CANANGUENO LODGE FAQS
Below are some of the questions we have received from our visitors.
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Where is Canangueno Lodge located?
Canangueno Lodge is located in the Siona Community – Seoqueya in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Production Reserve in the province of Sucumbíos in the northeast of the Amazon Region of Ecuador in the heart of the jungle where you can see more variety of flora and fauna of Cuyabeno.
How is the weather in the Cuyabeno reserve?
It is a tropical forest with rainfall between 3,000 and 4,000 mm cubic per year, and humidity between 85 and 95%. From December to March it has a marked dry season; the rainy season goes from April to July, and from August to November the rain is moderate. The annual temperature oscillates around 25 degrees Celsius.
What to take to Canangueno Lodge?
The dress is casual and comfortable, there is no need to wear anything but short or long pants and light long-sleeved shirts.
We recommend bringing what is detailed below:
- LONG PANTS, 2 OR MORE (NOT JEANS)
- SHORTS, 2 OR MORE
T-SHIRTS OF COTTON, 3 OR MORE - COTTON SOCKS, ONE PAIR PER DAY
- COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES AND SANDALS
- WINDBREAKER OR SWEATER
- SWIMSUIT
- COTTON UNDERWEAR
- SUNGLASSES
- DIGITAL CAMERA
- SMALL BACKPACK (WATERPROOF)
- INSECT REPELLENT
- REAR LOCKING BAGS FOR KEEPING CLOTHING EQUIPMENT DRY BINOCULARS (OPTIONAL)
- TORCH (FLASHLIGHT) WITH ADDITIONAL BATTERIES SUNSCREEN
- BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
- BOOK AND NOTEBOOK
- TOWEL
- ALCOHOL FIRST-AID KIT
- Toilet kit (biodegradable soap and shampoo)
- Hat or cap ORIGINAL PASSPORT
Do I need a vaccine to go to the Amazon Jungle?
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements to enter the Cuyabeno Reserve or to participate in visits to Canangueno Lodge, however, you can consult your family doctor for up- to-date information on yellow fever vaccines.
Routine: What is recommended is to have all the vaccines indicated by the World Health Organization for domestic and foreign travelers, especially with the Coronavirus vaccination card before entering Ecuador.
Are there ATMs in Cuyabeno?
n the Cuyabeno Bridge there are no banks or ATMs, since you are at the entrance of the Ecuadorian jungle, which is advisable to anticipate your withdrawal money in any city of the country or if you are in Lago Agrio you can find banks and ATMs.
We recommend bringing cash in small amounts and designations for passenger safety.
Payment and booking process
How does the booking process work?
Reservations will be made only with the confirmation of Canangueno Lodge, in writing to the customer, who will be sent a service voucher.
Payments will be received by bank transfer, deposit, or check to EMOTIONPLANET CIA LTDA. The bank details for tour payments are as follows:
PICHINCHA BENCH
CURRENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 3410066204 RUC 1792050944001
IN THE NAME OF EMOTIONPLANET CIA LTDA QUITO-ECUADOR
The bank charges will not be borne by the company, once banking transactions have been made by the passenger.
Are all your prices in U.S. dollars?
Yes, all our prices are quoted in US dollars. (OFFICIAL CURRENCY OF ECUADOR).
What information is required for the reservation and invoice?
Surname
First name
Passport number
Nationality
Date of birth
Allergies or diseases
Dietary Restrictions
Contact phone
Room type
Date of travel (nigth tours)
What is included in the Canangueno Lodge Tour?
PRICES INCLUDE:
THE PRICES INCLUDE:
Bilingual Naturalist Guides
Day and night excursions
Field equipment (raincoat, rubber boots, mosquito net, life vest).
Electricity per hour to recharge batteries.
Rooms with private bathroom (toilet, shower and sink)
Meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner, purified water and tea, at the lodge) PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Transportation (by air or bus) Quito- Puente Cuyabeno- Quito Food before and after the tour
$5.00 community tour (casabe)
$5.00 visit to Shaman
Additional drinks Tips
Does the cost of the trip include medical insurance?
No, you must use or take out private health insurance in case of emergency.
Please note that it is a mandatory requirement to have travel health insurance.