PUQIO Ecolodge — Hotel in San Antonio

What luck to have found this hidden gem! So fantastic that I stayed for two weeks. Puqio is half an hour/7 soles from Tarapoto center, nestled away in a tiny rustic village. The hosts Mayra and Daniel are just wonderful, both speak English well and are invested in making your stay amazing. They can organize anything you need. I even saw them offer up some of their own shoes to guests who didn't have appropriate footwear for the river crossing hike! Walking distance to local food shops, waterfall hikes, and a lovely Amazonian chocolate store! My cabin was perfect, I was looking for a quiet open plan meshed in retreat space in lush nature and that is exactly what I got. There is even a water feature just outside the door providing soothing sounds and nightime frogs singing. Beautiful lush trees, and mango season if you're lucky! The shared kitchen is lovely with a nice big fridge, blender and plenty of tools. The knives are even sharp! A Beautiful art/yoga space and the most adorable animals you'll ever meet complete the vibe. I so appreciated the cat snuggles :-) Absolutely...

I have booked a stay at Puqio without knowing much about the area and how to get there after my arrival to Tarapoto airport. Mayara and Daniel guided me and made things easy for me since our very first contact. Gave me all necessary instructions timely. They listened to what I would like to do in the area and arranged all tours and experiences that I was interested in, they helped to book the most convenient way of transport and in general were always ready to answer my questions. They both are really nice people to have around, fun thoughtful and openminded. Their little jungle at Puqio is simply beautiful. The houses are done with a meticulous detail that are fun and all is surrounded by jungle. See the pictures, all are taken at Puqio. I have spent there just four days and left full of new ideas and well rested. Pro tip: If you are a cat person, ask if you can get the room with cat Mishi. This cat lives in one of their rooms and comes to sleep with you at night...

Fantastic countryside lodges by a skilled couple who've built them with an eye for preserving the jungle environment. Their design blends beautifully with nature, and the hosts are exceptionally welcoming and helpful. Ideal for hiking enthusiasts with plenty to explore in San Antonio and surrounding villages. A minor drawback is the proximity to neighbors in the villlage who play loud music occasionally (8am on Mondays 🤔). Nothing close enough to prevent sleeping but it does take away from the sense of tranquility and isolation that you get when it's silent. This was the best part of my Peru trip, leading me to extend my stay in Puqio. So relaxing and enjoyable, don't...