Relax to the sound of the Caoni river, which borders the garden of this once in a lifetime holiday home. Set against the warm tropical landscape of Ecuador's Chocò region, one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet, for a peaceful stay. Ecuador's major birding routes such as Silanche with over 400 species registered, Milpe, also with over 400 bird species registered (not to mention the otjer fascinating mammals, reptiles and orchids),and many lesser known routes we have discovered over the years, and nature reserves within 20 mins. Ideal for birders or nature lovers. You can tube, swim, cayak down the clear waters of the Caoni river, or take a tutut (motorised taxi) into the village, or just 15 minutes walk, to get everything you need. You can make a nice meal in the well equipped kitchen or prepare a barbequeue in the kitchenette on the ground floor and eat by the river. Each room has been designed for comfort and rest, with a comfy bed and pillows, a large wooden desk and comy chair, a nice spacious bathroom and a wooden balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and the river. Nearby (2kms) you have the busy little town on Puerto Quito, full of shops and restaurants.

Julie has been living in Ecuador since 1990 and has always been fascinated by nature, making Ecuador the ideal place for her to live, with its incredible biodiversity. She started to watch birds a few years ago and this quickly developed into her becoming a passionate bird photographer. She lives in Quito with her husband and close to her son and grandchild, but she travels continuously, always on the look out for new forests, mountains, birds and any other creatures that cross her path. She is very happy to show you around or make suggestions for the best places to go and things to do.

Puerto Quito is a small tropical town, surrounded by nature. Caoni Riversuites Lodge is 2 km from the town, tucked away behind giant bamboo and banana trees, right on the banks of the Caoni river. The guests who come to stay can swim, tube down the river, cycle along the river or to the town, walk, or soend their time relaxing on one of the balconies, fro a hammock. Nearby there are many beautiful nature spots to visit. Waterfalls are abundant in the area, as are smaller less known rivers and forests.