La Balsa is a floating artisan lodge-restaurant built with materials of the area and with an Amazonian style. It is located in Misahualli floating 10 meters from the shore on the Napo river.

It is an unique and charming place where you can enjoy a beautiful view, delicious Ecuadorian gastronomy and excellent service by our kichwa people from the communities around, Who can also tell you many story and tales about the culture and traditions of the Ancient Amazon.

We have one special an unique matrimonial room upstairs, where we can accommodate up to two people, it has the facilities like the shower and toilet separated. Price Not include breakfast, others meals or drinks can also be served on a private look-up. Cost per night and per person usually is $25

One of our specialties that is served in our restaurat is the typical dish of the Amazon called Mayto, which is a tilapia fish wrapped in a leaf known in the Kichwa culture as Rumi panga (rock leaf), this leaf give a special flavor and taste to the fish after have been steamed .

For those who wish and have a bit of free time, they can fish his own tilapia in the great Napo river, as there is a small pond at the Restaurant inside the river.

Activities that you could do around our Lodge

Tours to different Kichwa communities,

Fishing from the floating area,

Hikes into the jungle,

Visit of an Amazon Rescue Center

Waterfall

Shaman - ayawasca

Canoe trips

Longer tours into a Waorani Culture (4D/3)

Very friendly, helpful and communicative about what to do in the Rainforest

It is the first and unique (only) Floating lodge / restaurant in the Ecuadorian Amazon River

We look forward to sharing with you a great experience of our Amazon Culture and authentic delicious food.