We, the staff of Secoya Lodge, a community owned and operated tour company, are proud to adopt and promote the following responsible tourism policies in effort to operate and grow our lodge in a way that protects the natural and cultural resources of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve…
By employing 100% local people in sustainable tourism, reducing their dependency on hunting, over fishing, and other extractive activities.
By developing locally managed projects that address conservation threats in the Reserve.
By dedicating a portion of our gross annual sales to support local conservation projects.
By training our nature guides to help monitor & enforce park regulations.
By using all-natural, local building materials for rest stops and dining areas.
By keeping tour groups to 12 people or less, reducing potential environmental impacts and wildlife harassment.
By giving our clients a reliable means of donating to local conservation projects.
By managing our water/solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
By working to establish ecotourism “special use” zones in the Reserve that help to protect critical wildlife habitat.
By increasing the international awareness of the biological importance of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with our clients. Conservation and Community Benefits.
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