Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve
Estación Biológica Jatun Sacha
A lowland rainforest reserve and research station on the south bank of the Napo River, with a canopy observation tower and botanical garden for close encounters with the Amazon.
Jatun Sacha, meaning 'big forest', is a private biological reserve founded in 1986. It covers about 2,500 hectares of lowland rainforest and has recorded more than 500 bird species and exceptionally rich plant diversity. Visitors can follow marked trails, climb an observation tower about 30 metres high for a view over the forest canopy, and visit the botanical garden and butterfly-rearing area. Overnight stays are possible in the cabins at the research station. The reserve lies on the road about 8 kilometres downriver of Misahuallí and can be reached by bus or as part of a canoe group trip. A small entrance fee applies.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Upper Napo River canoe trip
- AmaZOOnico
- Puerto Misahuallí
- Las Latas Waterfall
- Parque Amazónico La Isla
- Jumandy Caves
- Jatunyacu River rafting
- Pimpilala Waterfall