Name: Anaconda Lodge Ecuador
Address: Isla Anaconda, Ahuano, Ecuador, Misahualli, Misahualli, Misahualli, 150150, Ecuador
Rating: 10

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Anaconda Lodge Ecuador

Misahualli

This wasn’t just a place to spend a few nights, it was an absolutely exceptional experience.
My husband and I spend 4 nights here and we were so sad to leave when it came to an end. The staff were so lovely - Francisco and Sylvia as well as Eugiene were so welcoming and make it feel like home. We felt so taken care of, all of the activities were amazing and it was such a perfect balance of doing a lot of things and seeing so many parts of the area, as well as getting time to rest and relax. We learned so much about the Amazon being there as well, I loved that there were local guides on the experiences we went on. 
The food was absolutely exceptional as well. We left a couple of days ago and I’m still dreaming about it. 
The rooms were cosy and the grounds were beautiful. 
I can’t recommend this enough, I wish there was more than 5 stars I would give!! 

A totally incredible experience 

This was one of the best guided experiences I have had. If you are looking for an authentic experience where you can learn, have fun, be comfortable, treated like family, and eat wonderful food, this is it! My friend and I stayed for two nights and this was one of the best things we did out of two weeks in Ecuador.

Incredible Experience!

The Anaconda Lodge, under current owner Eugene, is an amazing destination and one we highly recommend. Where to start? The accommodations are just right. Clean and comfortable, though not fancy, which facilitates good rest, and also interest in being outside. The food is FABULOUS! Luis manages the kitchen, with input from Eugene about menus, and again, it's exquisite. The daily homemade bread and ice cream are excellent, and the quality, range and variety of all the food is awesome. You will eat well! The grounds of the lodge are impeccable. Even after an intense thunder storm, walkways are accessible, swept and beautiful. There are great places for being in nature - a gazebo, a chair swing, multiple well kept paths. And the organized activities are spot on. Local, relevant, varied, interesting, and well done. Hikes in the rainforest in the day and at night with an amazing local guide who knows the trees, plants and animals, and can spot nearly microscopic baby frogs and spiders and other insects with astonishing precision. (and yes, you should absolutely try the hormigas. They are sweet and delicious!) I could go on about tubing in the river, making chocolate fondue from cacao and eating it with local fruit, learning about and drinking the local yucca beverage, local animal rescue efforts, local co-ops to promote Amazonian products and culture. If you are remotely in the area, or have ever had interest in seeing the Amazon Rainforest, Anaconda Lodge near Tena, Ecuador is where you should go. 

Anadonda Lodge in amazing. We recommend extremely highly. 

Awesome Adventure, The Anaconda Lodge was an excellent addition to our Galapagos Island trip in Ecuador.  

Eugene, greeted us at the dock below Tena for the 20 min boat ride to the island and  got us settled on the island and in our cabin.  The cabins are bright and clean (you leave your shoes outside on your covered porch next to your hammock and they provide soap, shampoo, and towels and the fan is useful if nights are warm.  The cabin has screens on 3 sides and they do an excellent job at keeping bugs out of the cabin.  We had no bug bites on our 4-day trip in the Amazon Jungle.  We used the local bug spray (no deet)  - we had our driver stop locally for it and it was under $3, other guests used DEET from the USA and also had no problem with bugs.  The food at the lodge is delicious and more than enough.  We traveled with our 25-year-old son who loves nature and animals and this was a trip of a lifetime for him (and us!).  

Eugene and Freddie (The English version of their names) were awesome guides who spoke Spanish and English (and the local language).  We went on a boat to other locations to hike to see animals in the jungle, learned how to make chocolate with indigenous people, learned about the medicinal powers of plants, tried plants and fruits right from trees in the forest, learned how people use everything in the forest to survive in this amazing place.  We tubed down the river, visited an animal rescue, and saw so many animals in the reserve and in the forest around.  Freddy, who grew up in this area is a treasure of information about the people and jungle as well an awesome guide.   We liked meeting the indigenous people and learning about their cultuire, hunting blow guns, making pottery and wood carvings.   Able, a young guide at Anaconda loge was a welcome bonus on adventures and was constantly watching out for us, finding the poison dart frogs and birds, and showing us plants and fruits to try while in the jungle.   

I am a worrier but all connections, hikes, and accommodations went smoothly in this remote area, however, you are in a jungle and this is not "Disney World" and there are dangerous things around you so you need to be alert, listen to the guides and be cautious.  

We had excellent weather with only rain one night, the jungle may be muddy but you walk in your rubber boots (put your shoe insoles in for better support) through mud and it keeps your feet clean, dry, and protected.  We saw monkeys, snakes,  scorpions, and tarantulas in the wild and all sorts of animals up close at the animal shelter including wild boars, tucans, parrots, and anacondas.  We had an awesome 4-day adventure with the other guests at the lodge.  We enjoyed relaxing before dinner in the common area with a drink, talking about our adventure, and looking over the books the Anaconda Lodge has to learn even more about the rain forest and the indigenous people of this area.  I can see why Stanford University brings groups to the Anaconda Lodge.  It is an amazing experience just a 4-hour drive (beautiful views along the steep mountain roads) from Quito.  

Eugene, Freddy and the staff provide an amazing adventure in the Amazon Jungle and the Anaconda Lodge is well run.  Our impression was that there are other lodges in that general area but some are in the town and more like a hotel on the river and the other more remote lodges did not seem to have the higher standards and skilled staff that the Anaconda Lodge has.  The cooks, bartenders, and all the staff at the lodge were a pleasure to meet and learn from while providing excellent service in the jungle!

Awesome 4 day Adventure at Anaconda Lodge

This is a unique lodge on the Rio Napo, near Ahuano, Ecuador. You actually have to take a boat to get there because it is on an island in the middle of the Napo River (a tributary of the Amazon). The owners were away when we were there, so our host was Eugenio, a very interesting man with a very interesting background. He provided English translation and came with us on several of our excursions and generally made sure we were having a good time. The rest of the staff were indigenous Kichwa people who lived in the area. The cooking staff were nothing short of amazing, with something creative and new at every meal. Our guide in the jungle, Abel, was a man of few words (in English, Spanish or Kichwa) but he was very knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna. There was a long, difficult jungle hike, a night walk, a chocolate-making demonstration we got to participate in (and have a chocolate fondue as  a reward!), other indigenous demonstrations (including trying our hand, and mouth, at firing a blow-gun). The itinerary was full of interesting things to do, but there was also time to relax and take in the jungle sounds, which were amazing and loud. The cabin was very nice, and kept us dry when it rained at night. All-in-all an experience we will never forget.

Amazing Amazonia Experience

Our family of four (including 2 children) had a fantastic two-night stay at Anaconda Lodge Ecuador.  Our cabin was comfortable, the grounds were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the owners (Francisco and Silvia) and staff were wonderful.  The pre-planned itinerary was easy and a perfect introduction to the Amazon, and we learned so much from our Kichwa guides.  Many thanks to Silvia for making us feel at home!  

Great Ecuadorian Amazon experience

The Anaconda Lodge is a paradise. We spent 4 nights in this wonderful place and are thrilled! It was a unique experience (people, encounters, place, environment, activities, rooms, food (also vegan). All top!

A Unique Experience in Paradise

The Anaconda Lodge of Silvia and Francisco is a dream. A place for total relaxation and relaxation. You have complete peace and solitude here, yet you never feel alone because you are completely cared for. The food was very fresh, homemade, super delicious and varied. From transportation from Quito to the chocolate farm and night hiking, everything was super organized and very familiar. The conversations with Silvia and Francesco were also very interesting and enriching.

The perfect mix of relaxation and adventure

An incredible place in an incredible setting, run by incredible people.

Anaconda Lodge surpassed all of our expectations! The rooms, lounge areas and hotel exterior are all exceptional. Each meal was prepared to perfection 3 times per day and served by friendly local waiting staff. Each meal seemed better than the previous one!

The excursions were exactly what you want - small groups, enthusiastic, English speaking guides that know EVERYTHING about the area and are happy to educate you on everything in sight. We did jungle hiking, river tubing, caiman spotting, bird-watching, nocturnal walks, visited a fascinating medicinal garden & made chocolate with an indigenous family.

Francisco & Sylvia are the perfect hosts & genuinely care more about the environment & wildlife than anyone else we have met on our travels! 

A stay at Anaconda Lodge is a must-do in Ecuador! We will definitely be back :)
Mark & Asya

The Perfect Amazonian Experience

My husband and I have been traveling through Ecuador for 4 weeks. 4 of those nights we spent at the Anaconda Lodge. Here is a list of things we really enjoyed: - smooth transportation from Baños to the lodge with driver and boat - exclusive experience and personal services instead of mass tourism  we were lucky that only one other couple was a guest - delicious, varied and healthy food at least during the day (the homemade ice cream is excellent) - Our room or our house was clean and comfortable. It had a window-shaped kitchenette around the window, so that you didn't get stolen while you slept. - The tours with our guide Fred Barney were super varied.

Fascinating culture, wildlife, and delicious food - an unforgettable experience!

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