Napo Cultural Center
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The Napo Cultural Center is located in the Yasuní National Park, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the planet with aproximately 980 hectares of Amazon Rainforest. This is one of the main reasons why the Yasuní has became one of the best tourist hotels to visit in the Amazon in Ecuador. It is a perfect place for nature lovers.
Built and designed by the Kichwa Añangu Community, at the Napo Cultural Center you will feel part of the Community everyday life and know more about their Traditions and cosmovision which is a coherent body of myths, rituals, and an inmense value to “mother Earth” and existence. In your stay at the HOTEL you will be taken apart from urban stress to a World where nature comes to live.
ACCOMMODATION:
With 16 ample and comfortable cabins, the lodge accommodates a total of 48 people, distributed in suites, doubles and triple rooms. Our fully equipped cabins feature electricity, ventilation water and a private bathroom, with a balcony and hammock surrounded by beautifully groomed natural gardens. The restaurant, serving local, and international food, has a maximum capacity of 60 people.
At Napo Cultural Center, we put all our efforts to provide an unforgettable jungle experience, far from the troubles of modern-day life, where you will be sure to find solace and relaxation amidst singing birds, while experiencing the ageless customs, traditions and legends of the Kichwa culture.
MINI SUITES
Enjoy our four Brand newmini-suites designed for more comfort featuring:
• A bigger room space of 42 m2 (140sq. feet)
• Living-room
• Minibar
• “Waterfall” Style Shower
• Window in ceiling
• Amenities: Slippers, bathrobe, bath salts
• 100% cotton towels
• Outside porch with seats and hammock to admire the rainforest.
STANDARD CABINS
16 cabins allowing double or triple accommodation for 48 peoples
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Laundry and ironing. Satellite Wi-Fi. Souvenir Shop.
PRISTINE SURROUNDINGS
Enjoy the magic of this secluded lodge with hundreds od species of mammals, insects, reptiles and more...
UNIQUE DETAILS
The highest standards in the middle of the rainforest.
SERVICES & FACILITIES:
The Napo Cultural Center has 16 cabins in total for a total capacity of this hotel is 48 people. With double and triple exclusive rooms, this exclusive hotel has been specially built and designed to provide visitors with comfort during their stay.
YASUNI SACRED LAND
Considered as the best biodiverse destination in the world, Napo Wildlife Center offers a new tourist experience, Napo Cultural Center is a unique and innovative project, which presents a high differentiating profile and a strong vocation for international tourism market.
Napo Cultural Center offers high comfort accommodation and quality services, distinctive and personalized, with an integrated complex prepared to fully respond to the guests' needs; this is the main touristic offer in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, allowing its clients a rare and complete experience, full of privacy and exclusivity.
The project consists in 16 independent cabins, in the form of small eco friendly houses with very nice areas (allows up to 3 guests) with location scattered around the Anangu Kichwa village, with a privileged view over the forest; all the building materials invoke nature - wood and vertical gardens. It also features restaurant, bar and souvenir shop.
Environmentally friendly, promotes physical and spiritual experiences, moments of leisure, individually and within groups, both inside and outside the village; a concept that emphasizes the qualities of life and nature, ecology, water, land, leisure, health and well-being.
Perfect for couples, families and groups of friends, for a holiday or short break, Napo Cultural Center offers the single opportunity to enjoy a contact with nature, but near the main cultural attractions of Anangu Kichwa Community.
ROLE MODEL OF MANAGEMENT
Food: Food service is based on combining local, national and international cuisine. The varieties of exotic fruits and organic products are a special. Hot beverage such as tea or coffee is available all day.
Waste management: All waste is classified and separated into organic and non-organic.
Alternative and solar energy: The energy at the ecolodge is generated by ecologic generators and solar panels.
Biogas: Is a fuel gas generated in natural media reactions biodegradation of organic matter by the action of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen, implemented in the community Añangu and Napo Cultural Center this year from becoming an example of sustainable tourism and management model to replicate the benefit of nature.
ACTIVITIES:
In Napo Cultural Center, we assure you will be part of a great adventure, here to forget the hustle and bustle you can relax and unwind with the singing of the birds, you will learn more about Kichwa Culture their customs, traditions and interesting legends.
Añangu kichwa community: Activities at Yasuní National Park and Añangu are coordinated by members of the local kichwa community and it is important that their rules of conduct and ethics be respected.
BIRDWATCHING
These activities usually last 2 hours and are carried out in the morning at around 6 A.M.
ROWING
Small canoe navigation is carried out on rivers and streams; larger canoes are used to navigate the Napo River and are included in our routine activities, all of which feature community and naturalist guides.
HIKES
Our programs include easy and medium intensity walks and hikes in order to observe the wildlife and nature of the area; more difficult hikes and longer programs can be arranged.
SWIMMING
Swimming is safe when carried out at sites your guide have suggested.
KAYAKING
Enjoy a level II kayak activity at Napo river, from the village for around 45 min. Until you reach the observation tower.
ANCESTRAL KICHWA CATAMARAN
At night we will sail along the Napo river in a boat that emulates the ancestral kichwa trade, where we will enjoy magical stories and legends while tasting some delicious roasted snacks heated on the fire.
TYPICAL TRADITIONAL DINNER
Enjoy the kichwa ancestral cuisine, taste the delicious flavors of maito made with fish, prepared in a leaf of “bijao”, accompanied by fried cacao and exquisite “mayones” or “chontacuros” (palm worms). Refresh yourself with exquisite manioc chicha, a beverage made of manioc fermented with sweet potato and hygienically prepared for the most demanding palates of our visitors.
ITINERARIES:
YAKU KAUSAY ITINERARY 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Kichwa mythology reveals situations, characters, thought forms pass a couple, seeking, choose locations to proceed with the founding of towns knowledge of energy sites is common in communities, its people, children, the water and the life that inhabits it holds great secrets and for the kichwa life.
DAY 1
Your adventure begins from the town of Coca, at “La Mision” river port, whose name recalls the mission of capuchin monks who occupied the area in the past century. At this place our staff will welcome you, take your luggage to the motor boat, while you meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a briefing about the area overlooking river “Napo”. Then you will board our comfortable motor boats for about two hours to enjoy the clear waters and amazing rainforest views, the guide will provide a reusable bottle to drink water and a hearty box lunch with local produce and fruit, while you listen to some interesting facts of the zone. During the navigation you will see birds such as herons, kingfishers, terns and other shore birds species.
Arriving at Napo Cultural Center, you have the outstanding chance to step onto the aboriginal territory of the kichwa Añangu community, whose members will welcome you with a traditional and refreshing ice cold “wayusa”, the local hotel manager will give quick instructions and immediately will take you to your comfortable room with views of the rainforest in order to get ready for the first activity in the afternoon.
Hike along “Playas” trail to experience amazon wildlife for the first time in the river islands and shores amidst of one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.
Kayaking is also available as an optional activity for around 45 min. to enjoy an overwhelming and colorful sunset in the vastness of Napo River. Then head back to your cabin, rest a little bit and be prepared for a welldeserved dinner. After dinner sleep with the relaxing sounds of the amazon.
DAY 2
We begin this morning with a visit to the intercultural interpretation center "Kuri Muyu" which means golden seed in native language, handled by the women of the community also knows as “mamakuna” learn about the kichwa culture, crafts, customs and traditional use of natural resources directly from the people of the aboriginal community.
We return to the center of the community to have lunch at the dining hall and take a break in the lodge before hiking one hour in order to climb up the observation tower reaching 35 meters above the surface with high chances to spot a variety of birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths. In the afternoon, head back to Napo Cultural Center aboard your paddle canoe though Anangu creek to see more of the spectacular wildlife available.
Upon arriving you will have time to settle back and prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavors of the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palate try the grilled worms of the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”.
Upon arriving you will have time to settle back and prepare for a traditional typical dinner to taste local flavors of the amazon, such as “maito” which is grilled fish wrapped in a “bijao” leaf and if you have an adventurous palate try the grilled worms of the “chonta” locally known as “chontakuru”.
After dinner, prepare your flashlight for a night walk around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.
DAY 3
To close with a flourish, take part on the optional “wayusada” ritual, in which at dawn around 4:30 am is the time when the kichwa family share together the sacred “wayusa” and has been a way to past their ancient knowledge to the new generations, here you also share traditional chants and have the chance to “interpret dreams” with the wisest “mamakuna” at the community, a mystique experience indeed.
Then head back for breakfast, while our staff pick you luggage for your return to Coca town, onboard our comfortable motor boats for the last chance to appreciate the Ecuadorian rainforest landscape, until you reach “La Mision” river port.
RATES :
| 2021 NAPO CULTRURAL CENTER PRICES PER PERSON | ||
| DOUBLE | SINGLE | |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | US$ 663 | US$ 818 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | US$ 803 | US$ 995 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | US$ 974 | US$ 1,142 |
| CABINS MINI SUITES | ||
| DOUBLE | SINGLE | |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | US$ 756 | US$ 934 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | US$ 916 | US$ 1088 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | US$ 1079 | US$ 1301 |
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
- Coca river transport - Napo Cultural Center - Coca
- Accommodation at Napo Cultural Center Complete feeding according to program
- Entrance to parrot and parrot salting
- English / Spanish guide
- Activities and visits according to the itinerary
- Entrance to the Yasuní National Park
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
- 256 USD per person: Air ticket Quito - Coca - Quito with assistance at the Quito airport.
- Check in and transfer in & out in the city of Coca.
- Drinks, tips, internet, laundry and any other requirement not specified.
