Here are our 10 Reasons to Visit Cuyabeno Wild Life Reserve! The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is located north-east from Quito, in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. It's indeed one of the most biodiverse zones in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. This reserve has 14 lakes, the ones that give the tourist the unique opportunity of admiring the beauty of the flora and fauna in this flooded rain-forest, known as Igapó. And, yes, it is as lovely as it sounds! 1. Yes, it is as green as you can imagine Lush, green jungle lies on this zone, in this area of pristine beauty, botanists have discovered hundreds of tree species. It is a heaven to be explored with its impressive vegetation and humid, earthy odor, along with the song of hidden frogs, extravagant birds, the wind-like cries of howler monkeys and the constant buzzing and chirping of a fascinating variety of insects. Just as a sample, more than 198 species of mammals inhabit this past of the rainforest. 2. Close encounters with movie-like wildlife There is no need to say that the Amazon is home to more a vast variety of species. Cuyabeno is considered one of most biodiverse zones in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle; over 500 different species of colorful birds starting from tiny hummingbirds to the majestic Harpy Eagle inhabit the area. Monkeys, Anteaters, Sloths, Dolphins, Manatees, Armadillos and Jaguars (which to be honest are quite hard to see), are just some of 165 species the mammals that live in the Cuyabeno Reserve. Amazing anacondas and about 91 species of reptiles found in the area, and the caimans too. Piranhas, Catfish, the gigantic Arapaima reaching over 2 meters and approximately 470 species of fishes thrive here in the black water rivers and lakes. 3. Support
Here are our 10 Reasons to Visit Cuyabeno Wild Life Reserve! The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is located north-east from Quito, in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. It’s indeed one of the most biodiverse zones in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. This reserve has 14 lakes, the ones that give
