How to get to Yasuní?

Yasuní: a hidden treasure in the Ecuadorian jungle. If you are looking for an adventure in contact with nature and want to know one of the most special places on the planet, Yasuní is your destination! In this blog we tell you how to get to Yasuní National Park from Baños and Quito.

Quito to Yasuní

To travel from Quito to Yasuní Reserve, visitors have two main options: a direct flight to Coca or a bus trip. The Meeting Point is the Hotel Auca in Coca. This hotel serves as a meeting and coordination point to begin the adventure to the reserve.

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Flight to Coca - Entrance to Yasuní Reserve

• Duration: The flight takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a quick and efficient way to reach the Ecuadorian Amazon. Several airlines operate this route, making it easy to plan your trip (Check flight schedules and prices below).

 Taxi

• Duration: Between 6 and 6 hours, Quito - Coca and Coca - Quito. (Check taxi schedules and prices below).

Travel by Bus

• Duration: The bus ride takes between 8 and 9 hours. Buses depart from Quito to Coca, where passengers can enjoy a variety of landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival in Coca, tourists can arrange river transportation to the reserve, where there are various accommodation options and ecotourism activities.

From Baños to Yasuní

Travelers in Baños can also access the Yasuní Reserve by bus.

Bus trip from Baños

• If you want to get to the city of El Coca from Baños you must take the bus ''transportes Baños'' 11 PM fron Baños' bus stop the night before your entrance to Yasuní, the cost of the transport is $14. The bus arrives approximately 7 AM to the city of El Coca.

• Duration: 8 hours

• Meeting Point: As with travelers from Quito, those traveling from Baños will meet at the Hotel Auca at 7 AM, where they can coordinate their transportation to the reserve.

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Escape from routine and reconnect with nature in Yasuní. Dive into the jungle, observe the unique fauna and flora, and discover a world full of life.

by Explorsierra Tourism Agency Ecuador