The Amazon Travel Guide

Located east of the Andes and covering almost half of the country is the sprawling Amazon jungle. Trips into the jungle begin from the town of Coca which is reached by a short flight from Quito. The wide Napo River, a tributary of the Amazon, flows eastwards from Coca and this is where most of Ecuador’s best jungle lodges are located. As the last true wilderness on earth the Amazon contains a startling array of exotic wildlife and new species are being discovered all the time. Many indigenous communities call this region home and run good quality eco lodges. There is also a good selection of more upmarket, luxury lodges.

The Amazon is hot and humid year round but does get a little cooler at night. The wetter half of the year is December until June but this does not mean it is a bad time to go. In fact, at this time of year there many plants are in bloom which attract lots of birds.

A well thought out selection of hotels can make a good trip truly exceptional and here at The Latin America Travel Company we put a lot of resources into sourcing and visiting hotels. Below are a couple of our favourite lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

The Ecuadorian Amazon offers many opportunities for wildlife watching and other activities. Here are our essential experiences and top Amazon highlights.

Journey down the Avenue of Volcanoes, visit colonial Cuenca or explore the Galapagos, one of the world’s best spots for wildlife. Continue to explore other destinations in Ecuador using our essential guides.