Cuyabeno Holidays

The Cuyabeno Nature Reserve is one of the best national parks in Ecuador for observing animals in their natural environment.

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Nature, Adventure & Sport
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Cuyabeno: How to get there?

100km, about 60 miles, by car from Lago Agrio

Cuyabeno: See when to go?

Avoid the rainy season

Cuyabeno: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Cuyabeno: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Julie Olagnol

Travel writer

The Cuyabeno Nature Reserve is one of the best national parks in Ecuador for observing animals in their natural environment.

My suggestion

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