Cuyabeno in pictures

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Cuyabeno photos from the reserve, the river and everyday life at the lodge

Cuyabeno photos, straight from the river

Every one of these Cuyabeno photos was taken in and around the reserve — by our guides, our team and the travelers who share their pictures with us after the trip. Nothing here is stock photography: this is what the flooded forest, the Laguna Grande and everyday life at the lodge really look like. Click any photo to see it in full size.

Pink river dolphin swimming among the flooded vegetation in Cuyabeno Pink river dolphin swimming among the flooded vegetation in Cuyabeno
Pink river dolphin surfacing in the Cuyabeno River Pink river dolphin surfacing in the Cuyabeno River
Jaguar walking along a riverbank in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jaguar walking along a riverbank in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Jaguar cooling off in the river among the vegetation Jaguar cooling off in the river among the vegetation
Harpy eagle perched high in the canopy of the Cuyabeno Reserve Harpy eagle perched high in the canopy of the Cuyabeno Reserve
Harpy eagle watching from a branch in the Amazon rainforest Harpy eagle watching from a branch in the Amazon rainforest
Giant otters swimming in a creek of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Giant otters swimming in a creek of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Family of giant otters in the dark waters of Cuyabeno Family of giant otters in the dark waters of Cuyabeno
Black caiman floating in the waters of the Cuyabeno Reserve Black caiman floating in the waters of the Cuyabeno Reserve
Caiman seen up close during the night tour in Cuyabeno Caiman seen up close during the night tour in Cuyabeno
Three-toed sloth with its baby hanging from a branch in Cuyabeno Three-toed sloth with its baby hanging from a branch in Cuyabeno
Green anaconda coiled in the vegetation of the Cuyabeno wetlands Green anaconda coiled in the vegetation of the Cuyabeno wetlands
Anaconda coiled at the edge of the water in Cuyabeno Anaconda coiled at the edge of the water in Cuyabeno
Motorized canoe arriving through the jungle waterways of Cuyabeno Motorized canoe arriving through the jungle waterways of Cuyabeno
Traditional canoe at the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge pier Traditional canoe at the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge pier
Travelers navigating the Cuyabeno River by motorized canoe Travelers navigating the Cuyabeno River by motorized canoe
Canoe ride through the flooded forest of Cuyabeno Canoe ride through the flooded forest of Cuyabeno
Local guide leading a motorized canoe ride through the Cuyabeno Reserve Local guide leading a motorized canoe ride through the Cuyabeno Reserve
Dusk over the Laguna Grande in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Dusk over the Laguna Grande in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Flooded forest and mirror-like waters of the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno Flooded forest and mirror-like waters of the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno
Traveler photographing wildlife from the canoe in Cuyabeno Traveler photographing wildlife from the canoe in Cuyabeno
Travelers on a canoe safari in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Travelers on a canoe safari in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Traveler jumping into the Laguna Grande at sunset, Cuyabeno Traveler jumping into the Laguna Grande at sunset, Cuyabeno
Paddling a traditional canoe in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Paddling a traditional canoe in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Traveler enjoying the river breeze at the bow of a canoe in Cuyabeno Traveler enjoying the river breeze at the bow of a canoe in Cuyabeno
Travelers jumping into the lagoon at sunset, Cuyabeno Travelers jumping into the lagoon at sunset, Cuyabeno
Paddler silhouetted against the sunset on the Cuyabeno lagoon Paddler silhouetted against the sunset on the Cuyabeno lagoon
Red-capped cardinal perched on a branch in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Red-capped cardinal perched on a branch in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Squirrel monkey in the rainforest canopy near Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Squirrel monkey in the rainforest canopy near Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Monkey spotted from the canoe in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Monkey spotted from the canoe in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Anaconda resting on a branch above the water in Cuyabeno Anaconda resting on a branch above the water in Cuyabeno
Macaws perched on a palm tree in the Amazon rainforest Macaws perched on a palm tree in the Amazon rainforest
Herons gathering at sunset on the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno Herons gathering at sunset on the Laguna Grande, Cuyabeno
Blue-and-yellow macaws perched near Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Blue-and-yellow macaws perched near Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Anhinga about to take flight over the Cuyabeno River Anhinga about to take flight over the Cuyabeno River
Parrots feeding on a tree in front of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Parrots feeding on a tree in front of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Three-toed sloth hanging in the trees of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Three-toed sloth hanging in the trees of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Woolly monkey feeding in the canopy of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Woolly monkey feeding in the canopy of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Tiny glass frog with transparent skin found in Cuyabeno Tiny glass frog with transparent skin found in Cuyabeno
Close-up of a woolly monkey in the Cuyabeno rainforest Close-up of a woolly monkey in the Cuyabeno rainforest
Masked crimson tanager among the leaves in Cuyabeno Masked crimson tanager among the leaves in Cuyabeno
Canoe crossing the Laguna Grande under a golden sunset in Cuyabeno Canoe crossing the Laguna Grande under a golden sunset in Cuyabeno
Fiery sunset sky over the flooded trees of the Laguna Grande Fiery sunset sky over the flooded trees of the Laguna Grande
Paddleboarding on the lagoon at sunset in Cuyabeno Paddleboarding on the lagoon at sunset in Cuyabeno
Traveler jumping into the Laguna Grande at sunset Traveler jumping into the Laguna Grande at sunset
Guided walk through the flooded forest of Cuyabeno Guided walk through the flooded forest of Cuyabeno
Rainbow over the lagoon in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Rainbow over the lagoon in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
The observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge, seen from the forest floor The observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge, seen from the forest floor
Stairs of the observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge climbing toward the sky Stairs of the observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge climbing toward the sky
Base of the observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge, next to the kayaks Base of the observation tower at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge, next to the kayaks
Freshly plated meal served at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Freshly plated meal served at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Breakfast plate at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Breakfast plate at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Guests serving themselves at the buffet of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Guests serving themselves at the buffet of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
The lodge chef preparing the buffet at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge The lodge chef preparing the buffet at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Guests sharing dinner at the lodge restaurant Guests sharing dinner at the lodge restaurant
Fresh buffet meals served at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Fresh buffet meals served at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Restaurant dining area at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Restaurant dining area at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Twin room with mosquito nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Twin room with mosquito nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Twin beds with canopy nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Twin beds with canopy nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Matrimonial room at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Matrimonial room at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Twin room with yellow canopy nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Twin room with yellow canopy nets at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Family room with canopy beds at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Family room with canopy beds at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Private bathroom of the rooms at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Private bathroom of the rooms at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
The wooden cabins of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge under a bright Amazon sky The wooden cabins of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge under a bright Amazon sky
The thatched main house of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge The thatched main house of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Guests relaxing in the hammock lounge at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Guests relaxing in the hammock lounge at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Guests relaxing in the hanging nest chair at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Guests relaxing in the hanging nest chair at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Aerial view of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge beside the lagoon Aerial view of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge beside the lagoon
Aerial view of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge deep in the Amazon rainforest Aerial view of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge deep in the Amazon rainforest
Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge welcome sign Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge welcome sign
Lounge area at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Lounge area at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Cabins and gardens of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge Cabins and gardens of Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
The new Dolphin hut at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge The new Dolphin hut at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge
Siona shaman sharing ancestral knowledge in his community, Cuyabeno Siona shaman sharing ancestral knowledge in his community, Cuyabeno
Shaman ceremony with the Siona community in Cuyabeno Shaman ceremony with the Siona community in Cuyabeno
Members of the Siona community during a cultural visit in Cuyabeno Members of the Siona community during a cultural visit in Cuyabeno
Siona girl in traditional dress at the Tarabeaya community, Cuyabeno Siona girl in traditional dress at the Tarabeaya community, Cuyabeno
Siona shaman sharing a traditional ritual with a visitor in Cuyabeno Siona shaman sharing a traditional ritual with a visitor in Cuyabeno
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