LA CASA DEL SUIZO
La Casa del Suizo was founded by Arnold Ammeter, or as he is more commonly known, “Benny”, born in Interlaken, Switzerland, Benny arrived by boat in Chile in 1963. After spending only three months there, his thirst for adventure and interest in the forests of South America led them in 1979 to Ecuador, where he still resides today. At first he worked in gold, but also began distributing Coca Cola to isolated communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon along the Napo River.
In 1985, Benny opened his first bed and breakfast, “La Casa del Suizo”, on the Upper Napo at the village of Ahuano. Today, La Casa del Suizo still operates there as a successful tourist resort overlooking vast expanses of the rainforest environment.
Attractions and activities available
In La Casa del Suizo, all excursions will be guided by a native of the region, with great experience and knowledge in natural medicine of the rainforest. A typical day starts after breakfast, and there are a variety of trails and activities to choose from!
Included
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- Native Guide
- Transport
- Full Board
Not included
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- Drinks
- Park Tickets
Itinerary
Misicocha+
Located 15 minutes by boat, there is a private primary forest reserve owned by Casa del Suizo. There are paths of different lengths and levels of difficulty (from one hour to 4 hours of walking). Your native guide will help you discover the secrets of the tropical forest. The roads take you through picturesque creeks, up and down hills, to a scenic viewpoint, always walking through the jungle.
Cosano / Amazoonico+
A 20 minute boat ride takes you to Cosano, a private property with primary forest on the Rio Arajuno. Walks of varying lengths (from 1 hour up to 3 hours) will take you through the dark world of the rainforest.
Visite d´un Famille Quichua.+
After a short boat ride you will arrive in a small village to meet a Quichua family. You will witness the production of Chicha and you will be invited to taste this drink, the best known in the region. We will explain to you how to use the blowgun, an important weapon for the inhabitants of the jungle in ancient times. Finally, a Quechua woman will show you the artisanal production of fine ceramics typical of the Orient and also the manufacture of wooden objects from the region.
Amazoonico+
Just across the river from La Casa del Suizo is the Amazoonico, a rescue center for injured and displaced rainforest animals. Here it is possible to see coatis, tapirs, and several species of monkeys, snakes, and a variety of birds, many of which roam freely!
Butterfly Farm+
About 15 minutes walk from La Casa del Suizo you will find our butterfly farm. Designed as a living conservatory of butterfly life. Today there are almost 20 species of local butterflies. Admission $4.00 subject to change without notice.