Yasuní And The Añangu Community
Experience Kichwa’s ancestral knowledge, its culture, legends, dances, music and traditions
We put all our efforts to provide an unforgettable jungle experience, far from the troubles of modern-daylife, where you will be sure to find solace and relaxation amidst singing birds while experiencing the ageless customs, traditions, and legends of the Kichwa culture.
Añangu-Kichwa-community: Activities at Yasuní-National Park and Añangu are coordinated by members of the local kichwa community and it is important that their rules of conduct and ethics be respected.
Hikes: Our programs include easy and medium intensity walks and hikes in order to observe the wildlife and nature of the area; more difficult hikes and longer programs can be arranged.
Birdwatching: These activities usually last 2 hours and are carried out in the morning at around 6 A.M.
Rowing: Small canoe navigation is carried out on rivers and streams; larger canoes are used to navigate the Napo River and are included in our routine activities, all of which feature community and naturalist guides.
Swimming: Swimming is safe when carried out at sites your guide has suggested.
Kayaking: enjoy a level II kayak activity at Napo river, from the village for around 45 min. until you reach the observation tower.
Ancestral kichwa catamaran: At night we will sail along the Napo river in a boat that emulates the ancestral kichwa trade, where we will enjoy magical stories and legends while tasting some delicious roasted snacks heated on the fire.
Typical traditional dinner: Enjoy the kichwa ancestral cuisine, taste the delicious flavors of maito made with fish, prepared in a leaf of “bijao”, accompanied by fried cacao and exquisite “mayones” or “chontacuros” (palm worms).
Refresh yourself with exquisite manioc chicha, a beverage made of manioc fermented with sweet potato and hygienically prepared for the most demanding palates of our visitors.
YasunÍ Kichwa
Additional Package
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 500 m
TYPE: Individual or small group
REQUIREMENT: low physical condition
DIFFICULTY: BW-1 to BW-3
Day 1: Arrival in Coca-city
Your adventure begins from the town of Coca, at “La Mision” river port, whose name recalls the mission of capuchin monks who occupied the area in the past century. At this place our staff will welcome you, take your luggage to the motor boat, while you meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a briefing about the area over looking river “Napo”.
Then you will board our comfortable motor boats for about two hours to enjoy the clear waters and amazing rainforest views, the guide will provide a reusable bottle to drink water and a hearty box lunch with local produce and fruit, while you listen to some interesting facts of the zone. During the navigation you will see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns and other shore birds species.
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.
Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
We begin this morning with a visit to the intercultural interpretation center “KuriMuyu” which means golden seed in native language, handled by the women of the community also knows as “mama kuna” learn about the kichwa culture, crafts, customs and traditional use of natural resources directly from the people of the aboriginal community.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.
In the afternoon, head back to lodge aboard your paddle canoe through Anangu creek to see more of the spectacular wildlife available. Upon arriving you will have time to settle back and prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavors of the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palate try the grilled worms of the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”.
After dinner, prepare your flashlight for an night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.
Day 3: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.
STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 660 €
Single Occupancy: 815 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 755 €
Single Occupancy: 930 €
Day 1: Arrival in Coca – Drive to the lodge
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.
Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
Early breakfast and then head in the motor boat to one of the highlights of Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Then walk around 30 min, through “pericos” trail to reach the blind in the forest with a direct view to the amazing parakeet clay lick, which brings visitors face to face with up to 11 species of parrots and parakeets (including parrotlets and macaws), sometimes even mammals like howler monkeys, tapir and peccaries come to this place to drink water and get vital minerals for their body.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.
Day 3: Culture, nature and wildlife
Enjoy the sunrise at breakfast, visit the sustainable community projects, talk about the world view Kichwa Addition to medicinal and walk in the Mama Cuna road, excellent opportunity to see more wildlife, ceiba trees, strangler, bamboo cane, vines and shrub sendemic from Yasuní.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch paddle around “Añangu” stream, a black water ecosystem where you can spot monkeys jumping from tree to tree, caiman and sometimes even giant river otters trying to catch fish.
You can prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavor sof the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palatetry the grilled worm sof the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”. After dinner, prepare your flashlight for a night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.
Day 4: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.
STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 799 €
Single Occupancy: 989 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 915 €
Single Occupancy: 1.085 €
Day 1: Arrival in Coca – Drive to the lodge
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.
Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
Enjoy the sunrise at breakfast, visit the sustainable community projects, talk about the world view Kichwa Addition to medicinal and walk in the Mama Cuna road, excellent opportunity to see more wildlife, ceiba trees, strangler, bamboo cane, vines and shrub sendemic from Yasuní.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch paddle around “Añangu” stream, a black water ecosystem where you can spot monkeys jumping from tree to tree, caiman and sometimes even giant river otters trying to catch fish.
You can prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavor sof the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palatetry the grilled worm sof the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”. After dinner, prepare your flashlight for a night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.
Day 3: Culture, nature and wildlife
Early breakfast and then head in the motor boat to one of the highlights of Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Then walk around 30 min, through “pericos” trail to reach the blind in the forest with a direct view to the amazing parakeet clay lick, which brings visitors face to face with up to 11 species of parrots and parakeets (including parrotlets and macaws), sometimes even mammals like howler monkeys, tapir and peccaries come to this place to drink water and get vital minerals for their body.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.
Day 4: Nature, Wildlife and Adventure
Wake up with the chirping of Amazonian birds, to enjoy our local and organic breakfast buffet. After this, put on your rubber boots to start hiking the terra-firme forest at “Samona” trail, where you can feel like “Indiana Jones” in the middle of century-old kapok trees, spot capuchin, woolly and saki monkeys, look under the leafs to spot bizarre insects and tune your eyes and ears for the birds, monkeys and reptiles among the dense forest. Return to the eco-lodge for a refreshing drink and prepare for an exquisite lunch, including local specialties.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch, visit our second canopy observation tower to see more of the 600 hundred species of birds with specialized telescopes for wildlife watching.
Day 5: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.
STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 945 €
Single Occupancy: 1.139 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 1.079 €
Single Occupancy: 1.299 €
- 3 Days - 2 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Coca-city
Your adventure begins from the town of Coca, at “La Mision” river port, whose name recalls the mission of capuchin monks who occupied the area in the past century. At this place our staff will welcome you, take your luggage to the motor boat, while you meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a briefing about the area over looking river “Napo”.
Then you will board our comfortable motor boats for about two hours to enjoy the clear waters and amazing rainforest views, the guide will provide a reusable bottle to drink water and a hearty box lunch with local produce and fruit, while you listen to some interesting facts of the zone. During the navigation you will see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns and other shore birds species.
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
We begin this morning with a visit to the intercultural interpretation center “KuriMuyu” which means golden seed in native language, handled by the women of the community also knows as “mama kuna” learn about the kichwa culture, crafts, customs and traditional use of natural resources directly from the people of the aboriginal community.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.
In the afternoon, head back to lodge aboard your paddle canoe through Anangu creek to see more of the spectacular wildlife available. Upon arriving you will have time to settle back and prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavors of the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palate try the grilled worms of the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”.
After dinner, prepare your flashlight for an night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.Day 3: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 660 €
Single Occupancy: 815 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 755 €
Single Occupancy: 930 €
* Price per Person- 4 Days - 3 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Coca – Drive to the lodge
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
Early breakfast and then head in the motor boat to one of the highlights of Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Then walk around 30 min, through “pericos” trail to reach the blind in the forest with a direct view to the amazing parakeet clay lick, which brings visitors face to face with up to 11 species of parrots and parakeets (including parrotlets and macaws), sometimes even mammals like howler monkeys, tapir and peccaries come to this place to drink water and get vital minerals for their body.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.Day 3: Culture, nature and wildlife
Enjoy the sunrise at breakfast, visit the sustainable community projects, talk about the world view Kichwa Addition to medicinal and walk in the Mama Cuna road, excellent opportunity to see more wildlife, ceiba trees, strangler, bamboo cane, vines and shrub sendemic from Yasuní.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch paddle around “Añangu” stream, a black water ecosystem where you can spot monkeys jumping from tree to tree, caiman and sometimes even giant river otters trying to catch fish.
You can prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavor sof the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palatetry the grilled worm sof the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”. After dinner, prepare your flashlight for a night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.Day 4: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 799 €
Single Occupancy: 989 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 915 €
Single Occupancy: 1.085 €
* Price per Person- 5 Days - 4 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Coca – Drive to the lodge
Arriving at lodge, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.Day 2: Culture, nature and wildlife
Enjoy the sunrise at breakfast, visit the sustainable community projects, talk about the world view Kichwa Addition to medicinal and walk in the Mama Cuna road, excellent opportunity to see more wildlife, ceiba trees, strangler, bamboo cane, vines and shrub sendemic from Yasuní.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch paddle around “Añangu” stream, a black water ecosystem where you can spot monkeys jumping from tree to tree, caiman and sometimes even giant river otters trying to catch fish.
You can prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavor sof the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palatetry the grilled worm sof the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”. After dinner, prepare your flashlight for a night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.Day 3: Culture, nature and wildlife
Early breakfast and then head in the motor boat to one of the highlights of Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Then walk around 30 min, through “pericos” trail to reach the blind in the forest with a direct view to the amazing parakeet clay lick, which brings visitors face to face with up to 11 species of parrots and parakeets (including parrotlets and macaws), sometimes even mammals like howler monkeys, tapir and peccaries come to this place to drink water and get vital minerals for their body.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths.Day 4: Nature, Wildlife and Adventure
Wake up with the chirping of Amazonian birds, to enjoy our local and organic breakfast buffet. After this, put on your rubber boots to start hiking the terra-firme forest at “Samona” trail, where you can feel like “Indiana Jones” in the middle of century-old kapok trees, spot capuchin, woolly and saki monkeys, look under the leafs to spot bizarre insects and tune your eyes and ears for the birds, monkeys and reptiles among the dense forest. Return to the eco-lodge for a refreshing drink and prepare for an exquisite lunch, including local specialties.
In the afternoon after a delicious local lunch, visit our second canopy observation tower to see more of the 600 hundred species of birds with specialized telescopes for wildlife watching.Day 5: Wayusa ritual and farewell
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 a.m. is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been away to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mama kuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, on board our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.STANDARD CABIN
Double – Triple Occupancy: 945 €
Single Occupancy: 1.139 €
MINI SUITES
Double – Triple Occupancy: 1.079 €
Single Occupancy: 1.299 €
* Price per Person
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Not Included
Recommended equipment (not included)
These are sample itineraries, subject to change due to climate and security conditions and interests
of groups.
Changes and additions will be made in order to maximize wildlife sightings, cultural exchange and community with the stay in a biologically rich region such as the Yasuni NationalPark.
Please contact us to customize your itinerary and address in order to their Interests make this an unforgettable experience in the EcuadorianAmazon.
BW-1 (gentle walk)
The simplest form of hiking uses only wide and well-developed roads. Mainly on flat terrain and little inclined, without descents and exposed stairs. Usually well marked trails. No special equipment is required, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. More comfort and less physical activity. Cultural walks with contact with people. No prior knowledge required.
BW-2 (challenging walks / activities)
Activities partially challenging or longer than BW-1 (hiking and cycling). Partially difficult terrain (very steep terrain). Good health and good physical condition are required. Availability to light physical efforts, such as cycling and hiking.
BW-3 (mountains tours / outdoors activities)
Activities or hikes that are often demanding and / or extensive. Trails with considerable slopes, narrow, and not always well marked. For mountaineering an acclimatization process is required (heights more than 4.000 m). Safety when walking. Predisposition for heights. It requires very good health and good physical condition. Adventurous spirit.
BW-4 (Heavy Mountain Tour / outdoors activities)
In this category, mountaineering begins on a high alpine landscape (heights more than 5,000 m). For mountaineering, an acclimatization process is required. Use of crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and helmets are required. It requires excellent general health and physical condition. A sporting spirit and predisposition for demanding weather conditions.
BW-5 (extremely heavy mountain tour / outdoors activities)
Very serious mountain tours that demand a high level of risk-taking even for experienced mountaineers. Routes over very steep, and very exposed rock. As a rule, these alpine excursions are unmarked. The knowledge of the use of the equipment is extremely important. Technical mountains are climbed on this type of tour.
Our active trips are generally not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be glad to advise you.
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