The Oriente, the area of the rain forest in Euador, is located east of the Andean
mountains and covers nearly half of Ecuador’s land mass. It is characterized by it’s
extremely rich biodiversity. We stayed in a remote area close to Rio Napo. In order
to get to the Lodge, we had to take a plane from Quito to Coca. From there, we went
on the Rio Napo downstream for more than two hours. After a half an hour walk
through the jungle, we came to lake Pilchicocha. A canoe brought us to the Sacha
Lodge.
Rio Napo, one of the major rivers feeding the Amazon and the boat we traveled in
Children of the Quichuan Tribe standing at the River shore
Pretty boats owned by oil companies
Oil and Timber are the major exploited resources of the rainforest. Because of oil,
rivers are toxic and many species of plants and animals are threatened.
Oil field flares visible along the river
Canoe waiting for us
Sacha Lodge
– Text and pictures contributed by Garyo –