Limoncocha Biological Reserve
Reserva Biológica Limoncocha
A rainforest lake reserve reachable by road, home to many black caimans. Go birding by boat in the evening or look for caimans on a night tour.
Limoncocha Biological Reserve covers about 4,600 hectares, centered on a lake fringed with wetlands and rainforest. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded here, and black caimans live in the lake. Unlike the Yasuní lodges, which require a fast boat, this reserve is about 1.5 hours by car from Coca. The local community offers boating on the lake, forest hikes and night caiman spotting, making it a good choice for travelers with limited time. You can visit as a day trip or stay in a community cabin. Coordinates are those of the lakeside dock.
Opening hours
Daytime to night tours; local guide required
Nearby sights
- Sacha Lodge Canopy Walkway
- Napo Wildlife Center Canopy Tower
- Añangu Parrot Clay Licks
- Añangu Kichwa Community
- Sani Isla Community & Sani Lagoon
- Napo River
- Malecón de Coca
- Archaeological Museum and Cultural Center of Orellana (MACCO)