Quito (photos)

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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.

Mache-Chindul (Ecological Reserve)

The Mache-Chindul Ecological Reserve is located in the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabi. Its creation date is August 9, 1996. With an area of 70000 hectares, an altitudinal range between 300 and 800 meters.

The reserve contains one of the last remnants of very wet tropical forest of the Ecuadorian coast and perhaps the world, characterized by its high biodiversity and surprising levels of endemism. Another of the salient facts of the reserve is the hydrographic system that maintains and mountainous that feeds major rivers in Manabi, as the Coaque, Cojimar, Chev, and also in Esmeraldas, among which are the Muisne, Atacames, Tiaone and Dógola, to cite only the most famous, is a wetland par excellence that even during the dry season maintains a permanent haze in their sectors higher. For these reasons, Ecuador, as part of its Basic Environmental Policy, included these remnants of forest northwest as the geographical region of highest priority for conservation in Ecuador, made significant considering that this same area keeps the largest forest reserve de la Costa and supports various pressures on the exploitation of the resource.

The Mache-Chindul Ecological Reserve is one of the more recently established protected areas; his name alludes to the lower ridges on which it is located, the last obstacle before reaching the ocean from the interior of the continent. Apparently, the western slopes, which descended to the sea, were inhabited until the seventeenth century by Chachi communities and Jama-Coaques.

The reserve has bioclimatic zones, first introduced moderate rainfall and the second heavy rainfall. Thanks to rainfall in the upper part of the Cordillera, most rivers maintained its flow throughout the year.

There is a humidity level higher than that of other similar forests, with a lot of epiphytes, climbers, Guarumo and raft. Through a study of the ecosystem, could detect the presence of frugivorous birds such as toucans, howler monkey, gloves, Guatuso, ocelot, jaguar, and parrots. You can also find birds like the gallinazo king and the big heron.

The Mache-Chindul Ecological Reserve holds a large area of forest that has traditionally been home to communities Chachi and Afro-esmeraldeñas.

There is no doubt that the main attraction in the reserve is an intangible. Despite several exotic landscapes, with waterfalls and natural pools that are formed within a framework of forest imperturbable, as in the Ene River or in the Boca de tason, the real value and more importantly the Reserve Mache-Chindul is on biodiversity A wrapper.

The communities Chachi and afroesmeraldeñas have cohabited in the area for decades exploiting the resources sustainably the forest has provided them, but the pressure of timber companies in the area of influence of the Reserve and the fronts of colonization that are being formed Threaten not only the conservation of biological resources, but also the preservation of cultural resources in Mache-Chindul.

How much research has been conducted in the area only confirms the extraordinary wealth of plants and animals waiting to be studied in this remnant of forest included in the region of Ecuador, which is regarded as one of the 10 “hot spots” of biodiversity in the world.

Near the reserves can be found beautiful beaches, as Muisne, Tabiazo of Freshwater, Atacames, Sua and Same, with all services and enjoy a climate unbeatable. In addition, there are places of accommodation in all categories, and restaurants with food esmeraldeña particularly recommended, characterized by its exquisite seafood.

Cotacachi-Cayapas (Ecological Reserve)

A significant portion of the land area of Ecuador has been earmarked as a reserve park and to prevent exploitation of its considerable resources of flora and fauna by men. One of the most important regions is the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, located in the Imbabura province in the northwest of the country. The isolation of this region has helped to ensure its preservation. While it is relatively close to Quito (about 85 miles north), the area does not have many roads and more than 100 miles from the Pacific coast inhabited.

With its more than 750,000 acres of land, ranging from steam tropical forests in lowland areas until the cold Andean mountain region, the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve is home to a surprising amount of plant and animal species, many of whom are in danger of extinction outside this shrine protected. Large mammals, such as jaguars, tapirs and spectacled bears, can live and reproduce in their natural environments, relatively smoothly, although there are situations of illegal hunting and fishing, but on a scale that can handle.

The Ecuadorian government has established a successful company with Cayapas, a tribe of Indians whose ancestral lands are within the boundaries of the reserve. The Cayapa make guides and guards, and lead to tourists through the reserve while keeping an eye alert to possible intruders and illegal hunters. One of the most comprehensive tours that can be contracted with a native guide is a journey of 8 days with hikes in elevations ranging from 100 to 15,000 feet above sea level. Along the way, will delight the eye with stunning panoramas that surround the volcano Cotacachi. The bubbling hot springs, and centelleantes volcanic lakes and waterfalls are just some of the features of this idyllic landscape of another world.

Highlights: Lake Cuicocha of 600 feet deep, found in the crater of an extinct volcano. Three peaks covered with lush vegetation vaulted disrupt the serene surface of the mirror lake. For those who look for different holidays, it will be difficult to leave behind the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve in the warm and friendly Ecuador

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.

Cultural Center (Benjamin Carrion)

 It is housed in what was the residence of the largest Ecuadorian essayist, Benjamin Carrion. That thinker was born inherited for his house, which also retain more of their original works, his correspondence with the world’s most renowned writers. In addition, here there is a library with works of literature nationally and globally. And has become a place for the meeting of intellectuals and Ecuadorians have a space for the exhibition of paintings. You can visit the neighborhood in La Mariscal.
Useful information
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 18h00Dirección: George Washington 909 and PaezTeléfono: (593 2) 2221 895 / 2221 896E-mail: ccbc@quito.gov.ec Website: Prices: Free admission

Man´s Chapel

Chapel of  Man is located in Quito Ecuador, is a cultural architectural space, a complex of large-scale projects. This is a memorial to the man sent the image of Latin American pre-Columbian, the contemporary man.
In this form the song, pain, crying, anger, tenderness, protest, dreams, violence, fights, sacrifice and victory of the Latin American man who devotes Guayasamin this work.

The Chapel of Man is also a symbol. There are 15 thousand square meters of a project, conceived during 12 years, “the Chapel of Man”, three plants are completed in a dome with the cone-shaped and truncated, is a monument to American man. At that embutidas of cities in these 504 years of westernization.
Guayasamin, insatiable hands in each of the different spaces of the chapel, the times and historical subject will be symbolized by Wall: “They represent americas before the arrival of the Spaniards: Gods and their symbols, their cosmogony, its architecture, its music, dances, clothing, their animals and plants. Other murals will be on the discovery, and with greater emphasis on conquest, in which the company killed a million people in the country.
“The intention of Oswaldo Guayasamin, in any event, not only to portray the natural, which is why the Chapel and the murals that contain,” also speak of a million black, llegarón dede their homeland, Africa, were stored in ‘ deposits of beef and ebony before being sent to americas. “
Owaldo Guayasamin, Hands “Age of Wrath” between 1961 and 1990, tranquil paintings by 150 large format, in that same series are collections around a theme such as “Hands” (12 oils), “Gritos Women” ( 7 oils), “Delay” (11 oils), “Maul” (6 oils), “Finding in the Pentagon” (5 oils), “Rivers of Blood” (3 oils). This condemned the violence of man against man in this century.