La Campiña del Quijos

Overview

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Type of destination:

Farm / ranch / rural
River / lake / wetland
Forest / rainforest

Type of accomodation:

Hotel / inn
Research station

Rates: (in US dollars)

$26 – $50
See details about rates below.

Description

We are located between the Andes and the Amazon, in Ecuador's Napo province. The valley is surrounded by three national parks that protect 14 forest and wildlife areas. The region is considered a hotspot or refuge for a large concentration of biodiversity in Ecuador. There is amazing natural scenery, with areas to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities from canopy and other sports to exotic bird watching. The region has an enormous variety of waterfalls, including San Rafael, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the country.

La Campiña del Quijos is a conservation project that offers the chance to enjoy an alternative natural destination with the comfort and hospitality of a first-class establishment.

Rooms

11 cabins and suites

Amenities

Event space (conferences / parties)
Hot water
Internet connection - wireless
Laundry service
Pets allowed
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Television
Wheelchair accessible - two cabins have access for the physically challenged

Other: Library, sports and day care areas, domestic animal shelters, fish farms, canopy, lake fishing, forest nursery, social event hall, and areas with lush vegetation.

Activities

Adventure sports
Biking
Bird watching
Canopy exploration
Eco / nature / wildlife
Fishing
Horseback riding
River rafting / kayaking
Volunteers accepted
Walking / hiking

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 4

Percentage of local employees: 100%

We are pioneering conservation and sustainable tourism. Some of our efforts include:

Restoring lands destroyed by livestock.
Actively performing scientific social and environmental research.
Developing small technical validation projects and alternative technologies to preserve natural resources.
Starting to develop long-term development efforts to reforest critical areas.
Spreading the word regarding the ecological value of the region.
Building ties with the community and encouraging local business. All of our staff is local and we hire people from the rural area and local groups to provide tourist services like horseback riding, rafting, and other activities.
Since 2008, the Campiña de Quijos and Rainforest Alliance have formed a partnership to implement Best Management Practices for sustainable tourism.

Rates

$26 – $50

Campiña del Quijos operates year-round. The best time to visit is the dry season, from October to April.

For more information about our rates write info@campquijos.com.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

We are 68 miles (110 km) east of Quito, only 2 hours from the capital on a very good paved highway.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

www.ecotourisminamerica.com/lodgings/38/ (available in English). Business profile for La Campiña del Quijos Amazon Eco Resort & Adventures on the Ecotourism in America Web site.