El Sauce Resort, Sauce

Rooms and chalets at El Sauce have rustic bamboo exteriors and traditional stone interiors with tropical art pieces; all have cable TV, a fan, a safe, a private bathroom, and a furnished patio with a hammock. Air conditioning and a terrace or balcony are available depending on category.

An American breakfast with fresh fruits, natural juices, and pastries is served daily; the onsite restaurant prepares ceviche, chalaquitas, and causa amazónica. The center of Sauce, with lively restaurants, bars, and nightlife, is a 5-minute drive from the resort.

The resort has two swimming pools overlooking the Blue Lagoon: a main pool with bar and hot tub area, and a second lap pool surrounded by tropical gardens. Guests can kayak, paddleboard, jet ski, water ski, or fish on Azul Lake, and hike or horseback ride to Sauce's picturesque waterfalls; relaxing massages and the Renco Lounge are available on site.

El Sauce Resort, associated with Casa Andina, is 2 hours from Tarapoto city and offers a tour desk, luggage storage, laundry services, meeting facilities, and airport shuttle service. This Sauce hotel also has a 24-hour front desk, room service, and daily housekeeping.