National parks are the prime locations of wild and untamed nature. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. Straddling the eastern andean cordillera, this large wilderness area extends from snow. Gentry, discovered the greatest number of plant species per hectare in the world, which made ecuador the country with the highest biodiversity in the world. Outdoor activities in ecuador doing sports in ecuador. If youre hoping to experience the beauty without spiking your adrenaline, then keep in mind that walking tours and sightseeing expeditions are available in. Natural beauty national parks in ecuador landcruising.
Printable pdf list of all national parks and protected areas of ecuador introduction to the national. We at neotropic turis cuyabeno lodge can help you find the most suitable arrangement for your trip. Unesco declared it an international biosphere reserve in the same year of its foundation. Best national parks of ecuador weather, location, best. A lesson from ecuador in saving our national parks. Let us you tell more about the fantastic national parks of ecuador, that no travel agent will ever tell you. The galapagos national park is the oldest national park in ecuador. The university of arizona press, tucson, arizona, usa. Attitudes of rural residents towards conservation and machalilla national park, ecuador volume 22 issue 3 elba.
Ecuador has some of the richest national parks systems in the world, with the greatest varieties on earth in climate zones of ecuador, landscapes and species of native animals of ecuador and flowers of ecuador. Of course, any one of the countrys national parks is a veritable paradise for photographers and naturalists alike. Charles darwin, aboard the beagle, visits galapagos. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. The hike up is strenuous, requiring good lung capacity, and the views on a clear day are unparalleled.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The galapagos islands are only one of many beautiful national parks in ecuador. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Ecuador is a south american country known for its diverse ecology. The park is located in southern ecuador, near the border with peru. When studying the amazon of ecuador in the 1980s, world famous botanist, dr.
Printable pdf list of most national parks and protected areas of ecuador. Global conservation significance of ecuadors yasuni national park. Spectacled bears, pumas, collared peccaries, oncillas, margays, ocelots, spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys. The threats facing ecuadors yasuni national park are emblematic of those confronting. Printable pdf list of most national parks and protected areas of ecuador introduction to. Some parks are so large that they have multiple entrances and require fourwheel drive vehicles and plenty of time to travel. National parks, protected areas, and resident peoples. You will have the chance to see iguanas, sea lions and tortoises among, the many other species living in this biosphere reserve.
In 2010 a group of these scientists published a paper in the openaccess journal plos one on the record breaking biodiversity of the region. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Since we have no boat of our own, we dont try sell you our own boat, but instead we try to find you the best deal for your money, only taking a small commission for our mediation. Ecuador announces new national park in the andes ecowatch. Ecuador s national parks and reserves cover approximately 11 percent of the country. This page was last edited on 2 october 2018, at 05. Cotopaxi national park is the most visited park in ecuador with the snow capped cotopaxi volcano 5897mthe highest active volcano in the world as its main attraction. Discover more than one volcano in this singular complex full of biological diversity. Galapagos national park, last minute yachts, hotels, day trips, island hopping. Lonely planet is your passport to usas national parks, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Pdf the threats facing ecuadors yasuni national park are emblematic of those confronting the greater western amazon, one of the worlds last. Yasuni national park and biosphere reserve, ecuador. In other words, ecuador is the most biodiverse country in.
Galapagos national park, the ecuadors first national park. The largest national park in the world meeting the iucn definition is the northeast greenland national park, which was established in 1974. Gentry, discovered the greatest number of plant species per hectare in the world, which made ecuador the country with the highest biodiversity in. Sangay national park national park, ecuador britannica. National geographics latest travel stories about ecuador. The national parks system of ecuador has 51 protected areas of different categories. Cotopaxi national park is the most visited park in ecuador with the snow capped cotopaxi volcano 5897m as its main attraction. Conservation and machalilla national park, ecuador by.
Incorporation of the archipelago officially into the republic of ecuador, during the presidency of juan jose flores. Social dilemmas and strategies in international conservation eds west, p. Ecuadors national parks list and accompanying map and graph activities introduce ecuadors national park system. Beautiful places just amazing nice post and nice pictures love it thanks for share. During world war ii us military bases are established. Ecuador galapagos national parks and protected areas. Ecuadors olympic participation began at the 1924 summer games in paris. The differentiation between the different categories often is not all that clear and certainly not a criterion to decide whether or not you could be interested in an area. There are, however, several other national parks that deserve your attention. It is also home to the rare spectacled bear, jaguar, and mountain tapir, as well as 560 bird species. The nation is listed as one of the 17 megadiverse countries of the world. This large area in the rainforest protects three types of vegetation ranging from.
National parks ecuador parks and tribes ecotours in ecuador. The zoo also is signed in spanish and english and creatively covers the topics of nature, habitat, fire, plastic pollution, illegal poaching and displays how many of the rescues were found and treated. A guide to discovering cotopaxi national park, ecuador. National parks of ecuador system of national parks and reserves of ecuador. In addition to the many national reserves, refuges and parks in ecuador there are some. Ecuador is one of the most beautiful, biologically diverse countries in the world, and fortunately its countless natural wonders are protected in twentyplus national parks and reserves. Touristlink also has a map of all the national parks in south america as well as detailed maps showing national parks in 19 different cities in south america. The park was established in 1975 and covers 33,393 hectares that are primarily paramo high altitude grassland and temperatures varying between 015 c due to its altitude. Ecuadors national protected areas map, ecuador national parks. The countrys first olympic medal, gold in the 20km walk, was won. A lesson from ecuador in saving our national parks the. Within these areas you can experience unmatched scenery and an incredible array of flora and fauna.
Since its establishment, many of the parks management problems. Since the august 2015 eruption, the national park has stopped all climbing to the glacier and the summit of cotopaxi but has reopened the trail to the jose ribas refuge at 14,764 feet 4,500 meters. Yasuni is the largest of ecuadors 11 national parks, while galapagos is the countrys oldest. Hallo, welcome to the parks and tribes website about national parks ecotours in ecuador. Highlights, wildlife, accommodation and how to get there. Machalilla national park, on ecuadors central coast, exemplifies many of the management challenges facing parks in developing countries. Arches, canyonlands, and mesa verde national parks. No permit is needed to visit ecuadors national parks. The 10 best ecuador national parks with photos tripadvisor. Ecuadors national parks and reserves cover approximately 11 percent of the country. Usas national parks travel guide lonely planet online.
Guide to ecuadors 11 national parks and 25 reserves. The galapagos national park is the star attraction, known throughout the world for its volcanic islands and diverse wildlife. Top 20 ecotours ecuador parks and tribes ecotours in ecuador national parks tours ecuador and galapagos. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Others have few or no roads at all, and tourists will only experience a tiny fraction of the whole. Crane your neck at giant rock formations in yosemite, test your nerves on the astounding goingtothesun road in glacier national park, watch the sunset over the grand canyon. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It is part of a larger protected forest of 733 km 2 283 sq mi. The galapagos national park, covering an area of 7. The headwaters for both the chinchipemayo east and catamayochira west water basins are in the park. Sports and recreation parks and nature preserves, including sangay national park in the central andes a unesco world heritage site since 1983, are increasingly used for picnicking, mountaineering, and fishing.
National parks, cultural centers and the galapagos islands you will spend five days aboard a first class catamaran visiting the islands and learning about the unique wildlife. The snowcapped volcano tops out 5894 meters or 19 337 feet above sea level. This high number of bird species accounts for 40% of all species in the country and 6% of all bird species worldwide. Cotopaxi national park is the mostvisited tourist attraction in ecuador mainland.