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Recorded Cases of Tropical Diseases at Mashpi Lodge
- There are no recorded cases of tropical diseases at Mashpi Lodge
- Mashpi’s architectural design is hermetic
- A safety protocol has been implemented to reduce risk
The short answer is: Not likely. There is little to no risk of contracting tropical diseases at Mashpi Lodge.
That said, Ecuador is a tropical country, and reducing the likelihood of contracting a tropical disease to zero is impossible.
Tropical diseases such as Zika, dengue, yellow fever, Malaria and others occur at lower altitudes, where mosquitos can propagate, and infections can transfer from one person to the next. Mashpi Lodge’s geography and distance from urban centers make this an unlikely occurrence.
Want to learn more about how the weather and geography at Mashpi help protect you from tropical diseases? This blog on risk and safety at Mashpi explains it well.
This fortunate situation, courtesy of Mashpi’s unique location, should leave you more at ease regarding tropical diseases. But doesn’t it make sense to go the extra mile to ensure your health and safety? After all, Mashpi Lodge is in the middle of a rain forest, and Ecuador is still a tropical country.
Mashpi Lodge’s Architectural design is hermetic
First and foremost, Mashpi Lodge’s architectural design is hermetic, expertly constructed to keep critters away from the interior, offering you an unparalleled level of personal protection during your rest time. By isolating you from the outside, the Lodge shields you from all potential contagion vectors.
The airtight design pairs with a carefully implemented Safety Protocol to keep you and your loved ones safe during activities and outings. These factors lead to a multilayered level of protection that reduces risks to a bare minimum.
What are Mashpi lodge’s Safety Protocols?
1. Medical Professional on call
A complete and sound safety protocol must include a medical professional trained in emergency assistance. Mashpi features a trained paramedic on call 24/7 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests.
2. Expert Guides
Mashpi Lodge employs local guides who have lived in the region for many years. This group comprises highly motivated and experienced people, adept at spotting any potential hazard and trained to respond in case of emergencies.
3. Eco-friendly Bug spray
All guests are provided with bottles of eco-friendly bug spray. This offers a personal layer of safety and comfort that does not pose any harm to the environment. Guides and guests report that this bug spray is quite effective!
Your stay at Mashpi comes with a multilayered system of protection that guarantees your safety. Still, you may want to take the following tips in mind to ensure your safety while traveling anywhere.
What should you do?
Remember that travel can always risk your health, especially if you have preexisting conditions. Talk to your doctor before you plan any trips, and be honest with travel agencies about any special needs you and your loved ones may have. Some insurance companies may even ask you to go through an immunization regime before approving you for travel insurance, so ask your insurance provider in advance.
Many immunization regimes take time and are accompanied by paperwork, so think ahead.
It’s possible Mashpi Lodge is not the only place you’ll be visiting while in South America, so being cautious is always a good idea. Other destinations may not offer this rigorous safety protocols, and any precautions you take reduce risk factors.
Ask your Destination Expert if they have any safety recommendations regarding your destinations before booking trips elsewhere.
If you are planning a trip to Ecuador and looking for information about vaccinations, you can find out what the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend by checking out this link.
Whatever your travel plans or length of stay, you can rest assured that your time at Mashpi Lodge means you’ll be in the best of care and can be at ease regarding your health and safety and the safety of any loved ones you may be traveling with.
