Some places you visit. Others you truly experience.
Cuyabeno is one of them.
Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, where rivers wind through the rainforest and wildlife can appear around every corner, lies Cuyabeno—a destination for travelers looking to disconnect from the outside world and connect with one of the most extraordinary natural regions on Earth.
And there is one fact that makes this region even more remarkable.
The Amazon: One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
In 2011, the Amazon rainforest was recognized as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” through an international initiative organized by New7Wonders and supported by a worldwide public vote.
There is an important distinction: this recognition was not granted by UNESCO or the United Nations. It was the result of an international private initiative. The recognition refers to the Amazon as a vast natural region shared by several South American countries, including Ecuador.
So when we talk about the Amazon as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Ecuadorian Amazon is part of this extraordinary ecosystem.
And this is where our story begins.
Cuyabeno: One of the Gateways to the Ecuadorian Amazon
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is one of those places where the Amazon stops being something you simply see in photographs and becomes something you experience firsthand.
You don’t come to Cuyabeno just to look at the rainforest.
You come to listen to it.
To glide quietly along its rivers and lagoons as the rainforest reflects across the water.
To walk beneath towering trees and discover the smaller creatures that call the jungle home.
To watch birds soaring above the canopy, monkeys moving through the branches, and, if you’re lucky, some of the Amazon’s most iconic wildlife.
No two excursions are exactly alike.
Every sunrise has its own soundtrack.
Every sunset transforms the landscape.
An Experience That Begins on the Water
One of the best ways to experience Cuyabeno is by canoe.
As you slowly make your way through the rivers and lagoons, the rainforest seems to close in around you. The sounds of the city disappear, and an entirely different world takes over.
The water, the trees, the birds, and the sounds of the rainforest create a setting that is difficult to describe in words.
You have to experience it for yourself.
Wildlife in Cuyabeno
Cuyabeno is known for its extraordinary biodiversity.
During your visit, you may encounter a remarkable variety of birds, monkeys, reptiles, fish, insects, and countless other species that make up this complex Amazonian ecosystem.
But the rainforest also teaches us something important:
The animals are not here to entertain us.
We are entering their home.
That is why responsible tourism matters. Observing wildlife respectfully, keeping a safe distance, and following your guide’s recommendations are all part of the experience.
More Than Tourism: An Opportunity to Protect the Amazon
The beauty of Cuyabeno also comes with a responsibility.
Nature-based tourism can help create economic opportunities for local communities, strengthen tourism services, and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest.
When you choose to travel responsibly in Cuyabeno, you’re not simply booking an excursion.
You’re supporting a way of experiencing the rainforest that helps keep it alive for future generations.
Why Visit Cuyabeno?
Because you want to experience an authentic side of the Amazon.
Because you’re looking for something completely different from a traditional vacation.
Because you want to wake up surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest, paddle through flooded forests, and look up at a sky filled with stars far from the lights of the city.
Because you want to discover one of Ecuador’s most breathtaking natural destinations.
And because some experiences don’t stay in your photographs.
They stay with you forever.
Experience Cuyabeno
The Amazon rainforest was internationally recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and Ecuador is part of this vast and extraordinary region.
Cuyabeno gives you the opportunity to step into the Amazon and experience it up close.
Come paddle its waters.
Walk through its rainforest.
Listen to its sounds.
Discover its wildlife.
Meet the people who live and work in this remarkable territory.
Your Ecuadorian Amazon adventure begins in Cuyabeno.
Book your experience and discover a rainforest that isn’t simply a place you visit.
It’s a place you feel.
