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Step into the Wild Heart of the Amazon
Beyond the lodge, a network of forest trails opens into the extraordinary world of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Our Yasuni Wildlife Trail Map is your guide to discovering the animals, plants, sounds, and hidden places that make this rainforest one of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth.
Explore the map, follow the trails, and click on the wildlife icons to discover photographs, videos, sounds, and stories recorded during our explorations around Shiripuno.
You may encounter the tracks of a Lowland Tapir, hear the calls of elusive forest birds, discover brilliantly colored frogs and butterflies, or—if you are exceptionally lucky—catch a glimpse of some of the Amazon’s most legendary inhabitants, including Jaguars, Harpy Eagles, Anacondas, and Giant Otters.
But the real magic is that you never know what is waiting around the next bend.
Explore. Listen. Discover.
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on our planet. Every trail reveals another layer of this extraordinary living world—from towering rainforest trees and epiphytes to insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
And this map is constantly growing.
We will continue adding new wildlife observations, photographs, videos, sounds, and natural-history information as we explore and document the forest.
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30 Kilometers of Amazon Rainforest Trails
Shiripuno Amazon Lodge is surrounded by an extensive network of approximately 30 kilometers of rainforest trails, providing access to a remarkable variety of Amazonian habitats.
The trails have been developed for exploration, wildlife observation, birding, photography, naturalist walks, and scientific interest.
Each trail has its own character.
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Some lead through towering terra firme forest. Others approach streams, wetlands, river edges, clearings, and areas where wildlife activity can be particularly rewarding.
Our Trail Network
- Colibrí Trail
- Mirador Trail
- Skutch Trail
- E. O. Wilson Trail
- Carue Trail
- Wallace Trail
- Bates Trail
- Puyuno Trail
- Misterioso Trail
- Saladero Trail
- Saladero 2
- Mirador 2
- Mirador 3
- Moretal Trail
- Playa del Amor
- Ceibo Trail
- Self-Guided Trail
The names of several trails honor naturalists and scientists whose work helped transform our understanding of tropical biodiversity.
Wildlife After Dark—and When Nobody Is Watching
The rainforest doesn’t stop moving when people leave the trails.
To learn more about the animals using the forest around Shiripuno, we have installed camera traps along some of the less-frequented trails.
These cameras allow us to document wildlife that can be extremely difficult to observe directly.
From secretive mammals moving silently through the undergrowth to nocturnal species passing through the forest at night, the cameras provide another window into the hidden lives of Amazonian wildlife.
Some of the most exciting discoveries happen when nobody is there to see them.
Explore the Interactive Map
Follow the trails, explore the forest, and discover some of the wildlife recorded around Shiripuno.
We are continually expanding the map with new observations, images, sounds, and videos.
See the Forest from Above
Our first drone flight revealed another perspective of the rainforest and provided an aerial view of the Mirador Trail and the surrounding forest landscape.
From the ground, the rainforest can feel endless.
From above, you begin to see how the trails, forest, waterways, and canopy form one interconnected ecosystem.
Watch the Mirador Trail from above.
Your Amazon Adventure Starts on the Trail
At Shiripuno, wildlife watching isn’t confined to a single observation point.
It begins the moment you step onto the trail.
Walk slowly. Listen carefully. Look into the canopy. Watch the forest floor. Follow tracks, calls, movement, and signs of life.
The rainforest rewards patience.
And sometimes, the most unforgettable encounter is the one you never expected.
Stay close to the adventure.
Follow the Yasuni Wildlife Trail Map and start exploring.