Amazon Rainforest Birding Lodge in Ecuador – Buglas Nature Reserve

A private birding and eco-lodge reserve in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest.

Located in the heart of Limón Indanza, in Morona Santiago province, just three hours from Cuenca, Buglas Birding Lodge is more than just a hotel; it’s a private eco-lodge and nature reserve created for birdwatchers, photographers, and explorers of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest.

Our 7-hectare Amazon rainforest reserve offers a peaceful haven for a dazzling variety of birds, including treasures like the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, the colorful Spangled Coquette Hummingbird, the elegant White-crowned Manakin, and many more.

Is Buglas Birding the best birding lodge in Morona Santiago? We think so!

Buglas Birding Lodge & Nature Reserve is tucked away in Limón Indanza, Morona Santiago, where the Andes slowly turn into Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest. It’s a quiet corner of southern Ecuador filled with color, song, and calm — a place where every morning begins with the sound of wings.

Our small eco-lodge was created for people who love nature: birdwatchers, photographers, and travelers who want to feel part of the forest instead of just visiting it. Along our trails, you might spot the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, the tiny Spangled Coquette, or one of the many Amazonian bird species that make this valley a hidden paradise.

Buglas Lodge is more than a place to stay — it’s a hotel and private reserve where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the Amazon in its purest form.

Birding blinds of Buglas / Escondites de aves

Closest Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Lek in Ecuador – A Must-See for Birdwatchers!

At Buglas Nature Reserve, located just a few hours from Cuenca, we feel privileged to offer access to one of the most fascinating spectacles in the Ecuadorian Amazon: the lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, or courtship site, of this iconic species. Just 300 meters from our main house, this special trail leads visitors to a unique spot in Limón Indanza, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, where you can observe the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock up close.

As the owner and a passionate conservationist, witnessing these magnificent birds perform their courtship rituals is a true privilege that I want to share with our visitors. Here, male Andean Cock-of-the-Rocks, with their vibrant orange plumage and distinctive crest, gather in groups of 10 to 15 to engage in a series of displays that are nothing short of a visual feast. The lek allows for close observation, sometimes just 4 meters away, and offers ideal perches for nature photography in Ecuador.

Each morning and afternoon, the vibrant sounds and colors of these birds fill the forest, and I take pride in knowing that we have preserved this natural space for them to continue their ancestral rituals. Our reserve aims not only to protect the biodiversity of the Amazon but also to provide birdwatchers and photographers the opportunity to experience an authentic connection in the heart of the rainforest.

For those who love nature tourism and birdwatching in Ecuador, Buglas Nature Reserve is a destination you cannot miss. Additionally, our proximity to Cuenca makes this trip an accessible getaway for nature and photography enthusiasts. With each visit, you support our conservation efforts and enable us to continue caring for this home for the birds and wildlife that embody the essence of our reserve.

We invite you to discover this gem of the Ecuadorian Amazon and take home unforgettable memories of an intimate encounter with nature!

Gordon Pickering

I am interested in staying at Buglas lodge for me and my wife for 1 or posssibly two nights. We would want a guide and would be coming from Cuenca where we live. We are thinking of the early November and can come on weekdays or weekends whichever is most convenient for the lodge.

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Spangled Coquette at Buglas Lodge – Amazon birding in Limón Indanza

White-chested Puffbird

Birds of buglas

Here you can find our list of birds species that we have registered in our reserve, with 12 species of hummingbirds, 2 species of manakins and other families of birds

Aquí podrás encontrar nuestra lista de aves que tenemos registradas en nuestra reserva, con 12 especies de colibríes, 2 especies de saltarines y otras familias de aves.

Birdlist of buglas

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