MASHPI LODGE

When you are ready to venture from your room, you have a seemingly limitless natural playground to explore. Experienced guides, many of whom have grown up in the forest, will lead you on expeditions through the reserve to discover the astonishing range of flora and fauna that thrives here. Travel through the canopy via a sky bike suspended high in the trees, gain a 360-degree view of the jungle from the eight-storey observation tower and see the brightly-coloured inhabitants of the hummingbird garden. After a busy day exploring, recharge with a massage treatment in the Samay Wellness Centre before exploring Ecuador's rich culinary heritage in Mashpi's dining room, where you can sample dishes inspired by unique flavours of the forest.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Serenity seekers
• Nature lovers
• Birders

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:

• Absorb the cloud forest views from the expansive panoramic open-air terrace
• Relax with a yoga class on the forest-surrounded deck
• Indulge in a soothing massage treatment with magical rainforest views at the spa
• Wind down in the open-air hot tub at the Samay Wellness Center
• Feast on a magical fusion of coastal and Andean cuisine at the restaurant
• Observe some of the 15 different species of hummingbirds glide though the lodge’s gardens

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Explore the Howler Monkey Trail in search of native flora and fauna
• Trek verdant walking trails to the secluded Mashpi waterfalls
• Take a tandem sky bike through the tree tops for a mesmerising bird's eye view of the forest
• Scale the observation tower to view toucans and parrots at canopy level
• Spot over 400 species of vibrant bird species
• Marvel at some of the 200 colourful species at the butterfly farm