The Kapawi project was initiated in 1993 by Carlos Perez Perasso, founder of Canodros and owner of El Universo, the major newspaper in Ecuador. Mr. Perasso was a man of vision and passion and his goal was to begin a new trend in ecotourism. By initiating and supporting Kapawi Ecolodge, in partnership with the Ecuadorian Achuar Nationality, NAE, the aim was to develop a genuine community based ecotourism project that generated a sustainable economic income and jobs to the Achuar. The Achuar people lead a relatively basic lifestyle in an area of 681.218 hectares in the Amazon jungle with a population of 6,000 people in 64 communities, and Kapawi Ecolodge was created in response to their need for a sustainable economic alternative. In 2005 Canodros created a new company called CEKSA (Complejo Ecoturistico Kapawi. S.A.), which is the new tour operator that will be in charge of running the operations of Kapawi Ecolodge. On the 1st of January 2008, Canodros transferred all the shares, assets and installations of Kapawi Ecolodge to the Achuar people.

The lagoon varies in water level throughout the year's season and provides the perfect setting for your accommodations.

The lodge accommodates up to 44 guests and was built in accordance to the Achuar concept of architecture. We offer 19 double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, sun heated showers and electricity provided by a solar panel system. Every room has a wide terrace. One thing you should kept keep in mind during your stay here at Kapawi is that you are in the “jungle”. Insects are by far the most numerous form of life in this habitat, even though the rooms are screened through the walls and floors, you may have some unwanted “guests” in your cabin.