The
very well kept Orinoquia Lodge is located less than half
an hour south from Puerto Ayacucho, the capital of the
Venezuelan Amazon,
wedged between the Atures and Maipures rapids of the South
American country’s longest river, the Orinoco.
One of the best lodges in Venezuela, the 5 acres complex
is built on a huge granite rock and following the traditional
indigenous “churuata” style using local materials such
as palm leaves, wood and adobe. The lodge only has 10
comfortable and attractive double and triple huts with
spacious private bathrooms. The cabins are ready with
fans, electric lights and mosquito nets and provide access
to the gardens and the riverbanks in a privileged site
pleasantly incorporated to the surrounding jungle
nature. The major churuata provides the dining room, the
lounge and the bar where a collection of books is available
for visitors interested in the wildlife,
plants
and Indian cultures
of the Venezuelan Amazon region.
All
inclusive vacation packages including transfers, accommodations,
meals and excursions are offered to ensure an enjoyable
stay. Different half and full day trips are available
from the lodge and include the Indian handicraft market
in Puerto Ayacucho, Piedra de la Tortuga, two huge, black
granite boulders, Tobogan de la Selva, a natural 262 feet
long water toboggan, Piedra Pintada, an enormous boulder
full of pre Columbian petroglyphs
including Venezuela's largest, Isla Guajibo, a full day
by motorboat that includes visiting a Curripaco Indian
village. Lots of beautiful places good for swimming are
close to the camp and a thrilling rafting
excursion on the Atures Rapids of the Orinoco River can
be booked as well. Longer tours to the southern Amazon
region of Venezuela are also offered along with special
tours for birdwatchers
and sport fishing
enthusiasts. Laundry service is on hand and the guests’
particular interests are promptly taken care of by the
specialized and knowledgeable team of bilingual nature
and adventure guides.
Contact
us to include the Orinoquia
Lodge in the Amazon
in a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
