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Canoe crossing the Laguna Grande under a golden sunset in Cuyabeno Travel Tips
Cuyabeno: Discover the Magic of Ecuador’s Amazon, Part of One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature

Some places you visit. Others you truly experience. Cuyabeno is one of them — your gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon, part of…

Aug 28, 2026 Read Article
Travelers arriving by canoe at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Travel Tips
Is Cuyabeno Safe? What Travelers Should Know

Is Cuyabeno safe to visit? How the reserve is protected, how guided excursions work, and what health precautions actually matter — answered…

Aug 24, 2026 Read Article
Aerial view of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge beside the lagoon Travel Tips
Cuyabeno or Yasuní: Which Amazon Reserve Should You Visit?

Cuyabeno vs Yasuní is the classic Ecuador Amazon dilemma. Flooded forest and pink dolphins, or terra firme and clay licks? An honest…

Aug 24, 2026 Read Article
Travelers navigating the Cuyabeno River by motorized canoe Travel Tips
How to Get to Cuyabeno from Quito: Step-by-Step Travel Guide

Flight or bus to Lago Agrio, road to the Cuyabeno Bridge and motorized canoe to the lodge: the complete route from Quito…

Aug 21, 2026 Read Article
Flooded forest and mirror-like waters of the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit Cuyabeno: A Guide to the Seasons of the Flooded Forest

High water or low water? Learn how the two seasons of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve change the flooded forest — and how…

Aug 21, 2026 Read Article
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