Rio Napo overlook at Casa del Suizo
Passing down into the Amazon Basin we left Highway 30 and headed north on Highway 45 (Troncal Amazónica—Amazon Trunk). Turning onto 436 just south of Tena we headed west along the Rio Napo until the road ran out. But our trip this day was not yet over. We still had a ways to go to our lodgings for the night. So, into the river boats we went for the final leg on this Amazon tributary.
Riding the Rio Napo to our lodgings
It took several boats to accommodate our group.
Rio Napo, a tributary to the Amazon
Our destination for the day was a marvelous resort built by a gentleman originally from Interlaken, Switzerland — Arnold “Beni” Ammeter. This is la Casa del Suizo Rainforest Eco-Lodge, where we lazed about in the pavilion while our rooms were assigned and our dinners readied.
Casa del Suizo pavilion and bar
La Casa del Suizo pavilion and bar
While my fellow travelers imbibed I decided to take a gander at the common areas of the resort, starting with the views perched above the Rio Napo.
Rio Napo overlook at Casa del Suizo
Here are the common areas of this luxurious resort:
La Casa del Suizo dining room
La Casa del Suizo pool palapas
The grounds to the lodgings are equally as picturesque and impressive.
La Casa del Suizo Rainforest Eco-Lodge
La Casa del Suizo Rainforest Eco-Lodge
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