Stretching towards the border with Colombia, over the Ecuadorian provinces of Napo and Sucumbios, the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve covers more than 6000 square kilometres of the Amazon Rainforest. With its wide network of astonishing lakes and easy-cruising rivers and creeks, and set close to the Andes, the reserve is a favourite destination among travellers, offering excellent and optimal views of the forest and its animals from the waters. Visitors can trek through the jungle, canoe paddle, go on motorised canoe rides and swim in the lakes. There are night-time expeditions on offer, perfect for spotting nocturnal species such as crocodiles, and tours to meet the three indigenous communities: the Cofans, the Secoyas and the Sionas. Flora species include orchids, bromides, and many others; and fauna includes all the large Amazonian mammals (including jaguars), ten species of monkeys, river dolphins, and many more.