WELCOME TO BAEZA , “ dirtbag paradise”.
Historic heritage , it is the oldest city in this side of the Andes, back in the day every mission to explore the Amazon Jungle was staged out of here. 500 years old colonial town is perfectly located in the heart of the Andes mountains with 100’s of miles of quality whitewater near by . Every Kayaking mission starts here and also ends here as it is in between the UIO Airport and the Amazon Jungle.
BAEZA HIGHLIGHTS
Tzantza Cafe, best arabica coffee in 100 miles around. French toast and avocado toast. Crafted beer and ice cream.
Unless is peak season don’t reserve anything, you want freedom to chase storms. plenty room to stay in Baeza but if there is rain in Tena you want to rally for sure. Tena and Baeza have great infrastructure for all kayakers needs, want to dirtbag it hard and don’t mind noise and party stay in Baeza, want a nice place to stay go to CASA DEL RIO, Gina’s or Rodrigo’s are some of the options.
Gina’s Restaurant Breakfast, lunch and dinners , Daily meal deal (merienda) and a la carte menu all day. 7am-10pm. Dirtbag’s paradise.
Pizza place down the street is really good and has an awesome happy hour special at KOPAL PIZZA.
The TOWER LOOKOUT down the street is another great option for food. Steaks for $10 is hard to beat
Wi-Fi speed is descent if you need to work.
Laura’s convenience store around the corner has popsicles, snacks and chocobananas.
Bus Stop easy to travel to/from Tena or Quito.
ATM machine 10 minutes away in the next town over Borja.
Fruit Stand is 5 minutes away walking towards town, other restaurants and street food available at the volley court.
Baeza Nuevo, the new baeza has other hostels and restaurants for people to try.
Camping is not recommended but there is always options.
Shuttles from and to the UIO airport available 24/7 under request.
STAYING in BAEZA :
TZANTZA KAYAK HOUSE, has the best long or short term rooms. WIth the best coffee shop downstairs to enjoy good food and drinks all day.
WHY BAEZA? Everything you need in one place. Shuttles, Hotel, Food, Kayak rentals and other kayakers at the same place, logistically perfect for Cheese House laps, bridge to bridge, Chaco, Cosanga, Quijos, Oyacachi and it next to the bus stop to Tena and the Jondachi's put in is only 1 hour away.
TENA LODGING :
ARAZA Hotel in downtown with AC $15 . BEST FANCY DIRTBAG OPTION .
ZUMAG SISA HOSTAL is a great spot IN TOWN on walking distance to everything
JUNGLEROOTS Glamping on the way to the Jatun Yacu river with easy logistics to do laps on the upper sections (bread and butter big water everyday). Great breakfast served $15 a night and supports the local KIDS kayaking program.
QUITO AIRPORT LODGING