Las Cascadas Jungle Lodge

Overview

Description

Las Cascadas Lodge is located within one of the most outstanding tourism provinces: Pastaza. Within a couple hours from the lodge, you can find animal reserves, the city of Puyo (known for its handicrafts), and the town of Baños (noted for its spirituality, its many adventure sports, and hot springs).

Northeast of the lodge at the shores of the Arajuno River, you will find the Las Cascadas community, inhabited by the indigenous Quichuas known for their skills in agriculture and dairy production.

Rooms

9

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 3

Percentage of local employees: 67%

Las Cascadas Lodge promotes sustainability by conserving 740 acres (300 hectares) of primary and secondary forest. Upon arriving at the lodge, visitors note the distinct change between the noise of the city and the tranquility of nature. The preservation of this area is made possible by a carbon offset project, which is financed by tourists who travel with the tour operator Surtrek. This money is used to support the reforestation of the area and to purchase adjoining land to expand the reserve.

Las Cascadas also contributes to development projects within the Cajabamba community, for example, an initiative this year focuses on providing dental care to children of the village.

Rates

$150 and up

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.surtrek.com/cascadas_jungle_ecuador.html (available in English, French and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

Nearest local/national airport: Cotopaxi (LTX)

Travel time to nearest airport: 3.5 hours by car

Part of the road that connects Las Cascadas with the main highway (Puyo - Tena) requires a 4x4 vehicle.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

August 2009.

Photo courtesy of Las Cascadas Jungle Lodge, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.