Accommodation
Cotococha Amazon Lodge is located on the shores of the Napo River. The Napo River is one of the major tributaries of the great Amazon River.
Two hundred kilometers east of Quito, at an altitude of approximately 500 meters, the Cotococha Lodge is in an area that forms part of the Upper Amazon Basin, characterized by small Quichua communities and abundant vegetation.
Read more about the Cotococha Amazon Lodge in the Accommodation section.
Transport
Transport will be provided as described in the itinerary. If you require transfers to the Lodge, please request this at the time of your enquiry.
Meals
All meals (from the dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day).
Staff
Our team of local guides will be available at the Lodge,
Age Restriction
This trip is suitable for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle.
Optional Activities
We provide a wide range of excursions and activities from the Cotococha Amazon Lodge. These are very flexible, so guests are able to design their own itinerary day by day, in coordination with the local guide, customizing their trip according to their wishes and interests.
Most itineraries include visits to the local communities, hikes in the rain forest, canoe trips, night walks, cascade visits, river tubing or rafting, and other activities.
Some excursions will be shared with other passengers, but to maintain a high level of personal service the group size is limited to 12 in most conditions. Bigger groups are possible and additional guides will be used when necessary, in order to enjoy your trip in the most comfortable and safest way.
Please see the Cotococha Amazon Lodge Activities page for full details.
What To Bring
Cotococha Lodge is situated in the Amazon Rainforest so the weather is usually nice and warm but you have to be prepared for light to heavy rains.
So bring mainly light clothes and just a few warmer ones for the evenings or when it starts raining.
We recommend you to pack following on your trip to Cotococha:
- Passport (bring always a copy as well)
- Camera Film with flash (high speed films are recommended (200-400 ASA))
- Insect repellent
- Sun cream (a high factor is recommended)
- Lip balm (a high factor is recommended)
- Light cotton pants
- Long-sleeved light cotton shirts
- Shorts
- Bathing Suit
- Comfortable shoes and/or sandals for at the lodge
- Extra pairs of socks
- Hat or Cap for sun protection
- Small day pack
- Plastic bags to protect cameras or films from rain and humidity
- Flashlight and batteries
- Binoculars (if possible)
Cotococha Amazon Lodge provides:
- Rubber boots (up to size 46 (European size))
- Rain coats
- Life jackets for canoe, balsa and tubing trips on the river
Group Size
Min 1, Max 36
Other Information
Cotococha Amazon Lodge is strategically located in the upper Amazon basin, making access easy for any means of transportation. The location is also very well suited to make the famous loop Quito – Cotococha Amazon Lodge – Baños (or reverse).
A huge advantage for travellers who want to continue southwards through Ecuador as you will not have to return to Quito.
Guests can arrange their own transport to the Lodge, or we can arrange this for you.
Operator Remarks
Climate
In the tropical rainforest it is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather.
A common question we receive is about the “dry and rainy seasons” of the Amazon, but it is better not to trust such generalizations to plan a trip. At times it can be hot and sunny, but a cool rainstorm may appear at a moment’s notice during any time of the year.
In general the driest months are between November and February and the wettest months between April and July.