WELCOME TO BAEZA , “ dirtbag paradise”.
Baeza is one of oldest cities on this side of the Andes, back in the day every mission to explore the Amazon Jungle was staged out of here. Colonial town is 500 years old and is perfectly located in the heart of the Andes mountains with 100’s of miles of quality whitewater nearby. Every kayaking mission starts and ends here.
BAEZA HIGHLIGHTS
FOOD LOWDOWN
Tzantza Cafe, best arabica coffee in 100 miles around. French toast and avocado toast. Crafted beer and ice cream.
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
Laura’s convenience store around the corner has popsicles, snacks and chocobananas.
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.
ACCOMMODATION LOWDOWN
Unless it is peak season don’t reserve anything, you will the want freedom to chase storms. There is plenty of 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? If you don’t mind noise and party stay in Baeza Colonial, Gina’s and Rodrigo’s are great options.
Want a nice, serene place to stay? go to CASA DEL RIO, or chat with us about our accommodation option
Jungle camping is not recommended but there are always options.
Shuttles from and to the UIO airport available 24/7 under request.
Bus Stop easy to travel to/from Tena or Quito.
ATM machine 10 minutes away in the next town over Borja.
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 :
ZUMAG SISA HOSTAL is a great spot IN TOWN on walking distance to everything
HOSTAL PAKAY
VILLA BELEN
QUITO AIRPORT LODGING