Napo Wildlife Center

The Napo Wildlife Center is located on the Napo river and is about two hours by motor canoe from Coca. As jungle lodges go, Napo Wildlife Center is one of the more deluxe. The center boasts 10 cabañas, with large, pleasant rooms. Every cabaña has a porch, private bath, ceiling fan, and is well-screened to keep insects out. There is a communal area, with a library, a bar, and a 50-foot viewing tower attached for those who wish to do some birding from the lodge itself.

The Napo Wildlife Center is far enough away from "civilization" that it is possible to see many birds and animals: 565 species of bird have been seen in their reserve, and a fortunate tourist can also hope to see monkeys and river otters. It is also near a parrot lick: on a sunny day, hundreds of parrots will visit the lick to get certain nutrients they cannot get elsewhere, making for a memorable experience. A modern, responsible eco-lodge, 49% of the Napo Wildlife Center is owned by the nearby Quichua Añargu community, members of which work in the lodge as support staff and guides. The community produces handicrafts such as traditional pottery which are then sold in the lodge, which does not charge a commission and passes the profits directly to the artists. Activities included guided hikes, canoe rides, bird watching tours, night hikes and visits to the local community. Guides are provided by the lodge. Napo Wildlife Center offers package tours through Ecotours.

Usual stays are Monday-Friday (5-day/4-night) and Friday-Monday (4-day/3-night). These all-inclusive packages include all meals, transportation, park fees, guides, boots, etc. The flight from Quito to Coca, alcoholic beverages and tips for guides and staff are not included.

Location:
Quito Office: Avenida de la Prensa N 41-31 y Avenida de América Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador

Hotel

This Hotel is: Budget

Room Prices:
Lower:$10
Higher:$20

Contact Information:
Phone: 593 2 289 7316
Fax: 593 2 600 5819
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.napowildlifecenter.com
URL: www.napowildlifecenter.com

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