Lodge
Canandé Reserve Chocó Lodge
Run by Fundación Jocotoco / Jocotours
About
A lodge in Jocotoco's 18,000 ha lowland Chocó reserve, five hours from Quito plus a river ferry, with an observation tower and a canopy tower. The reserve holds 37 of the Chocó's 62 endemic birds, including Banded ground-cuckoo, and the only healthy jaguar population in western Ecuador. Stays only; no day visits.
Open months
Year round or not stated
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:45 | Night |
| 05:45 | 06:02 | Blue hour |
| 06:02 | 06:27 | Golden hour |
| 06:27 | 07:27 | Soft |
| 07:27 | 09:15 | Medium |
| 09:15 | 14:47 | Harsh |
| 14:47 | 16:36 | Medium |
| 16:36 | 17:35 | Soft |
| 17:35 | 18:01 | Golden hour |
| 18:01 | 18:18 | Blue hour |
| 18:18 | 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 | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Banded ground-cuckoo, Great curassow, Brown-headed spider monkey, Jaguar, Harpy eagle, Giant anteater and White-lipped peccary
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- 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 | 06:27– | 18:00– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 69° |
| Feb | 06:31– | 18:06– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 77° |
| Mar | 06:26– | 18:02– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 88° |
| Apr | 06:17– | 17:53– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 81° |
| May | 06:13– | 17:49– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 72° |
| Jun | 06:17– | 17:52– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 67° |
| Jul | 06:22– | 17:58– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 69° |
| Aug | 06:21– | 17:57– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 77° |
| Sep | 06:12– | 17:48– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 88° |
| Oct | 06:03– | 17:38– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 81° |
| Nov | 06:02– | 17:35– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 71° |
| Dec | 06:13– | 17:45– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 66° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026