THE Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Overview

Incredible sense of peace and isolation, close to nature and deep in the jungle, far from other tourists, roads and villages.

Discover Unlimited Beauty

Immerse Yourself in the Enchanting Wilderness

Aguas Negras River Lodge is located in an isolated region far from other lodges deep in the Amazon Rainforest at the shore of the Cuyabeno river near its mouth in the white waters of the great Aguarico River. The lodge is accessible by river only.

From the city of Lago Agrio a 2 hour drive followed by a fantastic 3 hours navigation by motor canoe will take us to our beautiful lodge.

see ours Unforgetable jungle Adventures:

STANDARD TOURS

Our tours range from standard 4-day programs to tailor-made expeditions all the way to the Peruvian border, lasting up to 8 days. It all depends on how you wish to experience the jungle.

We are specialized in individual tours and small groups up to max. 14 people to ensure the most inmersive and personalized rainforest experience possible.

Here are a few examples:

HIDDEN CUYABENO

Highlights: Encounter pink and grey freshwater dolphins, monkeys, and parrots.

Night hikes & canoe trips to spot Amazonian nocturnal wildlife.

Enjoy traditional plates like Maito & make your own chocolate.

Price: Starting from USD 699 min. 4 PAX.

Departure Every Wednesday!

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JUNGLE ADVENTURE & SECOYA CULTURE

Highlights: Witness magnificient wildlife and encounter indigenous cultures.

Canoe journey along the beautiful Aguarico & Cuyabeno River.

Sleep 1 night camping under the stars with the Secoyas.

Price: Starting from USD 779 min. 4 PAX.

Departure Every Wednesday!

Detailed Itinerary

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Special Adventure Private Highlight – Tours

Our special adventure private tours are designed for private groups starting from just two people who want to experiences the jungle up close – and completely off the beaten path.

We create fully customized tours based on your interests – whether you´re a bird lover, wildlife photographer, biologist, a family with kids or simply looking for a unique and personal rainforest adventure.

LAGOON DREAMS TOUR

Highlights: Scenic canoe journey deep into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve.

Explore Caiman & Canangueno Lagoons by paddle and motorized canoe.

Encounters: monkeys, caimans, dolphins, toucans & more.

Swim under golden sunsets in the Grande Lagoon.

Price: USD 1495 Private Tour

Departure Every Day of the Week!

Detailed Itinerary

Highlights: Spot the exclusive and majestic Pink & Grey River Dolphins in the wild.

WHERE THE RIVER LEADS

Highlights: Canoe trekking deep in the wild – glide silently through the green labyrinth.

Spectacular chances to spot parrots, macaws, pink dolphins, and possibly some of the 10 monkey species found in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve.

Sleep under the stars in riverside campsites surrounded by nature’s symphony.

Price: USD 1450 Private Tour

Departure Every Day of the Week!

Detailed Itinerary

ENJOY THE GREEN SILENCE

AMAZON CAMPING SAFARI

Highlights: Spot the exclusive and majestic Pink & Grey River Dolphins in the wild.

We’ll navigate downstream on the Aguarico River to the Lagarto Cocha River, which marks the border between Ecuador and Peru.

“Lagarto Cocha” means “the river of the
caimans” in the native language.

Price: USD 1579 Private Tour

Departure Every Day of the Week

Detailed Itinerary

TO THE EDGE OF THE AMAZON TO

THE PERUVIAN BORDER

Highlights: Explore the Amazon’s lagoons, rainforests, and wildlife—parrots, monkeys, and pink dolphins.

Journey to the Peruvian border and learn about Secoya traditions along the Aguarico River.

Camp under the stars and enjoy stunning Amazon sunsets.

Price: USD 2399 Private Tour

Departure Every Day of the Week

Detailed Itinerary

For the full overview of our tours and detailed conditions, please clik here

Traditional cooking demonstration with indigenous people.

Learn cooking with native people in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador

Sauterelle Amazonie, insecte, forêt tropicale, biodiversité

6-days adventure in the Amazon, from Lago Agrio

Sustainable tourism: responsible interaction with the community people

Macro photography, Morete snake, Amazon, animals, rainforest

Discover Cuyabeno Wildlife and Collaborate with the different communities

Venture into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Encounter pink river dolphins, diverse flora and fauna, and the rich cultural tapestry of Kichwa, Shuar, Siona, Secoya, and Cofán indigenous communities. Immerse yourself in their ancestral customs and traditions, adding depth and authenticity to your Amazonian rainforest experience.

Explore the Amazon Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the Amazon, often dubbed the “Lungs of our Planet.” Discover the lush beauty and ecological significance of this natural wonder, responsible for generating 20% of Earth’s oxygen.

Melodic Chatter:

Parrots’ Symphony of song at the Saladero Lake

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Beat F - Basel, Switzerland

Even the almost four-hour drive by motor canoe is an experience, lets you drive down and tune into the jungle. The lodge is functional, clean and tastefully decorated. And the “digital detoxing” is just good. ES there are exciting excursions on land and especially on the river. ES is a privilege to experience the green lungs of the world in this way!

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Judith B - Quito, Ecuador

We loved the lodge. We’ve been to the Cuyabeno a few times, but this lodge is the best. Super quiet and away from everything, unlike the typical Cuyabeno lodges. It’s highly recommended for families with children. The staff is super friendly, and my kids loved them. I love that you’re right on the river with a spectacular view. Often, just sitting on the deck, you can observe the flora and fauna that makes this region of Ecuador unique.

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Alison B - Cahors, Francia

This is the real deal in the Ecuadorian Amazon

If you really want to experience the remote Ecuadorian Amazon this is the place for you. We did the 4 day/3 night regular programme in January and it was an amazing experience. We specifically wanted to concentrate on wildlife/nature and avoid any potentially “false” activities put on specifically for tourists and the trip really delivered The owner/guide Sandra was excellent and catered each day’s outings/activities to our wishes.

This place really feels remote; we saw only a couple of other tourist boats during the whole 3 days there. The wlidlife was great, lots of monkeys and birds to see on either canoe rides or hikes in the forest. We also made chocolate from raw beans at the end of one afternoon which was interesting and delicious. We really appreciated the fact that we weren’t on top of lots of other tourists…

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Chiara S, Italia

A lovely lodge nestled in the heart of Cuyabueno, to welcome us wonderful people, always kind and attentive and a truly super guide! This is not the usual tourist place, they give you an authentic experience, where respect and love for nature come first.

The food that is served is typical and very good, the lodge is simple but very neat and beautiful, the rooms are spacious and clean. We go home with a full heart and we will definitely come back because it was great and Aguas Negras deserves so much. We only had a few days and they arranged a personalized experience for us so we could make the most of our time and focus on what we liked best, they arranged our travel from Quito and were always present and attentive, we never felt alone. What to say.

Everything was perfect. I can only recommend choosing this lodge because it is the absolute best!!

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