yasuni national park

Welcome to One of the Most Biodiverse Places on Earth

Wild Mandari is based deep inside Yasuní National Park, a vast, protected rainforest in eastern Ecuador and one of the most important ecological regions in the world. Staying with us means more than visiting the Amazon — it means immersing yourself in a living, breathing sanctuary of life, culture, and conservation.

Far from roads and development, our remote lodge offers travelers a rare chance to experience the rainforest as it has existed for thousands of years.


Map of Ecuador highlighting the northeastern Amazon region in dark green, with neighboring countries Colombia and Peru labeled, and the Pacific Ocean on the west.

About Yasuní National Park

A Protected Treasure of Ecuador

Yasuní National Park was officially created in 1979, covering more than 9,800 square kilometers (3,790 square miles) of primary rainforest. It is located in the provinces of Orellana and Pastaza, within the western Amazon basin, where the Andes meet the jungle.

In 1989, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognizing its critical role in global biodiversity conservation and climate stability.

For Ecuador, Yasuní represents:

  • One of the country’s most valuable natural reserves

  • A cultural sanctuary for Indigenous peoples, including the Kichwa and uncontacted groups

  • A carbon sink vital for climate regulation

  • A key region for scientific research and eco-tourism

Map of the Orellana province in Ecuador highlighting key locations, rivers, and parks, with an inset map showing the province's location within the country.

Located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, Yasuní is home to:

  • 600+ bird species

  • 172 mammals

  • 100+ amphibians

  • Thousands of plant and insect species

  • It is a refuge for endangered wildlife and a vital territory for Indigenous communities.

Group of ten people standing outside in front of a traditional thatched hut, with lush green trees in the background. Some are smiling and posing for the camera, with one person giving a thumbs up and another making a shaka sign. The group includes children, adults, and elderly individuals.
Two men sitting on the grass in front of a traditional thatched roof house, one shirtless and the other wearing a green t-shirt, surrounded by lush greenery, with a woman on the house's balcony in the background.

A Land of Indigenous Wisdom and Deep Connection

Yasuní is also home to Indigenous Kichwa communities, like ours, and uncontacted peoples such as the Tagaeri and Taromenane, who live in voluntary isolation deep within the park.

Wild Mandari is a Kichwa-owned and operated eco-lodge, located in a respectful buffer zone inside the protected area. Our tours and accommodations are rooted in traditional knowledge, community values, and a shared commitment to safeguarding our ancestral land.

A small boat with people on it sailing along a muddy river surrounded by dense, lush green jungle.

Remote, Wild, and Worth the Journey

Reaching Wild Mandari requires an overland drive from Coca, followed by a scenic motorized canoe ride down the Tiputini River. The journey is all part of the experience — as you venture deeper, the jungle unfolds in its full majesty.

We are located deep within core Yasuní territory, surrounded by untouched primary rainforest and teeming with wildlife. No roads, no traffic, no light pollution — just pure Amazon immersion.

When You Visit, You Protect

Every visit to Wild Mandari directly supports conservation, cultural preservation, and sustainable livelihoods for our community. You help prove that the Amazon is worth more standing than drilled.

Come explore Yasuní — not just as a destination, but as a living example of what the future of the rainforest can be.

  • Aerial view of a lush amazon rainforest with the Tiputini river running through it, fog hovering over the trees, and a cloudy sky at sunrise or sunset.
  • Silhouette of trees under a dark night sky with a faint orange glow near the horizon.
  • Sunset over a forest with clouds in the sky.
  • A river flowing through a dense, green jungle with trees and shrubs along the banks and a cloudy sky above.
  • Aerial view of a dense, lush green rainforest with a narrow river flowing through it, reflecting the cloudy sky above.
  • Aerial view of a dense tropical amazon rainforest with the Tuputini river flowing through it.
  • Aerial view of the Tiputini river surrounded by dense amazon rainforest with a small boat on the shore, and some fallen branches in the water.
  • An aerial view of the Tiputini river surrounded by dense rainforest with a canoe carrying four people in the middle.