Mashpi Lodge is nestled in the midst of Chocó-Andean forest -- a three-hour drive from the capital of Quito.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
Mashpi Lodge is nestled in the midst of Chocó-Andean forest -- a three-hour drive from the capital of Quito.
Jorge Vinueza G.
The luxury eco-resort, which took two years to build, was constructed using sustainable techniques.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
The luxury eco-resort, which took two years to build, was constructed using sustainable techniques.
Mashpi Lodge
The idea was to create a retreat in the middle of the jungle, says lead architect Alfredo Ribadeneira.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
The idea was to create a retreat in the middle of the jungle, says lead architect Alfredo Ribadeneira.
Jorge Vinueza G.
The architects tried to cause minimum disruption to the local wildlife and natural environment when building the property.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
The architects tried to cause minimum disruption to the local wildlife and natural environment when building the property.
Carlos Morochz
The lodged was designed to blend into the impressive natural landscape.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
The lodged was designed to blend into the impressive natural landscape.
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Housing 24 guest rooms, it sees more than 2,000 visitors a year, who are attracted by its unique position in the rainforest and abundance of activities designed to bring guests closer to nature.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
Housing 24 guest rooms, it sees more than 2,000 visitors a year, who are attracted by its unique position in the rainforest and abundance of activities designed to bring guests closer to nature.
Lucas Bustamante/tropicalherping.com
Mashpi Lodge has a team of scientists who research and discover wildlife in the area, which is home to some 500 species of birds, as well as trees and frogs endemic to the region.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
Mashpi Lodge has a team of scientists who research and discover wildlife in the area, which is home to some 500 species of birds, as well as trees and frogs endemic to the region.
Lucas Bustamante/www.tropicalherping.com
Mashpi Lodge also runs a Life Center where guests can take a closer look at the abundance of local butterfly species.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
Mashpi Lodge also runs a Life Center where guests can take a closer look at the abundance of local butterfly species.
Jorge Vinueza G.
Rooms cost around $1,200 per night, and the hotel also has restaurants, a spa and a boutique.
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador —
Rooms cost around $1,200 per night, and the hotel also has restaurants, a spa and a boutique.
Mashpi Lodge