Descubre la Amazonía. Ayuda a protegerla.
Vive la Amazonía auténtica, protegida por su gente
Vive la extraordinaria biodiversidad de Wawa Sumaco, en la Amazonía ecuatoriana. Explora el bosque con guías locales, descubre aves y vida silvestre, conoce la cultura Kichwa y sé parte de una experiencia donde cada visita contribuye a proteger el bosque.
AVITURISMO Y VIDA SILVESTRE
Descubre más de 465 especies de aves y explora los bosques de Wawa Sumaco, hogar del Gallo de la Peña, colibríes, tucanes, monos y mamíferos emblemáticos como el oso andino y el jaguar. Una extraordinaria biodiversidad que hace de este territorio un verdadero refugio de vida silvestre.
CULTURA KICHWA
Comparte una experiencia auténtica con la comunidad Kichwa de Wawa Sumaco y descubre nuestros conocimientos ancestrales, tradiciones, gastronomía y profunda conexión con el bosque.
AVENTURA EN EL CORAZÓN DE LA AMAZONÍA
Camina entre bosques llenos de vida, descubre cascadas escondidas y antiguos petroglifos Kichwa, y déjate sorprender por la extraordinaria biodiversidad de Wawa Sumaco.
DESCUBRE UN PARAÍSO PARA LA OBSERVACIÓN DE AVES
Amarun Pakcha alberga más de 465 especies de aves y ofrece oportunidades excepcionales para descubrir algunas de las especies más emblemáticas de la Amazonía y las estribaciones orientales de los Andes.
Vive la experiencia del lek del Gallo de la Peña Andino, donde los machos realizan sus espectaculares exhibiciones de cortejo. Explora nuestros bosques con guías locales en busca de tucanes, colibríes, tangaras y muchas otras especies que convierten a Amarun Pakcha en un destino especial para observadores de aves y fotógrafos de naturaleza.
“Super service, great facilities… Do not miss it!”
Birders, this is definitely a place to add to your stops to discover the avian fauna of the equator. Super service, great facilities and the chance to observe Cock of the rock and the Amazonian Unbrellabird at remarkable close quarters. Do not miss it!
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Hummingbirds in our Gardens
Déjate sorprender por el vuelo y los colores de los colibríes de Amarun Pakcha. Nuestros jardines, rodeados de bosque y plantas con flores, ofrecen oportunidades excepcionales para observar y fotografiar estas extraordinarias aves a pocos metros de distancia.
“I loved the view of Sumaco volcano from my room and deck.”
I spent 3 days at Amarun Pakcha near the end of April [2025] and had a fantastic time both birding and culturally. Visited the very active Cock-of-the-Rock lek and had close views of the Grey-necked Wood Rail from the nearby hide. Took a short walk to the waterfall where the dipper was feeding and also took the longer walks to the 2000 year old petroglyphs, taking the opportunity to do some birding en route (saw lots so well worth it). The petroglyphs are incredible, especially in the stunning forest and river surroundings. Also spent some time relaxing by the feeders and watching the hummingbirds darting back and forth.
My cabin was very comfortable and I loved the view of Sumaco volcano from my room and deck. The food was great and the staff could not be friendlier or more helpful so, all things considered, I would absolutely recommend this as a great place to stay.
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A Forest Full of Life
Our lands are home to many other animals. Some are easier to spot, like frogs, other amphibians, and reptiles. More elusive species like the Andean Spectacled Bear, the Amazonian Tapir, the Mountain Tapir, and several types of wild cats are occasionally spotted depending on the season and how quiet the hikers are on the trail. For those interested in six-legged creatures, insects abound, including several species of colorful butterlies.
Hear the Wonder of Our Amarun Pakcha Rainforest
HUELLAS ANCESTRALES EN EL CORAZÓN DE LA AMAZONÍA
Tenemos el gran privilegio de haber adquirido y protegido terrenos de bosque amazónico que albergan antiguos petroglifos tallados en piedra. Hoy, este extraordinario patrimonio natural y cultural se encuentra bajo protección de Amarun Pakcha. Recorre nuestros senderos acompañado por guías locales y descubre un lugar lleno de historia y misterio, donde naturaleza, cultura y conservación se encuentran.
We came here to visit the absolutely worthy volcano Sumaco but ended up staying 13 days in this incredible Hostal/Ecolodge.
The service this hostal offers is good, but the major reason to come here is something else. This Ecolodge is run by a lovely Kichwa community, which tries to earn money to sustain their culture and heritage and which is eager to support social projects…
Last but not least this place is a great alternative to the really expensive ecolodges in Pacto Sumaco
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Immerse in Kichwa Culture
While our nature tours always include a local guide who speaks of our traditions, we offer several opportunities to immerse deeper in Kichwa culture. Our tourism cooperative coordinates with local women to offer courses in beading. Our Shaman also opens his doors to visitors wanting to learn more about Kichwa healing ceremonies and take part in a private or group session.
“Fabulous and community-built… Come see for yourself!“
The team at Amarun Pakcha has been working diligently to create a fantastic guest experience. We were served locally sourced and home-cooked meals and visited local iconic bird species like the eastern Andean Cock of the Rock and gray cowled wood rail. We were enraptured by cultural experiences with Shaman Marcos and the pre-Inca petroglyphs. Needless to say…our days were full!
I had a glimpse inside the newly built guest quarters. Fabulous and community-built.
Come see for yourself!
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A Sacred Waterfall Lies At The Heart of Our Community
The name Amarun Pakcha, which means Boa Waterfall, comes from a time when an ancient boa constrictor ruled this region, hiding the waterfall and the surrounding forests from mankind. Our founding story, a legend for modern times, tells how this creature turned to stone, allowing us to settle on its lands. Today, we protect the flora and fauna of this place as a sign of respect for the petrified stone boa that continues to sleep behind our waterfall.
