Ecotourism in Amazon

We stayed at Casa Sinchi-Sacha Lodge in Amazon during our second weekend trip. The lodge, run by an indigenous group is located on the bank of Napo River, one of the tributaries of the Amazon River. We learned how people maintain livelihood maximizing the assets available locally in different regions in Ecuador. Obviously, ecotourism in Amazon is one of the best ways to generate sustained income, offering tourists to experience the region’s rich culture and nature.    

View of Napo River from the lodge.

Guestes sleep in mosquito-nets.

On the first day, we were initiated by a wild taste of “chocolate fondue” served on a banana leave. This Amazonian delicacy with a hint of Europe is made from ingredients straight from the garden—cacao beans, oranges, bananas, even fondue forks (except for sugar added to sweeten chocolate).

Fresh cacao fruits taken from the garden.

Wild chocolate foundue

On the second day, we immersed ourselves in the ancient tropical rainforest whole day. We learned flora and fauna in Amazong while hiking, rope-swinging, picnicng, and swimming in rivers.

Hiking with rubber boots

Tropical rainforest

Riverside picnic

Nobuyuki Imamura