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Discover the Napo Cultural Center which offers modern accommodations, first-class services, and direct contact with the Kichwa Community. Try our traditional cuisine and share ancestral rites like the Wayusada Ceremony or the Kichwa Catamaran which emulates our trade routes along the river. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Local immersion in a pristine ecosystem.
Authentic experiences in the heart of the rainforest
Mother Nature’s pulse is visceral here in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Numerous places are known to the local indigenous peoples as being imbued with special energies. The water, and the rich array of life that it supports, holds secrets to be discovered by adventurous spirits.
Our ancestral customs are grounded in environmental stewardship, encompassing the spirituality of living in sustainable harmony with our natural surroundings. From our Indigenous perspective, to live a fulfilling and happy life is “Sumak Kausay”. Come share in our knowledge of the fascinating beauty of Amazonia.
If you are going to the Amazon to have massages and be pampered by 5-star service then choose one of the much more expensive lodges. If you are going to experience the wildlife and culture of the Amazon then choose this lodge. Even though it...More
rhonad136 Visiting the Amazon is never cheap, but with the Napo Cultural Centre you know that the money goes directly to the Kichwa community. And when you get there you realise how much they organise to make your trip go smoothly and how many staff are...More
Margaret H We stayed at the Napo Culture Center for 4 days. It was an experience we will never forget. Our naturalist guide was Venancio, he was very knowledgeable of all the birds and wildlife that were in the Ecuador Amazon. The food was 5 star in...More
Linrjacob As part of the village of the Yasuni community on the edge of the Napo River, one could not ask for a better to stay to explore the surrounding Amazon forest. Parrot licks, canopy towers, canoe rides and trekking through the forest were all outstanding,...More
Diomedia Was an incredible experience. Great guides (ask for Sergio). Very knowledgeable. Fantastic customer service. My vegan requirements were also taken care of. Multiple visits into the great Amazon forests with two awesome towers to climb and see from the top of the Canopy.
Murali B We loved our trip to the Napo Cultural Center in late July.We experienced all aspects of the rainforest: motorized canoe, paddled canoe, rain, hikes, mud, observation towers, birds, monkeys, and Añangu culture. The parakeet clay licks were a highlight and our guide, Venancio Shiguango was...More
Coastal558201 This is a very eco - friendly centre. The people are all from the aboriginal tribe. The food is absolutely divine. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Our guides were terrific. What a wonderful base to explore the Amazon Rain Forest!
KathleenW1701 We loved every minute of our time at Napo Cultural Center! Our guide, Juan, was amazing, and we saw SO MANY species of birds, mammals, other critters. Juan was raised in the jungle and knew it intimately, and he also spoke Spanish and English, so...More
rmr It was great to stay at Napo Cultural Center. They offered several excursions which were great to get to now the rain forest. They gave us the feeling that they offer tourism from the heart and not mass tourism. I forgot my wallet (credit card,...More
