Huella Verde Rainforest Lodge

Top choice in Puyo


On an isolated meander of the Río Bobonaza around 45km south of Puyo, Huella Verde puts even the bigger Yasuní lodges to shame by offering fascinating excursions in equally intact jungle for a fraction of the price: ethnobotanic jungle hikes, chocolate-making and canoe adventures with Kichwa guides (extra charges apply).

There is also a restaurant (mains $6 to $15). Two bungalows, each with private bathrooms and hammock-slung terraces, have capacity for just six – making reservations obligatory.

Head to the village of Canelos, off the Puyo–Macas road (a $25 taxi ride from Puyo), from where there's a complimentary canoe.


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