“Thank you all so much for your warmth + excellent hospitality! If you are just arriving here, be prepared for excellent service + for some fun adventures. I'm looking forward to returning soon! Tracey Kravitz – Portland – USA
“We had a relaxing weekend here at the Huasquila Lodge. It's nice to meet such a kind and hospitable family that offers comfortable lodges, adventurous excursions and delicious food!! Thanks for everything Juan, Cecilia y Pablo! Me gustaría volver pronto! Con cariño Shelley.” Shelley Giessing – Boulder-Colorado – USA

“We had a fantastic experience. The service and friendly hospitality was second to none. Loved the horses and waking up to the peaceful sounds at the jungle. Thank you for everything. We hope we can return for more adeventures.” Denise and Ken Salsman – Canada

 

There are several alternatives to get to Huasquila. You can take a regular flight to Tena or get there by bus or private car. There are three weekly flights from and to Quito while buses leave every day at different times. The road trip offers lots of attractions and beautiful landscapes with volcanoes, waterfalls and the fact that you drive through different climatic floors since you get to a height above 4000m before you start descending into the Amazon basin. You will be driving through two ecological reserves and will notice the difference in the people and nature as your trip continues.

Huasquila direct transfer (highly recommended)

Our newest service is the direct transfer. Huasquila has a brand new minivan which will pick you up in your hotel and take you non-stop to Huasquila (stops possible if you wish to take pictures, go to the bathroom, etc). We will drive you back to your destiny and you will enjoy having a private minivan which adapts to your special wishes.

Plane

With a daily flight to Tena travelling to Huasquila by plane is very simple and practical. The flight lasts approx. 20 minutes. At your arrival Huasquila staff will pick you up from the airport. The ticket costs about 65 USD (one way, incl. taxes). We will arrange all reservations and will advise you on any questions you might have about the flight.

Bus

Several bus companies travel to Tena every day. “Transportes Baños”, “Amazonas” and “Jumandy” are the most famous ones. The bus leaves from Quito´s main bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) and the trip lasts approx. 5 hours. When you get into the bus you have to tell the driver that you want to get off in Cotundo, from where we will pick you up to take you to Huasquila. There are comfortable buses (executive buses) and normal ones. The ticket costs about 6 USD. Please contact Huasquila before buying your ticket to organize your arrival and so that we may help you to choose the right type of bus.

Private car

If you want to have more freedom when travelling and have a jeep you can make the trip on your own. The journey lasts approx. 4 hours and it's full of attractions. The road is better than it was in the past so nowadays you drive 2 hours on a perfect, concrete/pavement road and 2 hours on a dirt road which is not in the best condition.

The map gives you an overview of the trip. If you decide to visit us we will give you more detailed directions on how to find us.

1. Quito – Cumbaya - Tumbaco (approx. 30 min)
2. Tumbaco – Papallacta - Baeza: (approx. 1 h 30 min)
3. Baeza – Cosanga- Cotundo- Huasquila: (approx. 2 h)


The instructions to have a safe trip are very easy and can be summarized as follows:

  1. Drive slowly! When driving slowly you will always have a safe trip. We drive to Huasquila every week and have proven that you do not gain time by driving fast. If you drive very fast you will save yourself maybe 20 minutes, but you will increase the probability of an accident or your car to get damaged. The road is not the problem. In the detailed road description we give you an approximate average driving speed for each section of the trip. Follow it and the only thing your car will need when coming back is a good wash to look like new again!

 

 
 

Av. Amazonas 743 y Veintimilla
Edf. Espinoza 8piso, of. 801
Quito/ Ecuador
Tel: 00593-2-2908491
Email: info@huasquila.com