Kapawi Lodge is located on the Pastaza River close to the Peruvian border in one of the most pristine and isolated parts of the Amazon Basin. Access to the lodge is by air only, with the nearest town a 10-day walk away. Having flown in there is a 90 minute canoe journey before you reach the lodge. Kapawi Lodge is a partnership between a private company and the Achuar, a local tribe of Amazonian Indians. There are 19 rooms.
Environmentally friendly methods such as solar energy, biodegradable soaps and rubbish recycling are used. The rooms are located on the edge of Kapawi Lake, and every room has a wide terrace with a hammock. Plus they were created in accordance with the Achuar concept of architecture –without one single metal nail! All rooms are finished off with insect netting and the beds are furnished with individual mosquito nets. Each room has its own private bathroom with flush toilet and sun-heated showers, and low voltage solar-powered electricity.
A tasty combination of international and Ecuadorian food is served in the dining room, with an emphasis on local products. Soft drinks, snacks, tea and coffee are available all day. A well-stocked library is open all day, and there is a small boutique shop which stocks essential items as well as handicrafts.
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