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Quilotoa lagoon

  To reach this gap sensational route to take is as follows: from Quito to take the Pan-American south towards the town of Latacunga (95km). At the first traffic lights turn right hand and take the path to Pujilí and continue towards the town of Zumbahua (66km).
If you want to try foods, stop at the entrance to Latacunga to taste the delicious “Chugchucaras”, an exquisite dish consisting of pork (pork rind and fritada) with roasted corn, slightly sweet empanadas and fried plantain.

As you can see continues to climb pottery clay handmade designs pre-Columbian and current. Once it reaches the mountainous uplands, you can watch as indigenous peasants living and working in their community. If you’re lucky you can even see them in action: men and women dressed reaping together with their colorful costumes. The flames are still used as animal cargo, although this was virtually abolished when the Spanish introduced the horse in americas.

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The landscape is full of patches of different colors (crops), even more abrupt in the sides of mountains. The llamas and sheep are part of their daily lives. These animals will provide food, wool for clothing and fabric besides being a means of transport. Nearly Zumbahua you will find Tigua, a small town with a community dedicated to produce paintings “naïf” not in its traditional base but in sheep’s skin dry. These paintings are very colorful, and represent the land and customs of the people who live in the region Quilotoa. Olga Fish, German resident in Ecuador, discovered the abilities of these people and encouraged them to paint in both traditional and new materials. Now these paintings can be found in almost every store folk of Ecuador. We recommend the book “Tigua Painters” by Mayra Casares.

After Tigua rustic you will see a sign pointing in the direction of the Quilotoa lagoon. This gap is in the crater of the volcano of the same name to 14km of Zumbahua. In twenty minutes will be on the edge of the crater lake. The word comes from Quilotoa Quichua of the words “quiru” = tooth and “toa” due to the shape of the lagoon. The edge is 3610metros and the lagoon at 2270 meters above sea level. The Quilotoa lagoon will let you engrossed with its turquoise-green color and spectacle of the edges of the crater. If you want to get off the lagoon will take half an hour, although you may want to raise the rent of mules. Enjoy fall and rise while delighted with the amazing spectacle of nature.

Rafting (Tena)

Tena, destination to the world of fast rivers and virgin forest
The adventure Southern Napo is a place conducive to sports releasing adrenaline throughout the body. Its rivers offer all grades of difficulty to go rafting and kayaking. Since flows until smooth and crystal furious fast that experts describe as grade IV +, which means it is reserved only for professionals in these sports. The declines in the rivers besides the vertigo offer an opportunity to admire the scenery as waterfalls hidden unusual for travelers. For those who prefer another element such as air, it is also an ideal area. At 100 meters above the treetops, the plain Amazon shows all its splendor in a succession of infinite shades of green. Below are herons, hawks and vultures or poultry litter. The other option, which combines the skills of the climbers in handling ropes and the audacity of explorers, is exploring the caves that abound in the sector. In this sport known as caving.
Several options tourism operators from turs Tena offer rafting and kayaking for a full school day until four or five days. The price includes the rental of all equipment, snacks and instruction guide.
What to bring agencies provide all the equipment for these sports. Use light clothes as trousers and shirt bathing. It is imperative to provide him with a helmet because the river can be hit with rocks if it bends.
The area of Tena
30 – The Parco Amazonian “The Island” in downtown Tena with examples of local fauna and flora. 33 – Rio Anzu is a Class II river for kayaking. 34 to 8 km from Port Misahualli is the cascade of cans along the slide of natural limestone. 35 to 7 km from Port Misahualli is Bookshop Pinzon, a formation of limestone that simulate shelves of books. 36 – Port Misahualli, a picturesque village in the union and Misahualli River Napo River. In the square and monkeys roam the beach. The beach Misahualli is a well-known destination. 37 – E Butterfly Garden in Puerto Misahualli offers examples of exotic butterflies. 38 to 2 km from Port Misahualli is the suspension bridge that crosses Rio de Pununo Misahualli. 39 – A lookout on the hill Rumiurco, stood at 140 h. From the protected reserve hotel Misahualli, offers a view of the area. 40 to 4 km from Port Misahualli is La Mina with sources of mineral water. The place attracts butterflies and birds of various species. 41 – Take a canoe to a natural viewpoint Muyuna, where enjoy a beautiful view of Puerto Misahualli and Napo River. 42 – The Basque ecological reserve offers 100 h. of pristine rainforest with a complex of trails and huts. For the tour by Jonah Basque question to the hotel “Marena.” 43 – The community of St. Victor which makes necklaces of different seeds. 44 – Puca Chicta is a small native community on the shore of Napo River. 45 – Locations of the founding Jatun Sacha. 46 – The Resort Sinchi Runa of the union of Rio and Rio Puni Arajuno. It can be accessed from Puerto Misahualli following a trail of the jungle (3 to 4 hours of walking) in a canoe or motor. Here you can see wild animals in several medium-free conditions. It is one of the major tourist destinations.

Garzacocha Lake

It is one of the oldest resorts in the Amazon because they provide their services from 1,987 located about 5 hours of Coca in a boat and 35 Km. approximately Shushufindi. Subsequently walking in a time of 20 minutes within a path within the
primary forest with a canopy of 25 m. then addresses a keel for a space of 30 minutes at a gap of 1,000 m. Garzococha call, which presents the same color black waters due to decomposition of organic matter.
This place is located in the area of moist tropical forest life, the same consisting of 3 plant.
The lagoon Garzococha covers an area of 1,000 m. which presents the same color black waters due to decomposition of organic matter.
The climate that surrounded this place is nice, introduced temperature ranging between 25 ° C. at least up to 30 ° C. Maximum
Animals
• Symbolic Species: The fauna is represented by Chichicaste, leoncillos or mono pocket, typical of varzea and igapó, barizos, chorongo lazy and two nails.
• Species Extinction: In this place there are endangered species because the natives of the area are fed with their eggs or meat of the tortoise, boa, anaconda.

Shishink Cascades

Contact:

Doris Armendariz
General Manager
Shishink
Puerto Quito, km. 149 via Calacali La Independencia, Noroccidente de Pichincha, Ecuador
Tel: +593-2/224-5128
Fax: +593-2/224-3693

reservas@shishink.ec
www.shishink.ec

Certified by:

SmartVoyager, Ecuador (2007)

Type of accommodation:

Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Campsite

Features:

Conference rooms
Hot water
Laundry facilities
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible

Other:
Natural pools near the waterfalls.
Television is available in the restaurant.

Number of rooms: 16 rooms with 1 to 5 beds. Total capacity is 70 people.

Year founded: 2000

Number of employees: 12

Percent of employees who are local residents: 99 %

Type of destination:

Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
River, lake, wetland

Able to accommodate:

Families
Handicapped
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Volunteers (to work in your establishment)

Description of the area:

Cascadas de Shishink has three waterfalls (Azul, Uwishint and Yage). There is also an area of primary moist forest or nuncuy, with trails lined with flowers and exotic fruit trees and high plant and animal diversity.

The “leaders’ trail” is a training campus for private and public businesses, nationals and foreigners that provides training at all levels.

Shishink offers adventure sports such as rappelling, rafting, tubing and more.

Available activities:

Adventure, sports
Biking
Bird watching
Canopy exploration
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Horseback riding
Mountain climbing
River rafting
Spiritual / religious
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
Walking / hiking
Wellness, health, spa

How to get there:

We are about 93 miles (149 km) from the international airport in Quito (2.5 hours). You can ride the bus that passes by northwest Pichincha or come in private vehicle; the last 3 miles (5 km) of the highway are graveled but well-maintained.

Making a difference:

We work together with the community on medical campaigns, offer training workshops on conservation of the flora and fauna and preventing indiscriminate tree cutting. We also work to control solid and liquid wastes.

General rates:

Prices per person.

High season (May to September, and December):

Single occupancy: US$35

Double occupancy: US$30 Low season (the rest of the year):

Single occupancy: US$30

Double occupancy: US$25 Date this information was provided: January, 2007.

Tena,destination to the world of fast rivers and virgin forest

The adventure Southern Napo is a place conducive to sports releasing adrenaline throughout the body. Its rivers offer all grades of difficulty to go rafting and kayaking. Since flows until smooth and crystal furious fast that experts describe as grade IV +, which means it is reserved only for professionals in these sports. The declines in the rivers besides the vertigo offer an opportunity to admire the scenery as waterfalls hidden unusual for travelers. For those who prefer another element such as air, it is also an ideal area. At 100 meters above the treetops, the plain Amazon shows all its splendor in a succession of infinite shades of green. Below are herons, hawks and vultures or poultry litter. The other option, which combines the skills of the climbers in handling ropes and the audacity of explorers, is exploring the caves that abound in the sector. In this sport known as caving.
Several options tourism operators from turs Tena offer rafting and kayaking for a full school day until four or five days. The price includes the rental of all equipment, snacks and instruction guide.
What to bring agencies provide all the equipment for these sports. Use light clothes as trousers and shirt bathing. It is imperative to provide him with a helmet because the river can be hit with rocks if it bends.
The area of Tena
30 – The Parco Amazonian “The Island” in downtown Tena with examples of local fauna and flora. 33 – Rio Anzu is a Class II river for kayaking. 34 to 8 km from Port Misahualli is the cascade of cans along the slide of natural limestone. 35 to 7 km from Port Misahualli is Bookshop Pinzon, a formation of limestone that simulate shelves of books. 36 – Port Misahualli, a picturesque village in the union and Misahualli River Napo River. In the square and monkeys roam the beach. The beach Misahualli is a well-known destination. 37 – E Butterfly Garden in Puerto Misahualli offers examples of exotic butterflies. 38 to 2 km from Port Misahualli is the suspension bridge that crosses Rio de Pununo Misahualli. 39 – A lookout on the hill Rumiurco, stood at 140 h. From the protected reserve hotel Misahualli, offers a view of the area. 40 to 4 km from Port Misahualli is La Mina with sources of mineral water. The place attracts butterflies and birds of various species. 41 – Take a canoe to a natural viewpoint Muyuna, where enjoy a beautiful view of Puerto Misahualli and Napo River. 42 – The Basque ecological reserve offers 100 h. of pristine rainforest with a complex of trails and huts. For the tour by Jonah Basque question to the hotel “Marena.” 43 – The community of St. Victor which makes necklaces of different seeds. 44 – Puca Chicta is a small native community on the shore of Napo River. 45 – Locations of the founding Jatun Sacha. 46 – The Resort Sinchi Runa of the union of Rio and Rio Puni Arajuno. It can be accessed from Puerto Misahualli following a trail of the jungle (3 to 4 hours of walking) in a canoe or motor. Here you can see wild animals in several medium-free conditions. It is one of the major tourist destinations.

Mindo reserv

Mindo (1250m.snm) is located 70km west of Quito, located in a large subtropical valley is practically under the mouth of the crater of Guagua Pichincha. It can be reached by the new road to the coast: Calacali-Banks-Puerto Quito-The Independence and then 20 minutes after Nanegalito, before the town of Santa Rosa, was taken to the left, then continued by 7km more winding streets downhill until you reach Mindo. The output is well signposted.

Like many villages between Sierra and Coast, Mindo emits an atmosphere colorful and varied. The mindeños say possess the best of the two regions namely: the warm tropical temperatures and its proximity to the cold Andean capital Quito. The prevailing annual temperatures are between 18 and 24 ° C, and precipitation as in most populations between mountains and coastline abundant.

The trip nearly two hours by car worth especially when one considers the cloud forests untouched, the wealth when it comes to varieties of birds and beautiful natural resorts in the creeks around his.

The town, totally devoted to ecotourism, has sub-organizations of some naturalists as well as hostels and restaurants are simple, possibly the beginning of a greater flow of tourists in the future to so idyllic area.

The main products of the region are sugar cane, bananas, coffee, cocoa, cassava, passion fruit and guavas.

Limoncocha reserve

Description of the Area
The reserve consists basically of Laguna de Limoncocha itself (formerly called Capucuy), areas adjacent to it and Laguna Negra or Yanacocha. Closely related to the Napo river, its mirror of water covers an area approximately two and a half square kilometers which are one of the greatest biodiversity in the world. Its characteristic is the population of alligators, especially the black, and a large sample of birds.

According to the classification of Holdridge, the entire reserve belongs to the life zone for the tropical rain forest, but within it there are many other interesting environments as permanent wetlands, flooded lands, land and aquatic ecosystems. There in the Reserve, over the year, a constant solar radiation and atmospheric humidity is usually higher than 80%, however, clear and sunny days, the humidity drops to almost 50% while the temperature rises to the 30? leaf canopy, then, are subjected to extreme drought during long hours of the day and therefore had to develop several defense mechanisms against drying. Cuticles with thicker leaves, hair-like structures or partnerships with mosses and lichens are among the characteristics that differentiate vegetation canopy in the Amazon.

Yasuni Reserve

This biosphere reserve is the area of Ecuador who has the greatest biodiversity. It is located in the province of Napo and the area west of the park is 306 km. Quito covering an area of 697 751 hectares. The fauna includes a wide variety of fish, like piranhas and fish ornamenales; reptiles such as anacondas, boa constrictor, crocodiles, turtles and variety of amphibians, invertebrates and insects. And varieties of birds like the colorful parakeets. The vegetation is diverse: riveriana, flooded forest and forest land, among other species and are balsa, cecropia, chonta, capirona and variety of vegetables. Huaoranis Indians living in the park boundaries.

Sangay park

It has an area of 271 000 hectares and includes the provinces of Chimborazo, Tungurahua and Morona Santiago. It is situated 280 km. Quito and various species living there as tapirs, bears, jaguars, gazelles, hummingbirds, roosters and Andean condors. The Sangay is an active volcano eruptions which occur in other nearby mountains is practiced climbing and there are places to camp with basic tourist infrastructure.