Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

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Ecuador|South America
85
Wildlife
58
Access
66
Stay
66
Safety
86
Photo
82
Crowds
62
Cost
86
Birding

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is one of the most accessible gateways into the Ecuadorian Amazon, with blackwater lagoons, flooded forest, and excellent boat based wildlife watching. It is especially strong for monkeys, caiman, river dolphins, and lowland rainforest atmosphere.

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Wildlife Species

Amazon River Dolphin

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Hoatzin

Common

Bird · Best time: Morning

Black Caiman

Common

Reptile · Best time: Night

Squirrel Monkey

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Blackwater lagoons, flooded forest, rivers, lowland rainforest
Elevation
190-300m
Climate
Humid equatorial
Area
About 6000 km2

Weather

Best Months
DecemberJanuaryAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
21-32°C
Rainfall
High year round
Humidity
80-100%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Quito to Lago Agrio, then road and canoe transfer

Boat approach from reserve entry point

Transport
  • Canoe to jungle lodges
  • Lagoon wildlife excursions
  • Night walks and boat trips

Where to Stay

Jungle lodges in the Cuyabeno system

Budget to Mid-range

Lodge · Boat access

Eco lodges on blackwater lagoons

Mid-range

Eco Lodge · Inside reserve waterways

Location

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