I can't describe how wonderful this place is. The grounds are amazing. The staff, including the others, are the nicest people on the planet. The location can't be beat! They offer it all here... solitude, adventures, great food, the beauty of nature, friendly conversation.... Just come. You won't be disappointed.

A Whitewater boater's paradise. Santiago has made something really special. The grounds are beautiful and immaculate. Carlos cooks up amazing food that highlights local ingredients. The Whitewater guides are top notch and the opportunities for boating seem endless. From easy and scenic to technical and challenging you will find something no matter what your experience level.

We had wonderful days at Pacha Lodge where all the staff is very friendly and professional. The place and the garden is lovely and special mention to Carlos the cook, just amazing dishes. We did a rafting day in one of the most beautiful canyon, with guides very professional. Very recommended place to chill out and doing sport around the beautiful Amazon forest!!!

What an amazing place! Waking up with views of the jungle! The food was amazing too, tailored to your food preference. Santi, Dani and the team were amazing. They helped me arrnage onward travle to my next destination, really amazing people. You need to stay here!

Great experience, the sustainability concept is great and tied in with great service, amazing food and the rafting experience is exceptional with focus on experience and safety.

Seldom do expectations survive contact with reality, much less surpass them. But our experiences at the Pacha Ecolodge and Kayak Ecuador did just that in every way. Our two weeks at Pacha were a busy but blissful blur in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Grounds There are those things that people SAY they stand for, and the things that people ACTUALLY stand for, and actions always speak louder than words. The way owners Santi and Dani have integrated their grounds into the fabric of the rainforest shows that they are committed to minimizing their footprint and protecting the environment. First, all their water comes from a rainwater processing system. A gutter collection system pipes all the rainwater to a charcoal filtering system. Water is then pumped from storage tanks to the supply lines of the bathhouse, kitchen, and cabins. Graywater then filters through a hillside step system, reducing erosion and hydrating fruit trees. Pacha Ecolodge is taking other steps at reducing erosion with their property reforestation project, hiring locals to replant trees and preserve the riverside vegetation. On the rest of the grounds, form follows function. Raised pathways of crushed stone, manicured gardens, and masonry ditches control water flow but add to the beauty of the grounds. Facilities Each building is clean, well-maintained, and tastefully decorated. The views from the restaurant are spectacular, and on not-paddling days I found myself hanging out there and taunting my friends back home with pictures from my office. The bathhouse featured tile showers, clean toilets, and an attached lounge (which was also another comfortable workspace when I felt I needed to give the incredibly kind and attentive kitchen staff some space.) There was also a well-outfitted gym…that I had every intention of using…but then was too sore from all the paddling and decided that my body needed rest more than workouts on non-paddling days! We stayed in one of the glamping units, conveniently located close to the bathhouse and restaurant. With a queen-sized comfortable bed, screens for ventilation, and a front porch with views of the mountains…it was hard to beat. Staff While the grounds and facilities were superb, what really separates Pacha Ecolodge is its staff. Friendly, attentive, and skilled, they went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The little touches showed that they cared about us as people and not just paying guests. (I’d list them all, but I’m not sure I could.) They are a hard-working, attentive, and talented bunch. Dani, Kelly, and Aldair made sure that we had everything we needed each morning while Carlos and Jordan did likewise for dinner. Carlos is an outstanding chef. We are not frequent go-out-to-eat people since we enjoy cooking ourselves, but after a couple of nights of world-class dishes at more than reasonable rates, we decided to spend two weeks allowing Carlos and his staff to spoil us. Fourteen consecutive days of meticulously prepared, well-proportioned dishes set new gastronomical standards which I doubt will ever be surpassed. I paddled along with rafting trips 11 out of the first 14 days. As a kayaker and raft guide, I have paddled all around the United States and in Chile, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Santi and his guides Pancho, Arnold, and Alexo were skilled, safe, adventurous, and CLEARLY passionate about sharing their love for the river. I was impressed with how easily they interacted with guests from multiple countries and made sure that each person had a memorable experience. We would like to thank our new Ecuadorian friends for making sure that our two weeks at Pacha Ecolodge were…perfect.

Pacha Lodge is amazing! The cabins are lovely and the staff is even better! Both Santiago were friendly, inviting and taught us so many things. We made chocolate milk fresh from picking the cocoa beans. We enjoyed a fantastic hike in the day of our arrival lead by a local guide from the community named Angel. Then we white water rafted with Kayak Ecuador team and felt safe while having lots of thrills! We will be back!

It was my extreme luck and pleasure to stay a week at Pacha Ecolodge and to kayak 2 great rivers with Kayak Ecuador. These two companies are owned and operated by Santiago Canala-Echevarria and Daniela Cabrera Darquea. Pacha Ecolodge is built on land that was once farm land, but is now reclaimed, by a rain forest with plants chosen and beautifully landscaped by the owners. Every building has been situated to take advantage of the best views of the surrounding mountains, and the best locations to listen to the rain fall or see the sun come up. You can stay in a rooms or cabins. The cabins are private and give the impression that the only thing that exists are you and nature. Winding paths through the beautiful landscaping take you to the dining area, a gym, a lounge, the kayak equipment warehouse, or to the Misahuallí, river which lies at the bottom of the property. The rooms are clean, luxurious, and full of light. Natural self-care products are used and encouraged. The food was incredible, fresh, and nutritious. I was introduced to edible Ecuadorian plants I'd never heard of before, including two types of tea. Daniela takes joy in finding fresh ingredients and creating beautiful meals. She is also responsible for the landscaping around the property, planting all sorts of beautiful plants that give a feel of a well-curated botanical garden. Santiago is a world-class white-water kayaker who will assess your kayaking abilities and then take you on kayaking adventures that you will remember for the rest of your life. I was lucky enough to kayak on the Napo, a major tributary of the Amazon, and the Misahuallí. He can take you on adventures with perfect equipment on a number of rivers based on your experience and/or thrill-level. Every trip down the river is a site-seeing tour. Santiago will spin the kayak around so you can see orchids growing on the shore, and will tell you stories of the area and the people. I was taken to lunch at wonderful restaurants in Tena that had such incredible food, I still crave it. There was great communication from start to finish. I was even picked up in Quito. The proprietors are warm, funny, smart, accommodating, and very helpful. They even found a trip for me into the Amazonian jungle. I felt like I was the most important client they'd ever had. I can't thank them enough, and I highly recommend this experience.

Wow!! The Eco Lodge is fantastic. They really know what it means to be sustainable and comfortable! The have responsibile water system, work with local communities, and have a large re-forest project! You have access to a great river and the food is amazing!! The rooms are clean and the l linens are the freshest cleanest I have ever seen in a jungle. I could go on for hours about how good Pacha lodge is, but just do yourself a favor and book a room!

Everything was amazing specially the service. IT is the best lodge you will find in the amazon with everything being top nodge. Everything was clean the staff was extremely friendly and the activities were great.

Pacha Lodge is amazing. My family enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer! The location is beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of the river. The rooms was nicely furnished and comfortable. From the moment I spoke to Santi on the phone when I found this place I knew we must stay here. Our energies were aligned and he made me feel comfortable and confident he could accommodate all of the different food allergies and requirements within our group. They not only accommodated us Santi, Dani, and rest of staff did so with such love and attention. Our meals were so fresh and delicious. I had no worries that my son would have an allergic reaction. We had a blast on a Level 2 raft adventure as a family with a 2 year old in tow. Dont hesitate to stay here, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Pacha Lodge for an unforgettable experience!