4 tourist destinations to get to know Ecuador better

There are several options to know Ecuador and its different provinces, the country is among the 17 most megadiverse destinations on the planet, so it is necessary to understand the importance of its natural spaces for the development of human life, fauna and flora of this paradise located in the center of the world.

Options to get to know Ecuador

We present 4 options for living sustainable experiences, reconnecting with nature, with freedom, with joy, to respect and admiration for the environment.

1. Limpiopungo inclusive

The Limpiopungo lagoon is located in the Cotopaxi National Park. From this site you have one of the best postcards of the imposing Cotopaxi volcano (5,897 masl). Limpiopungo is located at 3,900 meters above sea level, and is part of the habitat where wild horses, llamas, lizards, birds, ducks, rabbits, foxes, condors, curiquinges, hummingbirds, spectacled bears and other species live. It is very easily to see this destination on foot, by car or wheelchair. On this site, the facilities for travelers with disabilities are optimal and guarantee unparalleled experiences without limit when bordering the lagoon on a nature trail.

2. Beyond the Otavalo market

The province of Imbabura has several options for knowing the natural and cultural beauty that surrounds it, as well as its delicious cuisine. When visiting the province of the lakes, consider taking an expedition through the Mojanda Lagoon, the Peguche Waterfall, the El Cóndor Park and the San Pablo Lake. The route through bicycle paths allow travelers to get to know nature and its species closely by hiking, its sources of life and its elevations, which allow you to feel the magic of life from less thoughtful corners.

3. Nature and science in Cerro Blanco

In Guayaquil, the White Protective Forest is a mandatory visiting space to enjoy the fascinating local biodiversity in an area of 6,078 hectares, located next to an urban area. The site is home to 221 species of birds, being the king hen ( Sarcorhampus papa ) and the hawk dorsigris ( Pseudastur occidentalis ) two of the most emblematic; 55 species of mammals, such as the howler monkey ( Alouatta palliata ); 8 species of amphibians and more than 15 species of reptiles. In addition, it is known to house the last jaguar specimen ( Panthers onca centralis ), registered with trap cameras in 2011

4. Total relaxation at 3,700 meters

Papallacta is not only a hot spring destination, exploring its corners will allow you to discover lakes, rivers, waterfalls and wetlands. Its landscape is made up of forests of intense greens, the yellow of the moorlands, the blue of the lagoons and the snow of the Antisana volcano. Among the options to visit in its surroundings is the Cayambe-Coca National Park by the Baños control, the Loreto Lagoon and the Miraculous Waterfall.