Maquipucuna cloudforest foundation

Stroll through the depths of the cloudforest brimming with life and all its secrets, feel the breath of the trees and listen to the concealed chorus of Maquipucuna. Amid the forests of Maquipucuna, any number of adventures and discoveries await, from swimming in the free-flowing rivers to enjoying a massage beneath a cascading waterfall, from observing  multifarious birds flying through their kingdom to searching for nocturnal animals under the light of a full moon. Dotted with Inca ruins and the pathways of the Yumbos tribe, one can explore the burial sites and walk along ancient trails that once led to the Pacific.

Deep in the heart of the reserve, in the peace and tranquillity of the cloudforest, the lodge built by the Maquipucuna Foundation is a paragon of ecotourism. The centre gives visitors the chance to stay for a number of days and nights in this precious and bewitching, magnificent and intriguing environment. 

Dedicated to the conservation of Ecuador's biodiversity and the sustainable use of the country's natural resources, the Maquipucuna Foundation was established in 1988. In 2000, the Maquipucuna Reserve was awarded the Ecotourism Showcase Prize by the Ecotourism Society. The reserve was praised for the quality of its ecotourism services, efforts in its conservation of the biodiversity and its support for local communities.