Amazon: Cave trekking with a native tour guide in the Huasquila Reserve

Event
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WHEN Thursday 12 November to Thursday 19 November
ADDRESS Napo Province Directions

Did you know that Amazonian leaders used caves as wartime shelters and sacred sites? Revitalize your spirit by exploring our cave!

Highlights

  • Discover how ancient Amazonian leaders used caves as sacred places
  • Explore an underground world of stalactites and stalagmites
  • Connect with ancient wisdom by visiting the medicinal plant farm
  • End the trip at a beautiful waterfall, perfect for cooling off

Description

Discover the Huasquila Private Nature Reserve, Amazon Lodge & Reserve, located at an altitude of 800 meters in the Sacred Valley of Cotundo, within the buffer zone of the Antisana Reserve. On this sightseeing tour, you'll venture into a 120-meter-long cave, where you can see stalactites and stalagmites. You will also visit a medicinal plant farm and learn about their healing properties. Finally, relax and take a dip in a beautiful waterfall surrounded by nature. What to bring? Rubber boots Hat Swimsuit Comfortable, lightweight long pants Long-sleeved shirt Bottled water Binoculars Camera Camera case Rain poncho Sunscreen Flashlight (You do not need to bring extra money or your ID document)

Includes

Entrance fee Native guide Rubber boots 3-hour hike

Excludes

Transportation Tips

Important Information

  • Transportation to the reserve is not included; guests must arrive on their own. Once in Huasquila, no means of transportation are needed, as the entire activity takes place within the reserve and with a guide. The hostel also has a restaurant for those who want to enjoy a meal, as well as suitable restrooms and changing rooms.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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