Ecuador's Natural Wonders

Enjoy a canoe ride on our lagoon, Garzacocha, and discover a great diversity of plants and animals in two different landscapes and ecosystems.

Through our wellness options: spa center and our Yoga Sessions, the lodge’s hospitality boots and adds great value and alternatives to enhance the personal experience of each one of our travellers based on their particular desires to enrich their stay with us for a comprehensive vacation retreat.

Enrich your well-being in our yoga haven with professional yoga masters.

Where, you can choose between the serene ambiance and energy of Garzacocha Lagoon or of our Yoga House, and have your tranquil and meaningful yoga session.

Combine the rejuvenating experience of yoga with our Cacao ceremonies at Mandi Cocha Lake, harmonizing mind, body, and spirit in a unique and holistic way.

Heading out from the lodge, your guides can lead you on half-a-dozen trails that wind their way through the surrounding rainforest and connect with the lake.

You never know what you might find along the way... A giant ceiba tree, strangler figs, walking palms, Azteca ants, heliconias, bromeliads, and maybe even some forest fauna — if you’re lucky.

Several indigenous communities live near La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat and guests are able to visit to learn about their way of life. We like this quote that perfectly sums up why our guests enjoy the community visit so much.

“People travel because it teaches them things they could learn no other way.” – Lance Morrow

Our Retreat Services allow guests to not only experience leisure but at the same time, our reserve is the place for inner connection and relaxation.
Our holistic ceremonies and packages give our guests the opportunity to regenerate their mind and body’s balance, energy and purpose; allowing travellers to not only go out on a vacation but at the same time to reconnect with their mystical and spiritual side.
Our ceremonies and spiritual packages feed themselves from the energy of the Garzococha Lagoon and Mandi Lagoon. Rituals, sessions and packages are carried on by professional spiritual leaders, all condensed and using as primary element and vehicle, the essence of Cacao.

Celebrate life’s important events in a meaningful way, through Ceremonies with Cacao, the Medicine of the Heart, where we create rituals with intention in a
sacred space of light and love, gathered in a circle, deep in the heart of the amazon jungle.
Mandi lake is the path to access our Cacao Dome and space for ceremonies and re-connection
with mother nature.
Our Signature program, Unleash your True Wild Self rewilds mind, body and soul with our bonds
with our planet and in harmony with our selves.

One of the most amazing sights in the Amazon that is relatively easy to enjoy is observing parrots coming to feed on clay, on the banks of rivers or streams.

There are two places on the south bank of the Napo River (inside Yasuni National Park) where parrots, parakeets and even macaws gather. They come to obtain the minerals in the clay that help them to digest the fruits and seeds better.

For this excursion, we take motorized canoes along the Napo and enjoy a box lunch in the forest.

Hikes and canoe rides allow guests to enjoy the nocturnal choruses and sounds of the forest as well as trying to spot bats, nightjars, some insects and possibly to get a glimpse of the caimans that lurk at the lake’s banks.

Walking excursions give us the chance to encounter nocturnal creatures such as tarantulas, whip-scorpions, toads and frogs, and possibly snakes.

This is a great way to do some exploring on your own time. The kayaks are kept by the dock. Ask reception for the paddles and life jackets to go out on your own. You’ll have the opportunity to see monkeys, Hoatzins and many other tropical rainforest birds.

You can ask them for a towel instead of using one from your suite. The water is very refreshing after a jungle hike and feels silky smooth due to the blackwater.

The night sky at La Selva is perfect for viewing constellations in the Southern Hemisphere. Ask your guide to help point them out! We are currently working on new star gazing kits for the Junior Naturlist Children’s Program.

The adventure begins with an early morning departure from the lodge, followed by a 15 – 20 minute motor canoe ride on the Napo River. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the

local community.

They will take you to where the small Charapa Turtle pools are located. Here is where the community collects the eggs from the turtles and where they will be protected until they hatch. Once hatched, tourists have the rare opportunity to choose a turtle, give it a name, and then liberate it into the Napo River.

A conservation certificate in the name of the Charapa Program will be given to stating the name of your freed turtle and a small gift from the community.

Our tower offers amazing views from its platform 38 meters (124 ft) up from the forest floor. It’s nestled into the branches of a giant kapok tree, allowing us to observe life in the surrounding forest canopy.

From here, we can spot many different species of birds, insects, and monkeys, as well as different types of flowers. The tower offers great opportunities for photography, filming and bird watching. The tower is located a 15-minute walk from the lodge. Guides will accompany you to the observation tower either in the morning or the afternoon.

Credit: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat

Credit: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat

Credit: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat

Credit: La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat

Relax in the magical beauty of the amazon ecosystem, our Spa Center features curated treatments allowing

our guests to be pampered and spoiled by highly-qualified massage therapists and be perfumed with

local essences.

Experience pure relaxation at our newly renovated spa, where professional spa therapists pamper you. With more than 10 professional

treatments to indulge yourself.

Submerge yourself into our soothing whirlpool, rejuvenate in our state-of-the-art disconnection chamber, and choose from an array of premium treatments. Our spa is a sanctuary designed for your well-being, promising tranquility and

reconnection in every moment.

Embark on captivating guided walks, tracing well-trodden paths amidst otherworldly terrain. Observe the prehistoric Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat and encounter rare species like the waved albatross and red-footed booby.

Plunge into the undersea wonders of the Galapagos. Snorkel among technicolor coral reefs, inquisitive sea lions, and schools of dazzling tropical fish. Witness the marine ballet of creatures like penguins and sea turtles in their aquatic playground.

Kayak serenely through the Galapagos archipelago, navigating azure waters alongside volcanic landscapes. Marvel at the unique blend of aquatic and terrestrial life as you cruise past sea lions, marine iguanas, and iconic blue-footed boobies.

Embark on thrilling dinghy excursions, skimming the perimeter of dramatic cliffs and volcanic formations. Traverse tranquil mangroves, spy on nesting seabirds, and bask in the raw beauty of the islands' pristine and untouched shores.