Birders, rafters and fans of bucolic Andean retreats will love this ecolodge. About 12km north of Baeza, this riverside spot has trails through the trees and more than 90 acres of reserve land across the river. It's well placed for excursions to San Rafael Falls, river put-ins and caving adventures, and the helpful staff can organize all manner of tours.
Río Quijos Eco Lodge
The Oriente
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21.6 MILES
Ecuador's largest waterfall and a slash of Río Quijos cut through thick patches of cloud forest. To visit the falls, catch a bus from Baeza to Lago Agrio …
28.6 MILES
Outside of Cotundo, the El Arca Rescue Center houses a myriad of rehabilitated animals in well-kept cages. Walk with a guide on the winding pathway to see…
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21.6 MILES
Ecuador's largest waterfall and a slash of Río Quijos cut through thick patches of cloud forest. To visit the falls, catch a bus from Baeza to Lago Agrio …
28.6 MILES
Outside of Cotundo, the El Arca Rescue Center houses a myriad of rehabilitated animals in well-kept cages. Walk with a guide on the winding pathway to see…