Cotococha Amazon Lodge offers several tour packages departing from Quito. First, a visit to the hot springs at Papallacta before proceeding down the eastern slopes of the Andes and into the Amazon Basin. Then, our guests will enjoy the magical tranquillity and beauty of the rainforest from the comfort of Cotococha Amazon Lodge. The tour continues back to the Andes, where the next stop is the charming city of Baños. Nestled in the valleys of the majestic Tungurahua Volcano, Baños is very popular with international travellers, who find many ways to enjoy their visit, such as rafting, hiking and visiting the historic Baños Cathedral. After Baños, the tour proceeds to CotopaxiNational Park, where you will marvel at the view of snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano. At 5897 meters, Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world! At CotopaxiNational Park there is a small visitor centre. Finally, from the CotopaxiNational Park the tour returns once again to Quito, after having enjoyed one of the most diverse journeys on the continent!
Our Quito based office is also completely equipped and licensed to help you with the rest of your holiday plans to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We can easily make a tailor-made travel proposal according to your requests and interests.
Bar
Drinks are not included in your Amazon Tour Package and must be paid on the last night of your stay in cash.
Drinking water
All the drinking water used for cooking and all offered drinks (including ice), have been treated and it is totally safe for human consumption. We supply one bottle of mineral water in the room, upon arrival. Additional bottles of mineral water can be purchased at the bar.
Climate
In Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest it is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather. A common question we receive is about the “dry and rainy seasons” of the Amazon, but it is best not to trust such generalizations to plan a trip. In the rainforest a cool rainstorm may appear at a moment’s notice even though the day is hot and sunny.
What about insects and malaria?
There has NOT been any malaria in our area until now. So no prophylaxis will be needed, if you only visit the Sierra and our area in the Amazon rainforest. But other places in the Amazon, like Coca and Lago Agrio, do have malaria problems. The North coast (Atacames) also has problems with malaria. If you are planning to go to these areas you should take medicines with you.
The fact that Cotococha does not have malaria does not mean that there are no insects in our area!! Therefore, it is recommended that one protects itself. During the night one can walk around with shorts without any problems of getting any insects bites but during the day it is advisable to use repellent or wear a pair of long pants with socks. The insects that bite during the day are not at all dangerous, but they are unpleasant.
