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 Kapawi
is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, in
the province of Pastaza. Flight destinations are to Sharamentsa from
where motorised doughnut canoes will take you to Kapawi in a
comfortable 1-hour and a half ride.
The Kapawi Project began in 1993. The goal was to
commence a new trend in eco-tourism, in partnership with the OINAE, by
providing a monthly means of economic support and jobs to the Achuar
located in Kapawi as well as in other communities. In 15 years, all
installations will belong entirely to the Achuar Indians. At the
moment, up to 70% of all the employees that work at the lodge are
Achuar. Kapawi provided a launching platform for the Achuar as it has
brought the area to the attention of many people from non governmental
organizations that invested money and time to develop projects to
reinforce the structure of the FINAE organization and develop
different projects parallel to ecotourism such as: health,
communications, transportation, and education for the entire Achuar
territory.
Kapawi uses solar energy, biodegradable soaps, and
recyles. There is no nighttime illumination in order not to disturb
the beautiful rainforest that surrounds this unique place.
Accomodation
The lodge accommodates up to 50 guests and was
built in accordance to the Achuar concept of architecture. It offers
20 double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, sun heated showers
and electricity provided by a solar panel system. Every room has a
wide terrace. One thing you should kept keep in mind during your stay
here at Kapawi is that you are in the “jungle”. Insects are by far the
most numerous form of life in this habitat, even though the rooms are
screened through the walls and floors, you may have some unwanted
“guests” in your cabin.
Activities
 The
Lodge provides multiple activities in programs that are characterized
by their flexibility: hiking through the tropical rainforest to get to
know its rich flora and fauna with explanations of trees, medicinal
and poisonous plants, night walk through the forest to observe
nocturnal animals and insects, canoeing on the lagoon and river, bird
watching, self guided trails through the forest and camping and visit
of a Achuar community to learn about the life of the native Indians
there. These programs depend mainly on the distance and time you would
like to spend on the trails; all other activities can be included in
any program. continues... |
