Kapawi is the largest community-based projects ever developed in Ecuador. This luxury eco-hotel was created to provide a high standard service in one of the remotest and most pristine areas of the south east of the country, away from oil exploitation and other destructive practices.

The Kapawi project was initiated in 1993 by the private enterprise Canodros S.A. in partnership with the FINAE, Federation of Achuar Indigenous People in Ecuador. by providing a monthly means of economic support and jobs to the Achuars, superior to the relatively limited lifestyle in an area of 5.000 square kilometers with a population of 4,500 people in 56 communities. In 2011, all installations will be transferred at no cost to the Achuars.

The facilities

The luxury hotel accommodates up to 50 visitors with double and triple accommodations and was built in accordance to the Achuar concept of architecture. It provides multiple activities in programs that are characterised by their flexibility. Most itineraries include visits to the Achuar communities, hikes in the rainforest, canoeing, bird watching, and other activities.