Cuyabeno Faunistic Reserve

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THE CUYABENO FAUNA RESERVE

The Wildlife Reserve of Cuyabeno (603,000 hectares) is a mixture of flooded forest including 13 lagoons located on the Ecuadorian-Peruvian border.  Access from Coca is the Napo River to the Aguarico River or from Lago Agrio to the Aguarico River.  Much of the tour is along the lagoons (lakes) although there are also trails in the forest. 

Over 500 species of birds are registered here including the Gray-winged Trumpeter, Pheasant Cuckoo, Zigzag Heron, Salvin’s Curassow, Cocha Antshrike, Pavonine Quetzal, many species of professional antbirds and the Pheasant Cuckoo. There are also Amazon River Dolphins, Gray Dolphins, over 8 species of primates, anaconda, manatee, Giant River Otters and a number of other species of wildlife in this amazing area.

A mixture of Kichwa, Cofan and Siona-Secoya indigenous peoples live inside the reserve.  This is an excellent trip for those that have an affiliation with dolphins and enjoy exploring lakes with plenty of time for paddling or motoring the reserve.

Options for accommodations: camping or sleeping at the home of an indigenous family.  Lodge accommodations with private bath are available at additional expense.

Jatuncocha lagoon –Yasuní river – Nasiño river. Cocaya lagoon –Lagartococha lagoon – Cuyabeno Reserve (Border Ecuador- Peru)

Departures from Francisco de Orellana – Coca The days

THURSDAY:         8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

FRIDAY:                       10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS