Pacha Ecolodge — Hotel in Archidona

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...

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...

I stayed here for 10 days in early 2021 as part of an epic white water kayaking trip with Kayak Ecuador (all the same company). It's an amazing home base for a multitude of kayaking options from Class 2 to Class 5. They are located right on the Misawaulli river, which is an excellent class 4 option. Owners, Santiago and Daniella are professional, friendly, all round excellent hosts. Along with employee, Jesus and Samu the irresistible rescued jungle Husky. The property is about 8 acres with 6 beautiful cabins, completed as of December of 2020. Two of the cabins have their own bathrooms/showers and the other four utilize a very spacious and nice community bathrooms/showers. It's a one stop shop where they can fully customize your trip, providing meals, kayak equipment, kayak guide service, rafting, shuttles, bikes, etc. There are also fantastic jungle hikes to caves, swimming holes, canyons. Many of them guided by the Kichwa indigenous locals. The grounds are chocked full of lush tropical plants and tress which attract exotic animals like toucans and monkeys. As they are located right on the river, they also have some beautiful beach property to relax and swim. Last but not least, the food is top notch and healthy. Ask Santi to mix you Cuba Libre. All and all, an awesome experience. Top notch getaway in all aspects.I'll be...