El Monte
Sustainable Lodge

El Monte Lodge is a nature-focused lodge located in the Ecuadorian Amazon within the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the country. Surrounded by primary rainforest, rivers, and lagoons, the lodge offers an authentic experience in the Amazon, ideal for travelers interested in wildlife observation, nature exploration, and responsible tourism.

The lodge provides comfortable accommodations designed to blend with the natural environment. Guests can participate in activities such as canoe excursions through flooded forests, guided jungle hikes, birdwatching, and night walks to discover nocturnal wildlife. These excursions are led by experienced naturalist guides who share knowledge about the Amazon ecosystem, its remarkable biodiversity, and the traditions of the local communities living in the region.

General Interest Program

Precios son por persona – 2026

 

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Actividades

Granja de mariposas

Justo al otro lado del río Mindo desde El Monte se encuentra la granja de mariposas de Mindo, que es el lugar favorito de muchos de los huéspedes. En la Granja, un guía te presentará el ciclo de vida completo de muchas especies de mariposas locales, desde el huevo hasta cuando ya es adulto. Luego, puedes caminar dentro de un invernadero cerrado y observar muchas de las especies de mariposas locales que se encuentran en Mindo.

Jardín de orquídeas

También se encuentra en el pueblo de Mindo el Jardín de Orquídeas Harmonia. Con más de 200 especies de orquídeas, en su mayoría originarias del área de Mindo, el Orquideario La Harmonia es una visita hermosa para los amantes de las orquídeas y de las plantas en general. Se les proporcionara una guía que identificará las diversas especies de esta fascinante planta.

Teleférico

Es un paseo por la naturaleza de 45 minutos desde El Monte, los huéspedes llegan a un cruce de 530 metros del río Nambillo en teleférico o "tarabita". El teleférico ofrece unas vistas espectaculares del valle de Nambillo y también de un extenso sistema de senderos, muchos de los cuales dan acceso a diversas cascadas.

Observación de aves

There are many excellent guides in and around Mindo. It started with Bird Guides and has now expanded to English-speaking naturalist guides. This has been one of the biggest successes of the environmental/ecotourism movement here in Mindo.

Montar a caballo

A las afueras de la ciudad de Mindo, o a unos 15 minutos en taxi desde El Monte, se ofrecen paseos a caballo. Los caballos están bien entrenados y se ofrecen caminatas con guía por caminos de terracería. Los huéspedes pueden elegir entre 1 hora, 2 horas o hasta 3 horas. Además se proporcionan sillas de montar de estilo occidental.

Tubing

One of the favorite activities of our guests is White-Water Tubing. Large truck inner tubes are roped securely together and up to 7 guests can float on these “rafts” down the Rio Mindo. “Float” is maybe not the best word to describe this thrilling journey.

Tirolesa

One of the favorite adventure activitities are the Ziplines, with a course of 10 lines varying in speed and elevation this should satisfy all adrenaline seekers! All 10 lines takes about 1 hour to complete and the Ziplines themselves are about a 1 hour walk or 15 minute ride from El Monte Sustainable Lodge.

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Requisitos de ingreso

 

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.


 

Requisitos de salida

 

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).