[xav]

Hello
I'll visit Ecuador in July/August and I'll spend the last days of my trip in the amazonian region but I still didn't choose a lodge. I was wondering if anyone could recommend me some good lodges over there (good birds + if possible not the most expensive ones
Thanks in advance
Xa

[lewis20126]

Originally Posted by xav

Hello
I'll visit Ecuador in July/August and I'll spend the last days of my trip in the amazonian region but I still didn't choose a lodge. I was wondering if anyone could recommend me some good lodges over there (good birds + if possible not the most expensive ones
Thanks in advance
Xa

Xa

Most of the best are expensive: FWIW I have no commercial interest in any of the following -have only been to Kapawi; try the websites for each lodge:

La Selva - Cocha Antshrike, Orange-crested Manakin, LOng-tailed Potoo
Sacha Lodge - Similar to La Selva
Kapawi - Black-necked red Cotinga, Ochre-striped & White-lored Antpitta, Buckley's F_F; Good for antbirds inc hairy-crested, lunnulated etc but HEAVY hunting pressure (e.g. no Caimans)
Tiputini - Best for Salvin's Currasow (little hunting pressure) and apparently antbirds

Cuyabeno in the NE may be a budget alternative and was good 10 years ago although I still missed the Currasow here which WAS regularly seen.

Good luck, Alan

[xav]

Alan > Thanks for the informations!


I saw a lodge called SANI, has anyone already been there for birding? Seems to be a really good place for birds.

Originally Posted by lewis20126

Xa

Most of the best are expensive: FWIW I have no commercial interest in any of the following -have only been to Kapawi; try the websites for each lodge:

La Selva - Cocha Antshrike, Orange-crested Manakin, LOng-tailed Potoo
Sacha Lodge - Similar to La Selva
Kapawi - Black-necked red Cotinga, Ochre-striped & White-lored Antpitta, Buckley's F_F; Good for antbirds inc hairy-crested, lunnulated etc but HEAVY hunting pressure (e.g. no Caimans)
Tiputini - Best for Salvin's Currasow (little hunting pressure) and apparently antbirds

Cuyabeno in the NE may be a budget alternative and was good 10 years ago although I still missed the Currasow here which WAS regularly seen.

Good luck, Alan

[Birdingcraft]

Although I havent been to SANI, I know a guy who takes birding tours there who would not go if it wasnt very good. You can get great birding (with pretty similar lists) at most of the lodges in eastern Ecuador, especially if you can access Yasuni Park which provides better access to terra firme forest and is less disturbed.