For Scientists & Researchers

Embark on Scientific Exploration at Capybara Eco-Lodge

The Capibara Eco Lodge is locally owned and supports the local community.

Capybara Eco-lodge opens its doors to a captivating realm of scientific discovery, extending a warm invitation to scientists, students, and curious travelers eager to immerse themselves in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Unveiling Conservation Mysteries: Our lodge serves as a hub for cutting-edge scientific investigations, with a primary focus on conservation research. Committed to understanding and preserving the unparalleled biodiversity of the lowland Amazon rainforest, ongoing fieldwork here contributes to a collective effort to safeguard this mega-diverse region.

Comfortable Wilderness Exploration: Capybara Eco-lodge offers a haven for researchers, students, and visitors seeking comfort amid the remote expanses of the Amazon wilderness. Our facilities provide a welcoming and comfortable base, ensuring a seamless blend of adventure and scientific exploration.

Trail Grid: A Scientific Wonderland: At the heart of our research facilities lies the expansive trail grid system—a scientific wonderland enveloping the lodge. Stretching approximately 50 miles (80 km) around the lodge, this grid stands as the largest scientific trail system in the untamed Amazon. Researchers have delved into the mysteries of nine primate species, as well as formidable mammals like jaguars and pumas—top predators in this wildlife haven.

Diverse Ecosystems for In-Depth Studies: Beyond the lodge, Capybara Eco-lodge is surrounded by unique ecosystems, including lakes and streams that provide an ideal setting for scientific studies on Amazonian wildlife. Every corner of our pristine surroundings offers an opportunity for in-depth research on various animal and plant species, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the Amazon’s intricate web of life.

Join us at Capybara Eco-lodge, where scientific exploration meets the allure of the Amazon, offering an extraordinary platform for unraveling the mysteries of this awe-inspiring rainforest.

Unveiling the Wonders: Capybara Scientific Research Eco-Lodge

Embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery at Capybara Scientific Research Eco-Lodge, where every day is an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of the Amazon’s diverse wildlife.

Scientific Exploration: Engage in the scientific study of wildlife, contributing to invaluable control and population data on various animal species in their natural habitats. Our research goes beyond observation, capturing critical details such as time, location, group size, and sector codes for the species under monitoring.

Wildlife Population Study: At Capybara Eco-Lodge, we’ve monitored nine primate species, including the endangered Monk Saki (Pithecia monachus). Delve into the world of birds with the study of 530 species, among which the Wattled Curassow (Crax globulosa) stands as an endemic marvel. Recordings also include 182 species of reptiles and 232 amphibians, featuring the captivating, poisonous frogs (Dendrobates), representing 96 percent of amphibians in the Amazon rainforest.

Insect Wonderland: Explore a realm of 60 thousand recorded insect species, offering a glimpse into the rich insect diversity of the Amazon. Our wildlife censuses, initiated in 2015, persist in revealing the incredible biodiversity of this region.

Active Participation: Students and tourists alike are invited to join us in the animal species censuses conducted in the Tamshiacu Tahuayo Reserve. Daily investigations seek to uncover new species living in this remote reserve, with ongoing efforts to document and photograph new individuals throughout the year.

Conservation Efforts: Capybara Eco-Lodge is committed to more than just observation; we actively focus on describing new species annually. From the Pygmy Marmoset’s feeding mutualism to the social behavior of Pink Dolphins, and the discovery of the Poison Dart Frog and Harlequin Toad, our efforts contribute to a deeper understanding of the Amazon’s unique ecosystems.

If you’re intrigued by our reserve projects on primates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects, contact us for more information and make your reservation. Join us in preserving and exploring the wonders of the Amazon rainforest.

Location

Capybara Eco-lodge ia located on the Yanacu River,140 km southwest and upstream along the Amazon river

Tamshiacu tahuayo Reserve has more than 421,000 hectares of forest that you can discover.

Prices

3 Days/ 2 Nights $525 per person.
4 Days/ 3 Nights $660 per person.
5 Days/ 4 Nights $775 per person.
6 Days/ 5 Nights $870 per person.

To make your research work successful we recommend staying a period of 4 days or more.