About
Jamu Lodge
Jamu means arrmadillo in the “paicoca” Siona indigenous language. Jamu Lodge is located in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve at 15 minutes downstream from the Laguna Grande, this ecolodge has a policy of minimal environmental impact and take care the nature, the use of solar panels help to provide energy in the rooms and social areas. In addition, all inorganic material is packaged and taken out of the reserve regularly, the organic material is used of compost. Its biodigesters allow to maintain the impact of pollution to a minimum by using enzymes and natural bacteria, which treat all wastewater from the lodge. The entrance to the lodge is done by river transportation service (motor canoes with ecological engines) that is offered by the siona local community with the coordination of the Lodge, thus offer more incomes to this community.
JAMU LODGE
Accommodation and Services
Jamu Lodge offers 3 cabins and 2 towers keeping a traditional and rustic style of the jungle with elevated thatched roofs. Three of the cabins with 2 double rooms each one with its own private baths and shower with hot water, the rooms have two comfortable beds with mosquito nets; and the 2 towers have 8 double and 2 triple rooms. In the principal cabin is the spacious dining room and hammocks area for resting. And the last cabin includes the kitchen area and the crew accommodation.
Suites
Jamu Lodge also has 3 comfortable and exclusive suites of 60 meters of area and capacity for 5 persons each one, keeping the rustic style but with elegance and comfort of the first class lodge in Cuyabeno, all suites offer its own balcony, couch, small living room, shower and bath tub private with hot water, night lamps, USB switches, mineral water bottles, a fruit tray daily and optional breakfast and dinner room services.
Dining room
The heart of our lodge is a spacious dining room. We pride ourselves on our ability to prepare and serve fresh food of excellent quality in such an isolated place. In this activity we make sure that the fresh and local ingredients, such as bananas and cassava are used in the base of our recipes, so that you have the pleasure of eating and enjoying in the natural atmosphere of the surrounding jungle. Our blend of Ecuadorian and international cuisine cheers your palate. Afterwards you can enjoy a cocktail in the bar or relax with a beer in our comfortable hammock lounge.
During the activities you are accompanied by a certified naturalist & bilingual guide (English & Spanish speaking language). The trip services end in Lago Agrio so you have the option of taking the bus or a flight from Lago Agrio to Quito and we can arrange one of these two options for you.
Activities
• Walk in the jungle
• Birdwatching
• Alligator observations
• Paddling kayak/native canoes
• Visit to the Siona community
• Night Walk
JAMU LODGE
OUR TOURS
Cuyabeno Jungle Tour
5 days / 4 nights
Cuyabeno Jungle Tour
4 days / 3 nights
Cuyabeno Jungle Tour
3 days / 2 nights
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
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"My friend and I spent 3 nigths at this lodge. The staff was great - accommodating and helpfull. The place was clean and nice and the food very good. Our room was a real jungle adventure in a good way. Our guide Ronald was very knowing about the plants and animals we saw during our stay. We give him our best recommendations. He had a very good English. We went on a day walk in the Cuyabeno, a nocturnal walk, visited a local community, went for a swim in Lago Grande, watched the sunset and looked for caymans in the dark. This 4 day stay was one of our best adventures travelling Ecuador."
Alice
Designer, 34 years, june/2019
"The trip exceeded our already high expectations. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The meals were excellent and varied. The longboat drivers were skilled and the guides were fantastic. We really enjoyed all the staff but our guide Veronica was perfect for our tour. As a local, she could spot things easily and rapidly. The day visiting the village was really interesting and not what I had expected which was a tourist orientated show. We learnt a lot. The days were busy with lots of opportunities to better understand the reserve and its wildlife"
Guyshill
Student, 21 years, may/2019
"The Jamu lodge hosted us on a 3 nights /4 days tour. This has been a unique, diverse experience. We did a lot animal watching through canoe rides but also had the best morning and night jungle walks.
The lodge staff were very friendly and halpfull.
Our naturalist guide Ronald Silva was one of a kind ! He had such a vast experience and knowledge and our jungle time was perfect."
Galithe
Doctor, 45 years, may/2019