ECUADOR’S FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

The Cuyabeno Fauna Production Reserve is located in the Sucumbíos Province, in the northeast of the Amazon Region of Ecuador, with an area of 590,112 ha. It is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet along with the Yasuní National Park.

The Cuyabeno reserve belongs to the National System of Protected Areas of the Ministry of the Environment (MAE), it is located in the Province of Sucumbíos, northeast of the Amazon Region of Ecuador.

The main attractions of the Cuyabeno are related to the enormous biodiversity and the imposing hydrographic system that is part of the Amazon Basin. The latter is the largest and the largest in the world.

Near the banks of the Cuyabeno and Aguarico rivers live 7 indigenous communities, belonging to five nationalities: Sionas, Secoyas, Cofanes, Quichuas and Shuaras, which offer the opportunity to carry out community tourism.

These ethnic groups are, for the most part, small populations that subsist on hunting, fishing, agriculture and ecotourism activities.

Ecotourism in the wildlife reserve begins with the purpose of generating sustainable income for the different indigenous families, in addition to protecting the fauna and the ecosystem.

Since then, it has become a way to boost tourism in this area of ​​Ecuador. The main attractions of the RPFC are related to the enormous biodiversity, the hydrographic system and the presence of indigenous cultures that offer community tourism.

The Cuyabeno Reserve is a beautiful place full of nature and its people who are very nice and friendly to all visitors.

When visiting Cuyabeno we will find a magic full of many activities.

We can observe pink and gray dolphins, hiking in the tropical rainforest, excursions or night walks, bird watching or paddle and kayak practice in the Laguna Grande. As if that were not enough, we can share ancestral rituals of shamanism and traditional medicine in an environment of cultural exchange where it will be possible to enjoy the local gastronomy, with the traditional preparation of Casabe and many exquisite delicacies.