Huasquila Amazon Lodge is located in Cotundo, Napo province, in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The lodge is situated within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, near the Sumaco-Napo-Galeras National Park, but not inside the national park. The journey from Quito takes approximately three hours by road, depending on the departure point, traffic, and road conditions.
The accommodation operates within a private reserve and has been welcoming guests since December 2005. It offers cabins, common areas, meals, forest hikes, and excursions to different places in Napo. It also has some options adapted for people with reduced mobility, subject to prior confirmation.
Where is Huasquila Amazon Lodge located?
Huasquila Amazon Lodge is located in Cotundo, in the Napo province. Its location allows you to arrive by road from Quito and use the lodge as a base to visit forests, rivers, waterfalls, and other attractions in the area.
The lodge is within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. This reserve comprises a larger territory than the Sumaco-Napo-Galeras National Park and includes conservation areas, populations, and zones for productive use. Huasquila is inside the biosphere reserve and near the national park.
The accommodation operates within a private reserve of approximately 160 hectares and is located between 800 and 850 meters above sea level. These figures are presented as approximate because the lodge's sources show slight differences.
Key facts
- Location: Cotundo.
- Province: Napo.
- Region: Ecuadorian Amazon.
- Environment: Sumaco Biosphere Reserve.
- Area: private reserve of approximately 160 hectares.
- Altitude: between 800 and 850 meters above sea level.
- Time from Quito: approximately three hours by road.
