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Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge

Yanez Pinzon N26 -131 y la Nina. Edificio Las Carabelas, oficina 101, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
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Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge
10 May 2013 -
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Singapore, Singapore
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Lots has been said about the wildlife and the presence or absence of the animals so I shan't say much about that. That's just nature... Animal sightings are luck of the draw! :) I will say however that the diversity of the animals here is unbeatable. We saw sloths, 6 species of monkey, snakes, birds-a-plenty, caiman, coatis and more tree... More

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Montreal, Quebec
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It is hard to express in writing how beautiful and special this please really is. Visiting Yasuni National park is a once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend staying here. My husband and I stayed at this lodge last May and we absolutely loved it! We are experienced travelers in our mid 30's that look for adventure and... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Public Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review, we certainly agree with you about the beauty of Yasuni and are glad you had a great time. Incidentally we do not allow swimming in the lagoon for safety reasons for those reading this. Please feel free to tell your friends about us and thanks again More

Bellevue, Nebraska
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I stayed at Napo April 2013 for our 9th wedding anniversary then traveled to Quito and Galapagos. The stay at Napo was a wonderful experience. We felt safe the entire time although there is no lock on the door or windows. We are nature lovers and we got guides who showed us animals and birds we would... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Hi, thank you for your review, we are glad to hear you had a great time at Napo More

Medford, New Jersey
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73 reviews 73 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My husband and I travelled to this eco lodge after spending a week in the Galapagos Islands. We stayed for four nights which started with a flight to Coca, then a three hour river boat ride down the Napo River and finally an additional two hour canoe ride to the lodge. Our guides met us at the airport in Quito... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thanks for your review, we always value comments from our guests, please feel free to tell others about us More

Duncannon, PA
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9 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Two of us stayed for 4 nights the end of March 2013 and found the concept of Napo very refreshing, a community-owned lodge that is sustainably run, has great food and comfy rooms. The staff are all from Ecuador, many local, and did a good job of finding monkeys, giant otters, caimans, frogs, etc. Most guests, many from U.S.and Canada,... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review, your helpful comments will no doubt be very useful for guests considering NWC. We are glad you had a great time, please tell others about us More

Kent
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We spent 4 days, 5 nights at the lodge in early April. Having viewed the mixed reviews in March we were a bit uncertain as to what expect but this was a major highlight of a trip which also included the Andes and the Galapagos. No we did not see many parrots at the clay licks, yes it poured with... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review. Sounds like you had a great time at NWC, please feel free to share your experiences with others. More

Lincoln, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We spent 4 nights at NWC in March 2013 and our experience failed to meet expectations. It's in a beautiful setting, our room (suite) was very comfortable and the food and lodge service were up to standard. But the main reason for visiting was for the wildlife. We found viewing opportunities disappointing and rather limited and our guides, although very... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
15 April 2013

We are very sorry to hear your Napo trip was not as you had hoped. Regarding viewing opportunities we never guarantee sightings as you can imagine being the jungle such things are beyond our control, that being said this area is rich in biodiversity and with the Kichwa Añangu Community having banned all hunting sightings are more likely here than... More

West Point, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My family of 4 (kids are 8 and 9) travelled to Napo last month (March). With the price tag, I nervously anticipated this to be a the trip of a lifetime for my family. I would say afterwards that it met and exceeded my high expectations. I can see that some negative reviews have been posted in recent weeks. Most... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
12 April 2013

What a great review and I have to say we agree with your every word, we are really pleased you enjoyed your Napo stay and that your children also have nice memories and can put their newly gained knowledge about the jungle into use. Hey if you want to come back why not enter our Facebook photo competition to win... More

Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We did a 5 day, 4 night trip to NWC (March 28 – April 1) after our time on the Galapagos. After reading some recent negative reviews about NWC that seemed to be related to guides and staff, I am happy report that our experience was top notch. The guides, staff and accommodations were just great. At the Quito airport... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Guest Relations Manager at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear you had a great time at Napo, as you noted all our staff are attentive and welcoming and always try to help wherever possible. Please feel free to tell your friends about your experience and we hope you always remember your time at Napo fondly More

Melbourne, Australia
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Visiting NWC was a truly memorable experience. The staff attempt to group people with similar interests. There were a few groups of passionate bird watchers, for example. Our objective was to see a broad spectrum of the life forms found in this part of the world. Our guide Daniela, together with Javier and Boliver ( the hard working indigenous paddlers,... More

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NapoWildlifeCenter, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Our guests opinions are always listened to and we have taken on board your comments. We hope you always remember your Amazon holiday More

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Also Known As:
Napo Wildlife Centre Hotel Yasuni National Park
Napo Wildlife Centre Hotel
Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge Ecuador/Yasuni National Park
Address: Yanez Pinzon N26 -131 y la Nina. Edificio Las Carabelas, oficina 101, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
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Region: Ecuador > Yasuni National Park
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Free Breakfast Restaurant Suites
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Yasuni National Park
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Napo Wildlife Center offers visitors a number of vantage points from which to admire and experience the spectacular, awe-inspiring diversity of the Amazon Basin. Climb the 120-ft. high galvanized-metal stairs to the jungle tower for otherwise impossible eye-to-eye views of canopy dwellers such as monkeys, eagles and macaws…Spy on clay licks teeming with parrots and occasionally visited by jungle cats or a magnificent elephant-muzzled tapir…Experience Man’s ageless interaction with the jungle through the native community’s perspectiveEnjoy evening walks to witness the astounding nightlife of the dense, entangled understory…Explore the many trails through “terra firme”, “varzea” and swamp forest in search of the best that Amazonia has to offerBe it from the ground up, or from the canopy down, from hidden viewing blinds to silent paddling up black-water creeks, we deliver the biggest most intricate picture possible of this wonderful world. Napo Wildlife Center not only provides the educated perspective of bilingual guides but also the hands-on knowledge of the true guardians of Añangu, who live and witness the marvels of their jungle home every day. ... more   less 

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