I visited the Yachana Lodge in the Napo region in November 2024 and loved
it. I felt safe in the Sierra and Amazonian regions of Ecuador. Yachana
Lodge isn't strictly for birders, but if you let them know you're a birder
beforehand, they can arrange a local guide. They've found more than 400
species of birds in their local area. They can also arrange for
transportation from Quito to Yachana if requested. The food was great,
lodging was very comfortable, and I learned a lot about the local culture.
Their website is yachana.com. I highly recommend it.

Lori Danielson
Issaquah