PAID CONTENT FOR KAPAWI ECOLODGE
Kapawi Ecolodge AMAZON RAINFOREST, ECUADOR
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the most biologically and culturally significant regions in the world. For travellers, it offers the opportunity to experience nature on a scale and intensity that’s increasingly difficult to find elsewhere. Kapawi Ecolodge is located in southeastern
Ecuador within the territory of the Achuar Indigenous Nation, a region covering around 3,000sq miles of primary Amazon rainforest. Accessible only by small aircraft, the lodge has spent 30 years developing Indigenous-led ecotourism focused on environmental protection and cultural preservation. When Kapawi opened in 1996, it became one
of Ecuador’s pioneering community ecotourism projects. It has always prioritised practices designed to protect wildlife, respect Achuar traditions and create local employment opportunities. The lodge itself is designed to blend into the
surrounding landscape. Open-air communal spaces and private bungalows overlook the rainforest, allowing guests to remain closely connected to the environment throughout their stay. Without the distractions of constant
connectivity, daily life slows down and becomes centred around the rhythms of the forest. Experiences at Kapawi focus on exploration and
cultural exchange rather than on conventional tourism. Guided hikes and river journeys provide opportunities to encounter wildlife and learn about the rainforest ecosystem, while visits with Achuar hosts offer insight into local traditions, knowledge and ways of life. For many travellers, the chance to engage directly with the Achuar community is one of the most memorable aspects of the experience. Kapawi’s protected ecotourism reserve covers
more than 6,000 acres and includes trails ranging from short walks to full-day excursions. The surrounding area is crossed by four navigable rivers that extend through more than 120,000 acres of remote rainforest, creating access to an exceptionally diverse natural environment. Guests are also able to tailor their itineraries.
From the moment travellers arrive in Quito, the lodge can coordinate personalised experiences that combine nature, wildlife, culture and time in one of the most remote parts of the Amazon Basin.
DON’T MISS Connect with nature by kayaking along the Capahuari River, where you can spot pink river dolphins and river turtles
92 Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Indigenous-owned & -operated • Private bungalows • Panoramic dining & social areas • Bespoke itineraries
KEY ACTIVITIES • Hiking & river exploration • Visits to local Achuar families & villages for cultural immersion
• Achuar dream interpretation • Swimming in the Capahuari River from the lodge’s dock
GET IN TOUCH •
kapawi.com • +593 98 058 9333 •
info@kapawi.com •
instagram.com/kapawi_ecolodge
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