Lodge
Tapichalaca Reserve and Casa Simpson
Run by Fundación Jocotoco / Jocotours
About
The Jocotoco Foundation reserve where the Jocotoco antpitta was discovered in 1997, with the Casa Simpson lodge beside the Loja-Zumba road. The reserve lists a Jocotoco antpitta photography site, and other targets include Golden-cheeked parakeet, Bearded guan and Masked mountain tanager. Day entry is open 7:00 to 15:00.
Open months
Year round or not stated
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:38 | Night |
| 05:38 | 05:55 | Blue hour |
| 05:55 | 06:20 | Golden hour |
| 06:20 | 07:19 | Soft |
| 07:19 | 09:06 | Medium |
| 09:06 | 14:56 | Harsh |
| 14:56 | 16:43 | Medium |
| 16:43 | 17:42 | Soft |
| 17:42 | 18:07 | Golden hour |
| 18:07 | 18:24 | Blue hour |
| 18:24 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.8 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.9 h | 4.9 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.0 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.8 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.7 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Jocotoco antpitta, Golden-cheeked parakeet, White-necked parakeet, Bearded guan, Coppery-chested jacamar and Masked mountain tanager
For photographers
- Hides on site: Unknown
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Guayaquil time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:19– | 18:07– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 74° |
| Feb | 06:27– | 18:10– | 12h 15m12 h 15 min | 82° |
| Mar | 06:25– | 18:02– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 87° |
| Apr | 06:20– | 17:49– | 12h12 h | 76° |
| May | 06:19– | 17:41– | 11h 55m11 h 55 min | 67° |
| Jun | 06:25– | 17:43– | 11h 52m11 h 52 min | 62° |
| Jul | 06:30– | 17:50– | 11h 53m11 h 53 min | 64° |
| Aug | 06:25– | 17:52– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 72° |
| Sep | 06:13– | 17:47– | 12h 5m12 h 5 min | 83° |
| Oct | 05:59– | 17:41– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 86° |
| Nov | 05:55– | 17:42– | 12h 19m12 h 19 min | 76° |
| Dec | 06:04– | 17:53– | 12h 23m12 h 23 min | 71° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026