Private rainforest reserve · Limón Indanza, Ecuador
Birding lodge in Ecuador, surrounded by rainforest
Birdwatching and photography in Ecuador’s Amazon foothills.
A quiet base for birding
Nature, comfort and time to look closely
Buglas is a private reserve and lodge near Limón Indanza, Ecuador, created for birdwatchers, photographers and travelers who want an authentic rainforest experience. Comfortable rooms, gardens, trails and photography hides make it easy to spend more time outdoors and move at the pace of the forest.
- Comfortable private rooms
- Hummingbird gardens
- Forest trails and hides
- Breakfast included
Birding and photography
Spend the best hours where the birds are
Every encounter is shaped by weather, light, season and wild behavior. We never guarantee sightings, but we do provide a peaceful setting and practical access for patient observation and responsible photography.
Hummingbird garden
Watch and photograph colorful hummingbirds in a garden designed for quiet observation.
Cock-of-the-rock lek
A private hide offers opportunities to photograph the Andean Cock-of-the-rock at close range without disturbing the birds.
Forest trails and hides
Explore the reserve slowly, listening for movement and finding photographic moments in the understory.
Birds of the foothills
Remarkable species, in a living forest
Buglas sits in a rich transition zone between the Andes and the Ecuadorian Amazon. These are some of the species guests may encounter depending on conditions and natural activity.
- Andean Cock-of-the-rock
- Spangled Coquette
- Wire-crested Thorntail
- White-crowned Manakin
- Striolated Manakin
- White-chested Puffbird
- Collared Trogon
- Blue-fronted Lancebill
- Golden-tailed Sapphire
- Fork-tailed Woodnymph
- Green Hermit
Stay at Buglas
Rooms designed for rest after a day outdoors
Choose the room that fits your trip, from spacious suites with a jacuzzi to practical twin accommodation for birding companions.
Buco
- Queen bed
- 2 guests
- Jacuzzi
- Private balcony
Spacious private suite with a queen bed, jacuzzi and a balcony overlooking the rainforest.
Gallito
- 2 full beds
- 2–4 guests
- Balcony
Comfortable and spacious accommodation with two full beds and a balcony, ideal for birding companions.
Trogon
- Double bed
- 2 guests
- Bathroom
- Balcony
Cozy double room with a private bathroom and balcony, ideal for a restful stay.
Coqueta
- 2 twin beds
- 2 guests
- Balcony
Practical and comfortable room with two twin beds and a balcony, ideal for friends or birding companions.
Explore Buglas
Rainforest details worth slowing down for
Explore the gallery for birds, rooms, gardens and the atmosphere of the reserve.
Plan your stay · Buglas Birding Lodge
A different kind of
Ecuador birding lodge
Immerse yourself in the Amazon foothills. Explore birds, rainforest trails and peaceful stays.
Tell us your dates and number of guests. We will help you plan a comfortable, responsible stay at Buglas.