Nestled
inside the Protected Forest is the Panacocha Lagoon.
It is here that you can see the Amazon River Dolphin swimming each day.
Visitors can enjoy swimming in the lagoon as well as the magic of bird
watching as they float along the edges in dugout canoes
Departure every day minimum 4 passengers
with private transportation, with 1-3 passengers
in public transportation, departures Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday, all weeks.
Departures Private
Transportation Canoe Motor from Coca to Pañacocha lagoon
4 days 3 night
Friday to Monday Rate
per passenger
600 USD
5 days 4 night
Monday to Friday Rate per
passenger
750 USD
Children less than 12 y.o - 30 % off , Single occupancy - 50 % extra,
Travel agencies 15 % off
Our
rates are available from january 01 - 2010 to december 31 - 2011
We are sure that this will allow you to plan your trip in greater
comfort
Departure Public
transportation Navigating at Napo River from
Coca to Pañacocha Lagoon
4 days 3 night
Tuesday
to Friday
5 days 4 night Sunday to
Thursday
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This is a rustic tourist lodge where our guest may
paddle the various lagoons or simply watch birds.
Hiking, swimming, fishing, motorboat and paddling
are all a part of this tour. We cater to special
interests such as birdwatching, useful plant
studies, trekking, padding excursions, general flora
and fauna observations and camping in the forest if
the client wishes. We also offer classes for
students who wish to have both in-class and in-field
courses related to Amazonian ecology.
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Price includes transportation, stay at the lodge and
food and drinks (not alcoholic beverages) during
trip from Coca to Pañacocha to Coca.
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Price does not include transportation to and from
Coca and meals while in Coca, TIPS.
Huts
Panacocha Lodge
Accommodation and facilities
Activities
Includes
* a native naturalistic guide
* an english speaking guide
* three meals per day during the tour
* programed excursions
* pure water for drinking
* we supply rubber boots up to size 43
Not
Includes
* transportation Quito and back to Quito.
* bar bills
* tips for the staff
* personal jungle equipment
* rubber boots (size 44 upwards)
* National Park Fees
Panacocha Reserve Location
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Province: Sucumbios (Pañayacu River)
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Altitude: 220 meters
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Life Zone: Tropical Humid Forest (Igapó-Blackwater
flooded forest)
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Distance: 150 kilometers east of
Coca (off the Napo River)
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Tourism: Lodge and camping
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Special Attractions: over 500 species of birds,
Amazon River Dolphins,
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Grey Dolphins, 8 species of monkeys, paiche
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Paña in Quichua means piranha, yacu means river (or
water) and cocha means
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lake.
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The Pañacocha reserve is a 59,000 hectare reserve
created by the Rainforest Information Centre and the
Ecuadorian Envirnoment Ministry
