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Cuyabeno Holidays

The Cuyabeno Nature Reserve is one of the best national parks in Ecuador for observing animals in their natural environment.

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Cuyabeno: How to get there?

100km, about 60 miles, by car from Lago Agrio

Cuyabeno: See when to go?

Avoid the rainy season

Cuyabeno: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Cuyabeno: What to see nearby?

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Julie Olagnol

Travel writer

The Cuyabeno Nature Reserve is one of the best national parks in Ecuador for observing animals in their natural environment.

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