La Casa del Suizo Hotel

The 77 peaceful rooms of La Casa del Suizo Hotel all provide guests with a modern, comfortable place to enjoy the nature that surrounds them. With exquisite jungle and river views, you will be awoken by nature every day.

Indulge in Ecuadorian dishes as well as soups, salads and desserts in a colourful and varied breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Vegetarian and allergy-free options are available in open-fronted restaurants with views over the pool and river. If you’re looking for the perfect way to unwind within the hotel, you may find yourself by the pool or by the bar. You can enjoy the sunset as you take a dip in the tropical pool, or unwind with a pina colada prepared by an expert mixologist at the bar.

Explore incredible primary forest in Misicocha or Cosano, La Casa del Suizo’s private reserve, reached by a short canoe ride. Here, there are a number of walks (with varying levels of difficulty) that can last anywhere from an 1 hour and 30 minutes all the way up to 4 hours, taking you through thick and humid jungle, crossing muddy paths and encountering all sorts of wildlife. All the while your local guide will introduce you to all the hidden secrets and wonders of the jungle.

“Follow in the footsteps of Francisco de Orellana. Mimic the experience of  the Spanish discoverer of the River Amazon who built his own raft, known as a balsa, using the same technique indigenous communities have for centuries, and still use to this day. Once you’ve lashed together your ‘vessel’ of balsa wood logs and lengths of rope, it’s time to take it to the water, paddling leisurely downstream – and hopefully staying afloat. Your guides will accompany you each step of the adventure, along with your motorised canoe.

“To up the adventure factor on your trek through Misicocha, try out the tarabita. Found in the depths of our private reserve, the basket-like cable car for one person swings you a short distance from one part of the forest to another, like a mechanised Tarzan! A guide waits at both ends to oversee your safe departure and arrival.”

“Make like a monkey swinging from the tree tops at the Canopy Adventure Park, where zip-lines for almost all ages have you whizzing with joy through foliage and across the jungle floor. Experienced guides and premium materials ensure that it’s an entirely safe experience, and with the Edelrid Smart Belay system you’re always snapped onto the line by at least one point.”

Choose from a range of optional Amazon river adventure activities such as Tubing, Kayaking and White Water Rafting to get your heart racing with the back drop of the Amazon rainforest and its wildlife.

La Casa del Suizo Hotel has implemented eco-tourism into the area, providing local communities with income through sustainable means, such as the community visits offering ceramic demonstrations. Furthermore, La Casa del Suizo is one of the highest employers in the region, with a staff of almost entirely local people. In this way, they hope to be able to share the rainforest with generations to come.

“Throughout the three-decade history of Casa del Suizo we have created strong ties with and supported our local community. We at La Casa del Suizo adore the Amazon forest, and have done important work in protecting it and all its magical creatures. That has included making 600 hectares into private reserve, sheltering wildlife from poachers and deforestation.”