In the midst of an inhospitable, magic and bio-diverse, environment, lies a responsible initiative.
Mariscal Foch E7-38 y Reina Victoria Edificio Reina Victoria, Of. 1 Tel: (+593.2) 600.9333 / Fax: (+593.2) 600.9334 24 hours: (+593.8) 703.3803 info@kapawi.com www.kapawi.com Quito - Ecuador
Certifications:
D
F
Recognitions:
Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve is one of the most remote, ecologically responsible and cultural sensible Ecolodges in the world. Your visit helps the Achuar in their job of preserving 700,000 hectares of pristine forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Come and you will be at ease learning about a different lifestyle, enjoy the abundant flora and fauna and sharing our vision of protecting these lands for future generations.
Culture
Welcome
The Spirit of the Achuar The Achuar and indigenous people of the Amazonian basin have inhabited the Rainforest for thousands of years and they have great knowledge about the natural environment. They are experts in the use and resource management that have allowed people and ecosystems to live in harmony. The jungle is the mother that nourishes them and within this web of life of forest trails, streams and rivers; here they fish, hunt and grow as they have always done. An Achuar is a living encyclopedia that can recognize each bird and other animals with which they share the forest. Form each plant and from every tree they can explain its benefits and medical applications they have learned from their grandparents. According to them, every plant and animal also has its own soul and life. Arutum is the great spirit of the jungle who guides and protects. A native Achuar guide and a formally trained naturalist guide will accompany you in your exploration of the Amazonian jungle.
Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve is one of the most remote, ecologically responsible and cultural sensible Ecolodges in the world. Your visit helps the Achuar in their job of preserving 700,000 hectares of pristine forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Come and you will be at ease learning about a different lifestyle, enjoy the abundant flora and fauna and sharing our vision of protecting these lands for future generations.
Culture
Welcome
The Spirit of the Achuar The Achuar and indigenous people of the Amazonian basin have inhabited the Rainforest for thousands of years and they have great knowledge about the natural environment. They are experts in the use and resource management that have allowed people and ecosystems to live in harmony. The jungle is the mother that nourishes them and within this web of life of forest trails, streams and rivers; here they fish, hunt and grow as they have always done. An Achuar is a living encyclopedia that can recognize each bird and other animals with which they share the forest. Form each plant and from every tree they can explain its benefits and medical applications they have learned from their grandparents. According to them, every plant and animal also has its own soul and life. Arutum is the great spirit of the jungle who guides and protects. A native Achuar guide and a formally trained naturalist guide will accompany you in your exploration of the Amazonian jungle.
The Rainforest
Rainforests cover less than two percent of the Earth’s surface. It is the home of 50 to 70 percent of all life forms on our planet. Rainforest are the most productive and most complex ecosystems on earth.
Your trip to the Rainforest Kapawi's staff will continually assist you from the beginning of your excursion. Your naturalist guide will accompany you from the first part of your adventure to Kapawi. You will take the land route from the 2880 meters that are Quito through the spectacular "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the entrance to the Amazon.
Kapawi Ecolodge sits deep in Ecuador’s south eastern part of the Amazon Basin, near the Peruvian Border. Just a few miles from the Pastaza River, one of the major tributaries of the Amazon, the lodge was built in Achuar territory in 1993. It is a remote and pristine region, untouched by logging, mining or petroleum extraction. The closest road is a ten day walk from the lodge. Kapawi itself is accessible only by air.
Here an Achuar coordinator will help you in boarding a small airplane to start a great flight over the Amazon and you will be able to enjoy the majestic Amazon basin towards the heart of the jungle. You can also choose premier air travel from Quito to Kapawi. Once on land, you will be greeted by the native staff of Kapawi who will take you on a short canoe trip to the Lodge. Kay Sanderson
Nature
This jewel with about 700 thousand hectares is home to the densest concentration of plant, insect and animal species on Earth. The richness of the Amazon’s biological diversity has not been completely cataloged, and scientists consider the Amazon to be one of the key “endangered places” on the planet.
The Rainforest
Rainforests cover less than two percent of the Earth’s surface. It is the home of 50 to 70 percent of all life forms on our planet. Rainforest are the most productive and most complex ecosystems on earth.
Your trip to the Rainforest Kapawi's staff will continually assist you from the beginning of your excursion. Your naturalist guide will accompany you from the first part of your adventure to Kapawi. You will take the land route from the 2880 meters that are Quito through the spectacular "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the entrance to the Amazon.
Kapawi Ecolodge sits deep in Ecuador’s south eastern part of the Amazon Basin, near the Peruvian Border. Just a few miles from the Pastaza River, one of the major tributaries of the Amazon, the lodge was built in Achuar territory in 1993. It is a remote and pristine region, untouched by logging, mining or petroleum extraction. The closest road is a ten day walk from the lodge. Kapawi itself is accessible only by air.
Here an Achuar coordinator will help you in boarding a small airplane to start a great flight over the Amazon and you will be able to enjoy the majestic Amazon basin towards the heart of the jungle. You can also choose premier air travel from Quito to Kapawi. Once on land, you will be greeted by the native staff of Kapawi who will take you on a short canoe trip to the Lodge. Kay Sanderson
Nature
This jewel with about 700 thousand hectares is home to the densest concentration of plant, insect and animal species on Earth. The richness of the Amazon’s biological diversity has not been completely cataloged, and scientists consider the Amazon to be one of the key “endangered places” on the planet.
AtKapawi you have a choice Visitors can chose among a multitude of activity options during your stay, you and your group will design a daily program according to your preference, interest and physical condition. Our guides will continually help you in planning activities and in your requirements. • Bird watching • Nightly outings in search of caiman • Canoe trips in search of pink dolphins • Swimming • Kayaking, tubing and canoeing • Excursions: short, medium and demanding hikes • Participation and interaction in ancient cultural activities • Visits to Achuar communities
• Academic tourism • Survival tourism • Cultural tourism: A tour of several communities
Community Visits Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve offers you the unique opportunity to visit the Achuar community and feel the experience of interacting with a culture that was isolated from the outside world until the end of the 20th Century. Each visitor is explained about the culture, customs, ethics and cultural norms, such as the social protocols in the visits. You will be able to arrange a stay in the community to participate fully in the Achuar rituals and activities.
Ecolodge
Alternatives Packages
AtKapawi you have a choice Visitors can chose among a multitude of activity options during your stay, you and your group will design a daily program according to your preference, interest and physical condition. Our guides will continually help you in planning activities and in your requirements. • Bird watching • Nightly outings in search of caiman • Canoe trips in search of pink dolphins • Swimming • Kayaking, tubing and canoeing • Excursions: short, medium and demanding hikes • Participation and interaction in ancient cultural activities • Visits to Achuar communities
• Academic tourism • Survival tourism • Cultural tourism: A tour of several communities
Community Visits Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve offers you the unique opportunity to visit the Achuar community and feel the experience of interacting with a culture that was isolated from the outside world until the end of the 20th Century. Each visitor is explained about the culture, customs, ethics and cultural norms, such as the social protocols in the visits. You will be able to arrange a stay in the community to participate fully in the Achuar rituals and activities.
Ecolodge
Alternatives Packages
Facilities A boardwalk connects the 18 cabins distributed in single, double, triple and suites; each with a spacious bedroom and bathroom. The electricity for the entire Lodge is mainly generated through solar panels. In the balcony you can relax in a hammock or reclining chair and observe the visitors: ducks, hummingbirds, herons, kingfishers or butterflies, and by night you will hear the sounds of the jungle as if it were a natural concert. In the Bar- Boutique you will be able to comfortably read one of our texts from the library or drink a refreshing drink and choose among the souvenir options from handicrafts made by the people of the Achuar community. The food is prepared by an excellent culinary personnel and includes classic light cuisine, as well as typical Achuar dishes. The menu can be made in accordance with dietary restrictions as well.
Ecolodge The Lodge was built in the Achuar territory in 1993 by a team made up of native craftsmen, who used traditional materials and techniques to incorporate more eco-friendly and low impact technologies, making it a unique Ecolodge working with sustainable principles. Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve is a legally constituted company fully owned by the Achuar which has the backing of the NAE (Achuar Nationality of Ecuador) for all its activities. More than ninety percent of the Lodge staff is composed of natives from the area with training in each work position. The application of good practices, our politics of sustainability and quality of service has been recognized by organizations such as National Geographic Adventure as one of the Top 50 Ecolodges in theWorld, the United Nations also granted us the Equatorial Prize 2010 as one of the 5 Best Projects at the World Level for our work in environmental preservation and social development. In the midst of an inhospitable environment we strive to meet their needs and expectations. Your visit to Kapawi really contributes to sustainable socio - cultural communities and the protection of a unique natural environment.
Facilities A boardwalk connects the 18 cabins distributed in single, double, triple and suites; each with a spacious bedroom and bathroom. The electricity for the entire Lodge is mainly generated through solar panels. In the balcony you can relax in a hammock or reclining chair and observe the visitors: ducks, hummingbirds, herons, kingfishers or butterflies, and by night you will hear the sounds of the jungle as if it were a natural concert. In the Bar- Boutique you will be able to comfortably read one of our texts from the library or drink a refreshing drink and choose among the souvenir options from handicrafts made by the people of the Achuar community. The food is prepared by an excellent culinary personnel and includes classic light cuisine, as well as typical Achuar dishes. The menu can be made in accordance with dietary restrictions as well.
Ecolodge The Lodge was built in the Achuar territory in 1993 by a team made up of native craftsmen, who used traditional materials and techniques to incorporate more eco-friendly and low impact technologies, making it a unique Ecolodge working with sustainable principles. Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve is a legally constituted company fully owned by the Achuar which has the backing of the NAE (Achuar Nationality of Ecuador) for all its activities. More than ninety percent of the Lodge staff is composed of natives from the area with training in each work position. The application of good practices, our politics of sustainability and quality of service has been recognized by organizations such as National Geographic Adventure as one of the Top 50 Ecolodges in theWorld, the United Nations also granted us the Equatorial Prize 2010 as one of the 5 Best Projects at the World Level for our work in environmental preservation and social development. In the midst of an inhospitable environment we strive to meet their needs and expectations. Your visit to Kapawi really contributes to sustainable socio - cultural communities and the protection of a unique natural environment.
Testimonies "This trip is a work of art. It has everything-beauty, mystery, education and fun. And best of all, it shows you how you can make a difference in honoring and preserving our natural world." Nick Wolfson
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Achuar Communities
Pitzacocha Lagoon
Wayusentsa
Capahuari River
Kusutkau
Kapawi Lodge
Kapawi
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Wachirpas
Canoeing
“Kapawi is miraculous. Guided by the Achuar, and being a part of their relationship with nature, I felt like I was being initiated into a special knowledge of the earth. It was a sacred place, a sacred space, and a sacred experience. I have returned again, and it won’t be my last trip!” Tom Koening
Suwa
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Find us on the Web: Google Earth, coordinates Kapawi:
S2 32.460 W76 51.514
Lodge
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Sharamentsa
My stay at the Kapawi Ecolodge was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life. I have stayed at other ecolodges in the Amazon and elsewhere in South America and not a single one holds a candle to Kapawi. Whether walking through the rainforest learning about healing plants, trolling for monkeys, birds, pink dolphins, and caiman on the nearby rivers, or sharing a traditional meal, our Achuar guides and the Ecuadorean naturalists left an indelible imprint. I’m forever transformed by the total Kapawi experience! Key Anderson
Airport Ishpingo
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Patacocha Lagoon
er ú r/P ado Ecu onteer Fr
Bo
“Our family has traveled extensively throughout the world and our visit to the Kapawi Ecolodge was the most exciting, educational, fun, nourishing and extraordinary vacation we have ever had.” Lynne Twist
“No book, no classroom, no lecture could ever replicate the experience of nature in its fullest expression. It was truly a life-changing experience for our family.” Michael Olmstead
er Riv
Testimonies "This trip is a work of art. It has everything-beauty, mystery, education and fun. And best of all, it shows you how you can make a difference in honoring and preserving our natural world." Nick Wolfson
za
an on
b
Achuar Communities
Pitzacocha Lagoon
Wayusentsa
Capahuari River
Kusutkau
Kapawi Lodge
Kapawi
go pin Ish iver R
Wachirpas
Canoeing
“Kapawi is miraculous. Guided by the Achuar, and being a part of their relationship with nature, I felt like I was being initiated into a special knowledge of the earth. It was a sacred place, a sacred space, and a sacred experience. I have returned again, and it won’t be my last trip!” Tom Koening
Suwa
aza
t Pas
er Riv
Find us on the Web: Google Earth, coordinates Kapawi:
S2 32.460 W76 51.514
Lodge
u ka sut r Ku Rive
Sharamentsa
My stay at the Kapawi Ecolodge was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life. I have stayed at other ecolodges in the Amazon and elsewhere in South America and not a single one holds a candle to Kapawi. Whether walking through the rainforest learning about healing plants, trolling for monkeys, birds, pink dolphins, and caiman on the nearby rivers, or sharing a traditional meal, our Achuar guides and the Ecuadorean naturalists left an indelible imprint. I’m forever transformed by the total Kapawi experience! Key Anderson
Airport Ishpingo
o Loibver R
Patacocha Lagoon
er ú r/P ado Ecu onteer Fr
Bo
“Our family has traveled extensively throughout the world and our visit to the Kapawi Ecolodge was the most exciting, educational, fun, nourishing and extraordinary vacation we have ever had.” Lynne Twist
“No book, no classroom, no lecture could ever replicate the experience of nature in its fullest expression. It was truly a life-changing experience for our family.” Michael Olmstead
er Riv
In the midst of an inhospitable, magic and bio-diverse, environment, lies a responsible initiative.
Mariscal Foch E7-38 y Reina Victoria Edificio Reina Victoria, Of. 1 Tel: (+593.2) 600.9333 / Fax: (+593.2) 600.9334 24 hours: (+593.8) 703.3803 info@kapawi.com www.kapawi.com Quito - Ecuador
Certifications:
D
F
Recognitions: