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YACHANA
LODGE
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Location:
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 FUNEDSIN constructed Yachana Lodge
in 1995. Located in the community of Mondaña, two hours upriver
from Coca in a motorized
canoe, Yachana Lodge is a unique ecotourism site.
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Description:
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 Proceeds from your
stay help support the work of FUNEDESIN,
a non-profit foundation whose goal is the protection of the rainforest
through the education and empowerment of its people. Learn how
FUNEDESIN is accomplishing their mission. Visit the health clinic,
which serves the 8,000 people of the region. Watch as the food
processing team makes jam and other natural food products for export.
Cabin and Lodge
Services:
Towels, bedding, and soap are provided in your room. All the rooms and
cabins have private bathrooms with hot water showers.
17 Double Rooms
(2 or 3 people):
Two or three single beds, full bathroom, closets, and balcony
overlooking the Napo River with a table, chairs, and hammock. Lighting
is provided by solar power.
 Meals:
One of the pleasures of staying at Yachana Lodge is the food prepared
by our specially trained local cooks. You will have the opportunity to
taste local foods prepared traditionally as well as western foods. We
are proud of our excellent soups (an Ecuadorian specialty), homemade
breads and freshly squeezed juices. The meals are primarily vegetarian
with chicken or fish being served occasionally. Get a taste of
the
Amazon!
Electric
Energy:
Energy consumed in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, cabins, dining
room, and conference room is provided by solar power. Kerosene lanterns
are used along the walkways.
Water:
The water comes from natural springs and is purified for use in food
preparation and in all other areas of the lodge. The water is pure and
can be used directly from the taps in the rooms.
Conference
Room:
Our meeting room, located on the second floor, has solar powered lights
so that you can read or meet comfortably in the evenings. Guests are
welcome to sign out books from our library. The area contains a
library, chairs, white board, and balcony with a magnificent view
overlooking the river.
Documentary
Videos:
Our video library includes films dealing permaculture, ceramic
artesanía in the Amazon, and the community developmental work of
FUNEDESIN.
Gift Shop:
The gift shop contains a variety of local artisanry and handicrafts,
ceramics, T-shirts, hats, jams, and coffee mugs, as well as basic
supplies such as insect repellent and toothpaste. Shop hours are posted
on the door of the shop.
Bar:
Our bar offers beer, wine, soft drinks, and mineral water (additional
cost).
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Activities:
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- Aguasanta
Market - a local market where you can interact with the local
community.
- Hikes
- through primary rainforest to discover the immense biodiversity of
the Ecuadorian jungle.
- Traditional
Amazon healer
- participate in a traditional cleansing ceremony, view native fishing
methods & try your skills at using a blow gun or spear.
- Indigenous
community - visit a typical indigenous house & learn
directly their way of life.
- Birdwatching
& canoe trips
- Ecotourism
projects - health care, Micro-enterprise & agricultural
projects (jams, coffee, chocolate etc)
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Tours:
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4-days
/ 3-nights
[Friday
to Monday]
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5-days
/ 4-nights
[Monday
to Friday]
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US $405.00 per person
US
$120.00 (Quito-Coca-Quito airline ticket)
Includes
Fluvial
transportation; Accommodation; Full meals; Guided excursions; Local
bilingual guide; Life vests; rubber boots and rain coats; taxes
Does
not include
Meals and services not specified drinks and personal expenses.
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US $540.00 per person
US
$120.00 (Quito-Coca-Quito airline ticket)
Includes
Fluvial
transportation; Accommodation; Full meals; Guided excursions; Local
bilingual guide; Life vests; rubber boots and rain coats; taxes
Does
not include
Meals and
services not
specified drinks and personal expenses
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