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Sunshine Travel
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Bataburo Lodge 4, 8 or 15 days
River Tiguino - The Huaorani Territory
(4 Days And 3 Nights)
1. Day.- Reception by our staff in the city of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), ride by bus to the Huaorani-village Tiguino, situated in the Pastaza Province, Lunch, navigation downstream in canoe by motor on the Tiguino river. On the way we have the opportunity to see many different birds, as sometimes parrots, toucans and also monkeys. In the camp the guide explains the program of the next days, Welcome cocktail and Dinner.
2. Day.- Very early in the morning we navigate the river Tiguino downstream in a row canoe to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast, walk of 4-6 hours in the jungle accompanied by a native guide and a translator. We have the chance to learn about the flora and fauna of the region and the Huaorani culture and the use of their various medicinal plants. Return to the camp and Lunch. In the afternoon we go by boat fishing for piranhas and on the way back observation of caimans. Dinner.
3. Day.- Early morning we have an excursion where we search for mammals, especially monkeys.
Breakfast and we go on an other hike with the guides and let us explain more about the complex system of the rainforest. Lunch. In the afternoon we row with the canoe in the lagoon and we have a competition with the blowpipe. Dinner and a night walk in the forest to observe insects and other nocturnal animals.
4. Day.- Very early in the morning we make a little hike to observe birds and mammals (option). After breakfast we pack up our equipment and navigate the river Tiguino upstream. On the way we have lunch on a sandy beach. On the bridge our bus is waiting for us and we arrive at approx. 18:00 pm. back to Coca.
In the middle of the untouched rainforest of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin on the Tiguino river we find our Lodge Bataburo, which offers all the necessary comfort with out losing the adventure spirit. It is located 90 kilometres south east from the town of Coca (Francisco de Orellana).
The river Tiguino flows through the Huaorani Territory. Here we find the mystical and wild heart of the primary rainforest. Together with the Organization of the Huaorani villages, the ONHAE, we agreed to build the Bataburo Lodge in their ancestral land. Bataburo Lodge has been built in the style of the indigenous Amazon people , in complete harmony with the surrounding jungle.
The accommodations are in double rooms, with mosquito-nets, electricity (110V) and with shared, tiled baths. But also we offer two cabins with private facilities. The dining room is spacious and airy, overlooking the adjacent oxbow lake. It offers as well a bar and a space to relax in hammocks.
The kitchen serves hearty local cuisine. Try traditional yucca (manioc), plantains, and several varieties of fruit harvested from nearby rainforest farms. Plates of chicken, beef, or vegetarian food are usually part of the menu. The bounty of the nearby rivers provide us with fresh fish. The cabins are one of the few places in Ecuador where one can experience extremely isolated primary rainforest while maintaining a high level of personal comfort. The complex provides an excellent environment for families with children.
