Jamu Lodge is an eco-friendly retreat located in the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Jamu meaning Armadillo in the indigenous Siona language, is located along the Cuyabeno River, 15 minutes downstream from the wonderful Laguna Grande and immersed in the rainforest. Different kinds of activities allow visitors to enjoy the biodiversity of the surrounding nature and engage with the local community.

It offers an authentic jungle experience where comfort meets environmental sustainability, providing an escape into the wild beauty of nature.

  • Walk into the primary forest to learn about medicinal plants
  • Visit a siona family of tarapuy community to learn how to prepare yucca break
  • A good chance to observe the beautiful grazed dolphins
  • Bird watching while enjoying the paddling canoe
  • A night activity focused on the search for alligators on the banks of the river
CUYABENO TOURCUYABENO TOURCUYABENO TOUR
5 Days / 4 Nights4 Days / 3 Nights3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1 – Arrival / Motor-Canoe to the Jamu Lodge – Laguna GrandeDay 1 – Arrival / Motor-Canoe to the Jamu Lodge – Laguna GrandeDay 1 – Arrival / Motor-Canoe to the Jamu Lodge – Laguna Grande
Day 2 – Jungle Walk / Lagoon Swimming Day 2 – Jungle Walk / Lagoon Swimming Day 2 – Jungle Walk / Lagoon Swimming 
Day 3 – Visit a family of the Tarapuy community / Nighttime Jungle WalkDay 3 – Visit a family of the Tarapuy community / Nighttime Jungle WalkDay 3 – Optional Early-morning Birdwatching / Departure
Day 4 – Dugout Canoe BirdwatchingDay 4 – Optional Early-morning Birdwatching / Departure 
Day 5 – Optional Early-morning Birdwatching / Departure 
  • Accommodation in the selected room.

  • Complete feeding (the tour starts and ends with the lunch on the Bridge of the Reserve)

SHARED TOUR:

  • Excursions and activities according to the established itinerary related to the number of nights booked.
  • Certified bilingual guide English, naturally Spanish)
  • Raincoats, life jackets and rubber boots.
  • Transportation (canoe) Cuyabeno Reserve Bridge-Jamu Lodge- Cuyabeno
    Reserve Bridge:
    Transfer in: 12:00pm in regular group of passengers.
    Transfer out: 9:30am in regular group.

*All transportation is shared.

*Any additional Transfer different to the regular schedule will have an extra cost.

 
  • Transportation Quito – Entrance bridge to the Cuyabeno Reserve – Quito.
  • Entrance to Cuyabeno (Free)
  • Community $ 10.00 per person.
  • Breakfast on the 1st day and dinner on the last day.
  • All kinds of drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.

Gallery Jamu Cuyabeno Eco Lodge

Prices are Per Person – 2026

Tours

Included in all rates

  • Accommodation in the selected room.

  • Complete feeding (the tour starts and ends with the lunch on the Bridge of the Reserve)

SHARED TOUR:

  • Excursions and activities according to the established itinerary related to the number of nights booked.
  • Certified bilingual guide English, naturally Spanish)
  • Raincoats, life jackets and rubber boots.
  • Transportation (canoe) Cuyabeno Reserve Bridge-Jamu Lodge- Cuyabeno
    Reserve Bridge:
    Transfer in: 12:00pm in regular group of passengers.
    Transfer out: 9:30am in regular group.
 

Accommodation

SIMPLE 1 queen size bed
MATRIMONIAL 1 queen size bed
DOUBLE 2 single beds
TRIPLE 3 single beds / 1 queen size bed + 1 single bed
CUADRUPLE 4 single beds / 2 queen size beds / 1 queen size bed + 2 single beds

Services

Lodge areas

We have a spacious dining room in contact with nature and artificially lit during the day with the capacity to serve more than 40 guests, living areas and a bar. We also have two beautiful towers where you can rest in the hammocks arranged for you or enjoy the Cuyabeno River in our sloths.
 
Fresh and local food
We have the ability to prepare and serve fresh food in a place as isolated as the Cuyabeno Reserve. In this activity we make sure that the ingredients we use are fresh and local, such as plantain and yucca. In this way they are used in the base of our recipes.
 
Relaxing
Have a delicious cocktail or a beer in our comfortable hammock lounge under a thatched hut, the perfect space for you to relax and unwind after enjoying tours of the Cuyabeno Reserve.

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Tours

Cuyabeno
Tour 3 days / 2 nights

Experience the magic of the Amazon on a 3-day, 2-night journey through the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Nestled along the banks of a tranquil lagoon, Jamu Cuyabeno Eco Lodge offers an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

This compact yet unforgettable tour is perfect for those

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Cuyabeno
Tour 4 days / 3 nights

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night adventure into the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest. Located deep within the breathtaking Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Jamu Cuyabeno Eco Lodge offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in pristine nature.

Explore winding rivers, lush forests, and a vibrant ecosystem teeming with wildlife, including pink

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Cuyabeno
Tour 5 days / 4 nights

Embark on an unforgettable journey deep into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with this 5 days – 4 nights tour at Jamu Eco Lodge. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those looking to experience the magic of the Amazon.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Amazon with Jamu Eco Lodge,

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Jamu Cuyabeno Eco Lodge

If you have questions about Jamu, please, contact us directly or fill the following contact form

Jamu Lodge Map

Entry Requirements

 

The following information is provided by the Ministries of the Interior and Human Relations for citizens who wish to visit and get to know Ecuador.

Therefore, Responsible travel as a tour operator considers the following guidelines in order to generate a satisfactory experience on your trip through Ecuador. Nevertheless, please note that any requirement can change without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure to comply with the current requirements when entering the country.

Visa

The duration to visit the country is 90 days a year; if you are going to extend your visit, it is recommended to pay an extension.

List of countries that need a visa to enter Ecuador:

AfghanistanGuinea BissauRepublic of the Congo
AlbaniaHaitiDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea
Angola KenyaSenegal
BangladeshKyrgyzstanSierra Leone
CameroonIndiaSyria
ChadIraqSri Lanka
Ivory CoastIranSomalia
CubaLibyaSudan
EgyptMaliSouth Sudan
EritreaMauritaniaTajikistan
EthiopiaMyanmarUzbekistan
PhilippinesNigeriaVenezuela
GambiaPakistanVietnam
GhanaNepalYemen
GuineaDemocratic Republic of the Congo 

Applying for a visa

In case of applying for a visa and being able to enter the country. Please contact the following emails: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec and citasvisas@cancilleriga.gob.ec.

For more information, there are links to Ecuadorian embassies as well as foreign embassies within the country.

In the case of entering the country by land or river

The Government, through its Ministries, provides that foreign citizens who enter the country through the land or river borders of Colombia and Peru may present their apostilled certificate indicating that they do not have a criminal record; this certificate must have been issued in their country of origin or residence in the last five years.  or in turn request the review of the corresponding information through the Ecuadorian Migration System (SIMIEC).

The following individuals are exempt from filing

  • Holders of a valid Ecuadorean visa
  • Holders of diplomatic passports
  • Children and adolescents under 18
  • Victims of human trafficking.

COVID-19 rules

There is not a COVID certificate needed at the moment, but if you experience symptoms prior to your trip, you can complete a health application and bring it to the airport.

Conditions for passport validity

The passport must be valid for at least half a year. Access is restricted without a valid or reported lost document

 Galapagos Islands

People could visit until 60 days. For enter, you need to present:

Foreign Exchange

When you leave the country, you must declare the foreign exchange if you exceed the aggregate of $1,380.

Personal ID

As a regular law, you must carry your identification. Always keep a copy of your passport, with the pages containing your photo and Ecuadorian entrance stamp.


 

Output Requirements

 

Departure of Foreign Citizens

  1. Valid passport
  2. Ticket Flight

Departure of national and foreign minors

Ecuadorian children and adolescents and resident foreigners may leave the national territory under the following conditions:

  • Accompanied by their parents, legal guardians, or whoever exercises parental authority, or with one of their parents with prior notarial or judicial authorization from those who are not traveling with them.
  • Alone or with third parties with the prior authorization of the parents, guardians, or those who exercise parental authority.
 
 
 
 

lenguage

The native language is Spanish. Some indigenous people speak Spanish, Quechua, and English. The indigenous communities living in the jungle speak their languages and dialects.

At Responsible Travel, we are trained to provide the best experience to the tourist. For this reason, our team of guides is bilingual, as are most of our suppliers (hotels and restaurants).