ECUADOR, FOUR WORLDS OF ADVENTURE AND TRADITIONS, explore it WITH YOUR INSTINCTS

Mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, jungle, micro-environments, large rivers, ocean islands, cities, indigenous nations, cultures, etc. Located in a privileged place, in northwestern South America and crossed by latitude 0 which divides this place between the two hemispheres, this is the small country called Ecuador.
In his small size (270 670 square kilometers) Ecuador contains wonderful and great natural contrasts, making it a tourist destination full of fascinating experiences and adventures for the visitor. He is considered one of the 17 countries containing more biodiversity. Its territory consists of four worlds (four regions), firmly united by a single cultural heritage.
In the high Andes volcano rising more than five thousand feet high with snow and glaciers of ancient ice. This place is typically known as the Avenue of the Volcanoes, wide avenue, which runs light striking wilderness, rain forests, valleys, towns, cities and colonial history, ponds and lakes and large mythical giants such as Cotopaxi (5897 m) volcano, the highest active one in the world, striking Antisana (5704 meters), the "daddy" Chimborazo (6310 m), Cayambe (5790 m) among others.
The rainforest, a deep green mystery, is a totally different region and make you think being in another country, but you are still in Ecuador, however, has entered into another world: the eastern or Amazonian jungle. From the exuberant and intense vegetation of this region are discovered volcanoes like Sangay and El Altar. Here we can find many reserves and national parks, including: The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, an ideal place where they live reptiles, mammals, pink dolphins, etc. Biological Reserve Limoncocha perfect place to see black caimans. Yasuni National Park, declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve is one of the most biodiverse in the world.
We can watch the highest Mangroves in the world in Cayapas Ecological Reserve - Mataje. We are now in the coastal region. Beautiful beaches are found along the route of the coastal zone of Ecuador (Route Spondylus). Sightings of breeding humpback whales during their season (June to October) in the area of Puerto Lopez, a visit to the Isla de la Plata, a place known as the "small Galapagos" by the presence of birds found only in Archipelago is one of several alternatives for visitors to enjoy your exploration. Here we can also add sports such as surfing, scuba diving.
Undoubtedly one of the most famous in the world to observe nature in its purest form, are the Galapagos Islands, one of the most important National Parks in the world. Visitors tell wonderful stories about flightless birds, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies danced in their rituals during the mating season, and what about penguins who live at latitude zero, flamingos, finches, frigate birds, hawks. And we must not forget the giant tortoises that give the name to the Islands. If the flora and fauna that can be seen in the island surface full of emotions and leave the traveler impressed, we should mention that the Navy Reserve as the archipelago was declared a World Heritage Site, is one of the seven world's most important sites for snorkeling and diving. Explorers in their dives are accompanied by whales, rays, manta rays, colorful fish, hammerhead sharks, iguanas, sea lions, etc.
Do not underestimate Ecuador for its size, is a country that offers more adventures and places I know four worlds concentrated to optimize your time. Ecuador, experience it!

PROTECTED Nature Sanctuary in the Ecuadorian Amazon

The secrets of the mysterious Amazon are discovered by scientists and tourists every day of the year. Ecuador has extended a great biological diversity in all its territory. This time we want to write about the protected nature sanctuaries in the Ecuadorian Amazon, places to protect the diverse ecosystems of the country.

The Ecuadorian Amazon region covers vast areas of forest and extensive river system arises from the snowy peaks of the Andes. This place is not only home to an incredible exotic flora and fauna that should be protected, it is also the home of various ethnic groups who for centuries have learned to live with their environment and enabled the development of their culture and traditions. Within these cultures we can cite the Kichwa, Huaorani, Shuar, Achuar, Cofan, Siona, such as Sequoia and other uncontacted Tagaeri and Taromenane.

1. FAUNA PRODUCTION RESERVE CUYABENO.

La Cuyabeno Reserva is a maze of black lagoons that are connected by various waterways. It is a magical place where visitors lose track of space, the result of reflection of the sky, clouds and trees on the surface of the water that give the impression that the world has doubled.
The birds perch on the trees that emerge from the water, thick forest is graced by the presence of mammals of various species, including monkeys, sloths, capybaras, in the water one can see the playful giant otters, alligators, the shy pink dolphin and various fish such as piranha.
The warm climate attracts visitors to swim in the refreshing waters of small lakes, is a place full of legends, well written by members of the communities that inhabit the reserve and share their culture, traditions and knowledge of the jungle.

2. Yasuni National Park.

It is the most biologically diverse forest in the world, on one hectare of this place there are more species of plants throughout North America, a tree in the Yasuni is home to more species of ants throughout England and could put many more examples of the variety and number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and fish found in this mysterious corner of Ecuador and which has won recognition as the most biodiverse place on the planet and a World Biosphere Reserve.
The tropical rainforest, full of marshes and lagoons also brings together a fabulous cultural heritage within ethnic groups. Another particularity of this place is the presence of people "uncontacted" as the Tagaeri Taromenane and Oñamenane, they live in an "untouchable zone" with a minimal or negligible relationship with people of "western."
In recent years, several efforts are being made to protect this area through environmental remediation programs and community and eco-tourism, the presence of oil and groups related to the timber industry have threatened this area so important not only for the Ecuador, but for all who live on Earth.
It is certainly an adventure and experience not to be missed.

3. Cayambe - Coca Ecological Reserve

An extraordinary and unique place. On the planet there is no other place where the equator crosses the snow line of a snow. The Cayambe at an altitude of 5790 meters, is the third highest mountain in Ecuador, appreciated by many climbers worldwide for its steep walls and the beautiful scenery that can be spotted from the summit. The snow is part of the Cayambe - Coca, which mixes scenes from the Andean highlands and the cloud forest scenarios. For those lovers of Ice Climbing, there you'll enjoy!
The combination of these scenarios give rise to spaces ideal for adventure sports like mountain climbing, hiking in the middle of wilderness and lakes (81 lakes), kayaking and rafting. It is an area where you can appreciate a wide variety of birds among which we can cite the condor, a bird symbolic of the country and indigenous cultures that inhabit the slopes and foothills of the Andes.

4. Sangay National Park

Natural Heritage of Humanity, Sangay National Park is a system comprised of perpetual snow, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, rain forests and cloud. This site offers the opportunity to watch three of the most beautiful summits of Ecuador: The Altar, Tungurahua and Sangay.
It is an ideal destination for adventurers, for those who enjoy long walks, seekers of plants and beautiful flowers such as orchids, for nature lovers and history because we can walk routes of the ancient Inca ruins Ingapirca. The park has nearly half of the ecosystems that exist in Ecuador.

5. Limoncocha BIOLOGICAL RESERVE.

Limoncocha Biological Reserve was hidden for most of the world, was known only by hunters from nearby communities to rise until the middle of last century. During the day offers the opportunity to observe waterfowl, fish and turtles. The night is ideal for exploring the lake in search of small pairs of eyes that give the sign of the presence of alligators.
The starry nights are complemented by a series of strange sounds produced by monkeys, birds and amphibians. The climate is hot and humid composed of thick vegetation and several lakes. A natural process of the Rio Napo, cause within the next 50 years Limoncocha become part of the river branch.

Undoubtedly the Ecuador offers the easiest access to unique places in the Amazon region ... It's a matter of minutes or few hours to get from the Andean highlands to the lush jungle and its mysteries.

Josep Nebot

Sales Manager

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