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 INFO

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.

  • Kopal Pizza really good pizza and a great happy hour, locally made jewelery and art!

  • Hard River Cafe right down the street from Baeza has a beautiful view and food is tasty!

  • Laura’s convenience store in Baeza Colonial has popsicles, snacks and chocobananas.

  • Fruit Stands, Bakeries & Street Food Vendors are only a 5 minute walk away towards Baeza Nuevo

  • Chaco Empanadas-These empanadas are in Chaco but definitely worth mentioning. Jones family has a great Empanada spot on the way home from the river in Chaco. Ask any taxi driver to stop for these $1 empanadas on your way home from a Chaco/BonBon/Lower Quijos lap and they will know where to go!

    LODGING LOWDOWN

    Kayakers typically move back and forth between Baeza and Tena based on where it’s raining or in some cases- where it is not raining!

  • Tzantza Kayak House Come stay with us! Tzantza kayak house has a mellow vibe, a beautiful view, and nice clean rooms. It is located on the quieter street of Baeza and has a full kitchen, hammocks for relaxing and plenty of mats for morning yoga!

  • Casa del Rio A little further from Baeza, but in a serene spot right on the Quijos River.

  • Gina’s Hostel Situated on the busier street in Baeza, Gina’s restaurant right downstairs, good deals on rooms, typically more party and more people happening over here.

  • Rodrigo’s Hostel Situated right next to Gina’s, Rodrigo has an upstairs apartment you can rent out, and rooms in his hostel. Good deals and right in the middle of the hub!

    SHUTTLES/TRANSPORT

  • Shuttles to/from the Quito Airport are available-give us a call +593-99-201-5551

  • Bus- Busses are awesome in Ecuador, super inexpensive, super easy to use! Many busses run back and forth from Quito to Baeza to Tena at all times of the day. Most busses allow you to put your kayak in the bottom and hop on, a cheap way to get a kayak shuttle if you have some flexibility with your timing.

  • Taxis- There are many great taxi drivers in Baeza who are used to driving kayak shuttles! They have trucks and are equipped with straps to secure your gear. They are easy to find in Baeza and typically not too expensive.

    OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • The best spot to take out money- the ATM machine 10 minutes away in Borja (You can get there by bus or taxi)

WHY BAEZA? Everything you need in one place. Shuttles, accomodation, food, kayak rentals and kayak buddies all in one spot! Baeza makes logisitics easy for day trips on cheese house, bridge to bridge, chaco canyon, cosanga, and oyacachi. The Jondachi is only one hour away on your way to Tena. Overall it is a great location for kayaking!

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TENA INFO

FOOD LOWDOWN

  • Tzantza Cafe best arabica coffee in 100 miles around. French toast and avocado toast. Crafted beer and ice cream.

    ACCOMMODATION LOWDOWN

    Kayakers typically move back and forth between Baeza and Tena based on where it’s raining or in some cases- where it is not raining!

  • Hostel Pakay

  • Welcome Break Hostel

  • SHUTTLES/TRANSPORT

  • Shuttles to/from the Quito Airport are available-give us a call +593-99-201-5551

  • Bus- Busses are awesome in Ecuador, super inexpensive, super easy to use! Many busses run back and forth from Quito to Baeza to Tena at all times of the day. Most busses allow you to put your kayak in the bottom and hop on, a cheap way to get a kayak shuttle if you have some flexibility with your timing.

  • Taxis- There are also many taxi drivers in Tena who are used to driving kayak shuttles! They have trucks and are equipped with straps to secure your gear. They are easy to find in Tena and typically not too expensive.

    OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • There are ATM machines all over in Tena

  • Lots of cool stores with locally made art and jewelry