the Ecuadorian side, specifically to the Cuyabeno Reserve. This area allows you to explore rivers and canals by canoe, hike jungle trails, and visit local communities that offer a glimpse into their way of life. It's an ideal tour for those who want to experience the magic of the Amazon in a protected and relatively accessible environment, with the opportunity to combine adventure, nature, and culture in a single trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-ecuador-playas-volcanes-y-selva\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog06-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laguna de Quilotoa - Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-3303 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog06-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog06-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog06-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog06-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-ecuador-playas-volcanes-y-selva\/\">This trip was part of my 2-week Ecuador travel itinerary. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Cuyabeno_y_los_tours_disponibles\"><\/span>How to get to Cuyabeno and available tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Cuyabeno Reserve is located in the Amazon region of Ecuador, in the province of Sucumb\u00edos, near the border with Colombia. The main access is from the town of <strong>Lago Agrio<\/strong>, where most visitors stay one night before starting their tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From there, you travel by vehicle to a <strong>bridge<\/strong> past the village of Tarapoa, where you then take a boat that travels along the rivers and canals to the <strong>lodges within the reserve<\/strong>. The river trip allows you to slowly enter the jungle, with many opportunities to observe birds, monkeys, and other animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cuyabeno tours typically last between 2 and 4 days<\/strong>, depending on the operator and the type of experience you're looking for. They include guided jungle hikes, canal navigation, lagoon visits, interaction with local communities, and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many lodges offer accommodation in cabins on stilts with basic amenities, and meals prepared with fresh local produce are usually included. Most tours combine adventure, environmental education, and cultural exposure, offering a complete experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"885772\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"cuyabeno\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nueva-loja-l5279\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_saber_si_salis_desde_Quito_para_llegar_a_la_Reserva_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>What to know if you leave from Quito to reach the Cuyabeno Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Quito, there are many travel agencies offering tours to Cuyabeno with different options. They all tend to offer similar itineraries for each day in the jungle, with approximate prices between US$260 and US$320 per person, depending on the number of days chosen, although it is sometimes possible to negotiate a bit. The main difference between agencies is usually the lodge where you stay: each agency has agreements with certain lodges, but if one is full, they usually offer similar options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge\" class=\"wp-image-41073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuyabenodolphinlodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The only option you can take on your own is transportation from Quito to Lago Agrio, which costs approximately US$12 and takes about 6 to 7 hours. The most common option is to travel on a <strong>long-distance bus<\/strong> at night, which leaves from <strong>Terminal Carcel\u00e9n<\/strong> (north of Quito) around 11:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that after 9:30 p.m., the metropolitan buses to the terminal stop running, so in this case you may need to take a taxi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's worth noting that these excursions can also be booked from other parts of the country, such as Ba\u00f1os, but this guide focuses on departures from Quito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/cuenca-y-parque-nacional-cajas-historia-y-naturaleza-en-ecuador\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_cuenca_00-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00fapulas en la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador \" class=\"wp-image-15557 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_cuenca_00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_cuenca_00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_cuenca_00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_cuenca_00.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/cuenca-y-parque-nacional-cajas-historia-y-naturaleza-en-ecuador\/\">Cuenca and Cajas National Park: history and nature in Ecuador<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-divisorio-ecuador-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_con_principales_referencias_del_tour_a_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>Map with main references of the Cuyabeno tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mapa con referencias para el tour de Cuyabeno en Ecuador\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=11entblPtEej5Rmn_LwqP8rmb_avYVqg&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_que_consiste_el_tour_a_la_Reserva_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>What does the tour to the Cuyabeno Reserve consist of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary that I booked and that I will detail below is 4 days and 3 nights, staying at the <a aria-label=\"Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cuyabenodolphinlodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_1_Camino_a_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno_%E2%80%93_Laguna_Grande\"><\/span>Day 1: On the way to the Cuyabeno Reserve \u2013 Laguna Grande<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I arrived from Quito to Lago Agrio in the early morning and waited until the van picked us up at 9:30, the departure point for the Reserve. There, we met the guide who would accompany us for the next four days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey to the Cuyabeno River Bridge takes about two hours. From there, all groups board boats that take us deeper into the reserve, enjoying the jungle scenery as we move away from the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the tour, which lasts approximately two more hours depending on the lodge, it is common to see monkeys, birds, and abundant vegetation, gradually delving into the purest nature of the Cuyabeno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VU1SBPGYi5k\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laguna_Grande_en_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>Laguna Grande in the Cuyabeno Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Upon arriving at the Lodge, we are assigned our rooms, we rest for a while and in the afternoon we begin our first excursion, going to the <strong>Laguna Grande<\/strong> to swim and watch the sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the lodge, the boat takes us to Laguna Grande in about 20 minutes, where we can enjoy the scenery and look for animals such as alligators, monkeys, birds, and even small anacondas. During the tour, the guide takes the opportunity to explain details about the reserve's flora and fauna and is always willing to answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Reserva de Cuyabeno en Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-38538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog22-1-opt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cuyabeno Reserve in Ecuador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Laguna Grande is a vast expanse of water surrounded by jungle, ideal for watching sunsets and, if you're lucky, pink dolphins. As night falls, the jungle comes alive: the sounds change, and you can spot small alligators and snakes near the boat. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-3.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en Laguna Grande\" class=\"wp-image-41074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-3-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Laguna Grande<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After returning to the lodge, dinner and rest arrive after a full day in the jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_2_Senderismo_por_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno_%E2%80%93_Bosque_Inundado\"><\/span>Day 2: Hiking through the Cuyabeno Reserve \u2013 Flooded Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The second day starts early, we have breakfast (which is included in the tour) and we go out for a 3-hour trek in the jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-3.jpg\" alt=\"La selva amazonica en su m\u00e1xima expresi\u00f3n - Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-41075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-3-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The jungle at its finest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The hike is easy and mostly flat, although it can be a bit swampy in some sections. Throughout the walk, the guide tells us about the local animals: their habits, eating habits, and characteristics, like a live biology lesson. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-3.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking por la selva amazonica en Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-41076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-3-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trekking through the jungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During the walk you can see spiders, different types of monkeys, birds, giant ants and a wide variety of insects that we will probably never see at home (luckily! :O).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-3-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Terreno pantanoso\" class=\"wp-image-41077\" style=\"width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-3-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-3-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swampy terrain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bosque_Inundado_de_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>Cuyabeno Flooded Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the afternoon, we headed to the <strong>Cuyabeno Flooded Forest<\/strong>, so named because many of the trees and plants emerge directly from the water. It's close to Laguna Grande, and it's a lovely boat ride through its canals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno02.jpg\" alt=\"Bosque Inundado de Cuyabeno\" class=\"wp-image-41083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno02-485x400.jpg 485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cuyabeno Flooded Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It's also a good place to spot wildlife, such as boas or caimans, if you're lucky. In our case, we found a baby anaconda, but little else. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno01.jpg\" alt=\"Bebe anaconda - Reserva de Cuyabeno en Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-41082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baby anaconda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Suddenly, a torrential downpour broke out, forcing us to turn back; visibility was zero, making it impossible to continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kinds of abrupt changes in the weather are common: a sunny moment can turn into a storm in a matter of minutes, so we had to return to the Lodge and not go out for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Db2Sy6gnHAI\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_3_Visita_a_comunidades_y_trekking\"><\/span>Day 3: Visit to communities and trekking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the morning of the third day, it is time to visit one of the <strong>indigenous communities<\/strong> that live within the Cuyabeno Reserve. We visited the <strong>Siona<\/strong> community, although we may have to visit another one, as the tour groups rotate to avoid overcrowding the communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They showed us how they make cassava bread and explained a little about their daily lives, although honestly, I found it all rather tourist-oriented and inauthentic. Sometimes the village shaman gives a talk for a US$5 contribution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most authentic experience I experienced during this visit was an impromptu soccer game between the village boys and our group, which ended with a refreshing swim in the river.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-3.jpg\" alt=\"Camino a la comunidad Siona en la Reserva de Cuyabeno\" class=\"wp-image-41078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Road to the Siona community in the Cuyabeno Reserve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the afternoon, we returned to <strong>Laguna Grande<\/strong> to enjoy the sunset, spend some time in the water, and continue observing the local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You never know what you'll find on each outing. Sometimes animals appear that you haven't seen before, and the guide is always attentive to show us the most interesting things during each outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/69TzxvYKR5M\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_en_el_sendero_Saladero\"><\/span>Hike on the Saladero Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, we took a one-hour hike along the \"Saladero\" trail. It was a unique experience: the sounds of the jungle and the activity of insects become even more intense in the dark. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-3.jpg\" alt=\"Una de tantas ara\u00f1as que vimos - Cuyabeno\" class=\"wp-image-41079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-3-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the many spiders we saw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are spiders, giant ants, and bugs everywhere, but nothing too exaggerated either; we're not going to be eaten by large mammals or poisoned by poisonous insects \ud83d\ude04.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-3-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Insectos bastante grandes\" class=\"wp-image-41080\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-3-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-3-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairly large insects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dia_4_Avistaje_de_Aves_y_Regreso_a_Quito\"><\/span>Day 4: Birdwatching and Return to Quito<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the morning of the last day we started with <strong>bird watching<\/strong>. It's basically a boat trip along the same rivers as always, but by leaving so early, between 7 and 8 a.m., you can see many more birds. The guide will help us locate them with binoculars and explain the variety of species we encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno00.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda buscando aves\" class=\"wp-image-41081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_cuyabeno00-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guide looking for birds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regreso_a_Quito\"><\/span>Return to Quito<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After midday, the experience at the Cuyabeno Reserve concludes. We return by boat to the Cuyabeno River Bridge, slowly saying goodbye to the jungle and its sounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>tour ends at Lago Agrio<\/strong>, where you are once again on your own. To return to Quito, you can take a tourist bus that will drop you off directly at your hostel (although it's usually more expensive), or take long-distance buses like the one we took to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantage of the latter is that they arrive at the Quito terminals (north or south) quite late, around 11 p.m., so you will generally need to take a taxi to complete the transfer to your accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-guayaquil-ecuador-una-ciudad-que-no-convencio\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog_guayaquil01-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Malec\u00f3n 2000 de Guayaquil - Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-40989 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog_guayaquil01-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog_guayaquil01-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog_guayaquil01-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog_guayaquil01.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-guayaquil-ecuador-una-ciudad-que-no-convencio\/\">What to do in Guayaquil, Ecuador: a city that didn't convince<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_sobre_el_tour_a_la_Reserva_de_Cuyabeno\"><\/span>Personal thougths on the tour to the Cuyabeno Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-1.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en Laguna Grande, en la Reserva de Cuyabeno\" class=\"wp-image-3329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-1-970x546.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Laguna Grande, in the Cuyabeno Reserve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My experience at the Cuyabeno Reserve left me with a very positive feeling. Despite the long journey from Quito, the tour is absolutely worth it. It's a unique opportunity to completely disconnect from civilization and immerse yourself in a completely different environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending several days in the jungle, surrounded by the constant noise of animals and insects, navigating the river channels and observing wildlife in its natural habitat, generates a sense of peace difficult to find elsewhere. 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