Huasquila Amazon Lodge

With improved roads from Quito to Cotundo, it now only takes three hours by car or four by bus to arrive at Huasquila Amazon Lodge. This family-run eco-resort offers nine luxury cabins, built with local materials in Kichwa Style, within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve. Each cabin has a private bathroom, hot water, amazingly comfortable beds, and wide interior spaces and porches from where you can enjoy the fascinating views of the Amazon. Huasquila is in the process of creating ramps to their three newest cabins to make them wheel-chair accessible. They are perhaps the only Amazon ecolodge in Ecuador to cater to visitors with disabilities, and can accommodate groups of up to 30.

Huasquila offers personalized tours and activities including caving, jungle walks to identify medicinal plants, and visits to petroglyphs, an animal rescue center, Kichwa communities, and much more. This lodge offers first class attention in a family atmosphere, including bar service with exotic cocktails, and a show featuring traditional dances and a demonstration of a shaman ceremony. You will be served three- and four-course meals everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with delicious national and international dishes.

Come and enjoy a few days full of adventure and peace in the sacred valley of Cotundo, home of shamans from the Amazon. Ideal for small groups with individual interests looking for a relaxing way to experience the beauty of the jungle.

Location:
Quito Office: Amazonas 743 and Veintimilla, Edf. Espinoza, Oficina 801
Ecuador

Hotel

This Hotel is: Mid-Range

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Bar, Breakfast Included, Book Exchange - Free, Luggage Storage, Parking - Free, Linens Included, 24-Hour Hot Water, Child-Friendly Facilities

Currencies accepted
US dollar

Getting There:
Take one of the several buses that head towards Tena from Terminal Terrestre in Quito, and ask to be let off in Cotundo (2 pueblos before Tena). From Cotundo, hire a camioneta (there are no taxis) for $3 to take you to Huasquila.

Room Prices:
Lower:35
Higher:45
Price Description:- Prices are all inclusive (include all meals and activities)

- Does not include 22% taxes

- Considering how close Huasquila is to Quito you can take advantage of the different tours and excellent meals they offer, even in a 3 day/2 nights package.

Contact Information:
Zip: 17-22-20016
Phone: 593-2-290-8491
Fax: 593-2-290-8491
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.huasquila.com
URL: www.huasquila.com
Reservation URL: www.huasquila.com/offers.html

By Karen Nagy

Karen Nagy is a staff editor/writer at V!VA. She studied travel writing and learned the joys of Mediterranean island-hopping in Greece, and went on...

Created: 03 Mar 2006

Updated: 06 May 2009

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Huasquila Amazon Lodge

Jungle Luxury

This eco-lodge exceeded our expectations beginning from the moment we stepped out of the car and were handed a welcome drink to when the owner's daughter personally gave us a ride back to Quito. Lovely family, amazing food and breath-taking views will keep us coming back for sure!

Bell from Michigan, USA on May 06, 2009

Remote and relaxing.

Huasquila is definately off the beaten path and well worth the visit. Sweeping vistas, fantastic food, and top-notch staff make this place an experience to remember. The cabins are spotlessly clean and comfortable. Totally private. Many tours were included in the package. Totally relaxing and peaceful. If you can find a friendlier staff and better food anywhere else, please let me know. Home style regional dishes prepared to fit your personal dietary requirements. A totally outstanding experience!

Tom Bishop from Miami, Florida, U.S.A. on Mar 25, 2007

A great place

We had a great time at Huasquila. The facilities were much, much nicer than we expected for the Jungle. The food was really good, but expect local fair. The activies are excelllent and I highly recomend the rafting. It is well worth the additional charge. The best part is the family who runs Huasquila, who are incredibly accomodating and very friendly. While it took us a little over 5 hours by van to get to Huasquila from Quito, 2 hours over dirt roads, the view is beautiful and Huasquila is much easier to get to than the alternatives.

Traveler from Texas on Aug 15, 2006

Best service and delicious food!

I loved the personalized service!

Traveler from Germany on Mar 14, 2006

My best vacation ever!

“We had a relaxing weekend at the Huasquila Lodge. It's nice to meet such a kind and hospitable family that offers comfortable lodges, adventurous excursions and delicious food!! We are sure to go back for more adventours....

Pablo Maranon from USA on Mar 03, 2006