Posted: 13 September 2025

Sale by: Owner

Sale Price and Currency:  USD 190,000

Property Name: Huella Verde Rainforest Lodge

Property Address: Canelos, Pastaza, Ecuador

What is being sold: The property 

Property Website: https://www.2343ec78a04c6ea9d80806345d31fd78-gdprlock/huella.verderainforestlodge  (formerly huella-verde.org, deactivated)

Annual Revenue: n/a

Annual Cash Flow: n/a

Fully licensed as an accommodation facility? It was until 2023

Currently in operation as an accommodation facility? No, closed since 2023.

Number of Rooms: 4

Number of Bathrooms: 5

Room Facilities: Comfortable bed, private bathroom, electricity and lighting, Wi-Fi

Common Area Facilities: Social lounge or terrace, Dining area, Kitchen or BBQ zone, Garden and walking paths

Total Land Area: 50 hectares

Built-up Area: 440 m2

Is it allowed to add more buildings to the property? Yes, more cabins can be built

Year(s) of Construction: 2009

Year of last Renovation: 2019

Key Materials of Construction: Wooden structures with medium-to-good finishes (approx. 400 m² covered). Local hardwoods and traditional building techniques. Rustic yet durable eco-style architecture.

Eco-Architectural Features: Cabins designed for natural ventilation and integration with the rainforest environment. Construction respects natural surroundings with minimal deforestation. Large cisterns for rainwater collection and storage.

Energy Sources & Energy-Saving Features: Stable electricity connection from the local grid. Energy-efficient LED lighting. Potential for solar panel installation (not yet implemented)

Water Sources & Water-Saving Features:  Cistern storage system (20,000 liters). Rainwater harvesting. Low-impact plumbing systems.

Waste-Management Facilities:  Basic septic system for wastewater. Organic waste composting (potential for expansion into full eco-waste program).

Awards and Guidebook mentions: Listed in eco-tourism guides such as Lonely Planet, Glamping Hub, Petit Futé. 

Description of Location: Located in the Amazon rainforest, accessible by 3rd-order road. 27 km from Puyo, Pastaza Province, Ecuador. Flat-to-gently rolling land with sections of primary rainforest and 3 hectares of cultivated land (cacao, plantain, yucca).

Distance in Km from nearest Beach: 

Nearby Attractions (within 50 km):  Puyo City (Amazon gateway with restaurants, cultural centers). Waterfalls and rivers around (e.g., Hola Vida Reserve, Rio Piatúa for rafting). Indigenous Kichwa communities on place "Canelos" offering cultural tourism. Shell and Mera towns with eco-tourism activities.

Nearest Airport(s): Shell (regional airstrip, ~40 km). Quito International Airport (Mariscal Sucre) approx. 220 km (4.5–5 hours by car).

Nearest Hospital or Clinic: Puyo General Hospital (27 km). Local clinics in nearby towns (Puyo, Shell).

Nearest School: