Dear Customer:

We are pleased to announce that in recent days, Yacuma ECOLODGE has been honored with the award LAND OF LIGHT, by the University of tourist. LAND OF LIGHT is a recognition given annually by this prestigious institution to all those tourism businesses that consistently support the growth and development of domestic tourism. As such we reiterate our commitment to sustainable tourism and rethink our goals of creating awareness in our dear tourists to minimize environmental impacts and continue taking necessary measures focused on preserving the natural assets are our livelihood and we desire will be for future generations.

 

Ecuahotel opens on the 25th of May 2010 his new Anahi Boutique Hotel for the public. Our team is happy to welcome you and give you a tour in our charming boutique hotel. Please enjoy some atmospheric photographs. more...

 

 

We are proud to announce that our lodge Yacuma Ecolodge has been awarded the Smart Voyager Certification, and we are in the process for our hotels Fuente de Piedra I and II.

Many would say this is the final step in achieving an eco-friendly operation. For Ecuahotel Group it is certainly not the beginning and for sure not the end. It has been a long process of continuous improvement in our environmental practices.

Smart Voyager is an optional eco-certification program that is recognized by Rainforest Alliance. The Smart Voyager program was created in 1998, with the aim to minimize the environmental impacts of tourism. In the year 2002, Smart Voyager was recognized by UNESCO, as an example that should be implemented in all of the natural patrimonies of humanity. Smart Voyager is a founding member of the Sustainable Tourism Certification Network of the Americas.

In order to obtain the Smart Voyager Certification Yacuma Ecolodge has demonstrated it adheres to strict environmental, social, safety and comfort standards.

The basic principles of the Smart Voyager Certification can be found at:

http://www.ccd.org.ec/pages/smart_voyager_en.htm
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism.cfm?id=main

We understand travelers can make a choice to practice Sustainable Tourism, on our part - being certified - we give our guests peace of mind and the possibility of enjoying Ecuador responsibly.