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Tourist attractions in Ecuador
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Yasuni National Park
This corner of the Amazon is considered one of the most biodiverse places on the planet due to its richness in amphibians, birds, mammals and plants. Declared by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 1989, the park has more species of animals per hectare than all of Europe combined. As if that were not enough, here are also two of the remaining peoples in voluntary isolation in the world, the Tagaeri and Taromenane. We recommend you plan your visit with some time, Yasuní is approximately 2 and a half hours by boat from El Coca and you will need a travel agency or Ecolodges to make your visit. Discover what it feels like to breathe the purest air on the planet and enjoy nature while you watch one of the spectacular sunsets. How to get there From the city 2 hours by boat on the Napo River to the Alejandro Labaka Parish Hours of operation Monday to Sunday from 06:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
169.84 Km.
Waysa Pamba Traditional Food Court
The food court of the Waysa Pamba Shopping Center has a variety of traditional dishes; Fish maito, catfish broth, uchumanka and the striking mayón skewer are part of the gastronomic history of the Orellana Kichwas. Cost $3.50 – 5.00 per person How to get there Malecón of the city near the Captaincy of the Port of Francisco de Orellana Hours of operation Monday to Sunday from 06:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
169.91 Km.
Hola Vida Waterfall
It is a highly visited waterfall within the province of Pastaza, the Hola Vida waterfall is located within a private ecological reserve where the biodiversity of the area highlights the natural landscape. Hola Vida, being a private ecological reserve of 225 hectares that emphasizes the protection and conservation of the environment while at the same time allowing national and foreign tourists to visit its famous 21-meter-high waterfall, the waterfall is located in middle of the protected forest of this place. Hola Vida is a nature reserve of tropical forest. The environment of the place is unique, it presents a secondary forest in very good condition, as well as an extensive tribal history. Those who wish to access the waterfall must walk along a path in the forest for approximately thirty minutes, enjoying the flora and fauna of the place, little by little you will be able to hear the thunder of the water and among the thicket observe how this imposing waterfall crystal clear welcomes you. In the waterfall a natural pool has been formed and it is possible to swim in it and even walk behind the waterfall. A magnificent place to take pictures and make family films. It is important to note that you will be able to observe a good variety of plants and insects typical of the place, as well as multicolored butterflies in a good variety. It is important that, if possible, the trip to the waterfall is made with a jungle guide who knows the place, remember not to separate from the group, this is just to avoid unforeseen situations during the round trip. It is recommended to bring fresh water and food for the day, also a bathing suit and money to be able to hire additional attractions such as a canoe trip on the local river, purchase of Amazonian handicrafts or even the ability to spend the night in tents or in one of the cabins. of the place at truly comfortable prices. Activities and Services offered: Flora observation Nature Spa Guidance What is their attention span? Its office hours are from Monday to Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM Costs Entry: Adults $1.50 Guide: For two people $5.00 Source: Images obtained from the page of Viajes Pastaza
173.54 Km.
Yaku Runa indigenous community
Community Tourism in the Yaku Runa community in Mera Pastaza Located 30 minutes from the cantonal head, Yaku Runa is a mixture of mysticism, tranquility and natural beauty, where the visitor will have the opportunity to live with the resident families and learn from them the ancestral knowledge that characterizes the Amazon communities. Its main attraction is its large lagoon, a mirror of water in which the visitor can enjoy canoe rides or family kayaks. Additionally, the community has several trails through the forest, which will allow the traveler to get up close to the flora species. and fauna typical of the sector as well as the medicinal properties of several of the plants traditionally used. The place offers camping and food services, so that at nightfall the visitor can enjoy a night walk or a shamanic clean by the lagoon. More information at the following contact: Mauricio Rodas 0993467553
174.72 Km.
Coca Zoo
The COCAZOO Wildlife Rescue and Animal Possession Center was created in 2008 with the purpose of housing different wild species that due to illegal hunting are separated from their natural habitat. Currently the COCAZOO houses 200 animals corresponding to 50 species, including birds, reptiles, cats and mammals. In addition, it has a veterinary clinic where it treats dozens of wild animals, the same ones that are evaluated for their reinsertion into nature or permanence in the rescue center. The Coca Zoo is located 10 km away, along the route to the Dayuma parish, on the right bank, and can be reached by taxi or bus from El Coca.
176.93 Km.
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guayco
There is a museum where fragments of wood from the altarpieces and doors of the first chapel of Guayco are exhibited, there are also bells that some distant day rang in the bell tower of this same sanctuary. This sanctuary is a great attraction for those who enjoy religious tourism, and you can attend mass, as well as participate in different religious acts. The field where the sanctuary is located is large, in miniature it resembles the Sistine Chapel. On the anniversary of the Virgin, on September 8, masses are held at all hours. Legend of the Creation of the Guayco Sanctuary It dates back to September 8, 1708, when a descendant of the Caciques Chela of the Pacatones bias, was brutally beaten by her mother, who, thinking that her thirteen-year-old daughter María de la Luz was having an affair, punished her. in such a way that it caused some trauma to his entire body and a broken head. María de la Luz, with her wounds still bleeding, took refuge in the Guayco ravine, as she did as usual, and returned home a short time later with her wounds fully healed and without traces indicating that she had never been there. wounded, when her mother saw her, she asked who had healed her wounds and the little girl replied that a beautiful lady had healed her using the water that flowed from the rock, the mother amazed at what she had told her, they went to the local priest They immediately went to the place that María de la Luz took them and found an image of the Virgin Mary, at whose feet a stream of crystalline water sprouted. The miracle spread quickly, the sick began to arrive at this place to be healed of their ailments. After some time a chapel was built. Location It belongs to the Province of Bolívar, in the parish of La Magdalena, 11 kilometers from San José de Chimbo, it is crossed internally and externally by the stream called Guayco.
177.72 Km.
Paleontological Museum of Punin
Paleontology, Archeology and Religious Art is a sample of what you can admire in this museum. The fossil remains found in the Quebrada de Chalán are presumed to be from the Pleistocene period. What should you know? Opening hours of the Paleontological Museum of Punín Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 17:00. Entrance fee to the Paleontological Museum of Punín $1.00 Museum of Punin The museum is located in the center of the Punín Parish. Here you can find Paleontology, Archeology and Religious Art. There are religious objects that are made mainly in silver, filigree, and using the technique of inlaying crosses, urns, bells and angels, with other techniques such as embossing, stuffed and openwork. The pieces that can be seen in the museum are: anthropomorphic pitchers that contain a negative decoration belonging to the Puruhá phase, due to the shape of their vessels and their decoration. The earmuffs that exist are characterized by having face shapes. In elaborate pieces there are: long, oval, convex points, these pieces belong to the pre-ceramic phase. In addition to paintings, you can see images of saints, an altar, an image of the Virgen del Panecillo, an embossed silver “frontis” among other items. Attractions Paleontological Museum of Punín Among the objects on display we find fossil remains found in the Quebrada de Chalán, which are presumed to be from the Pleistocene period. Archaeologically, there is a diversity of stone axes, pots and images made of clay, which have been found in some parts of the parish, they are classified by cultures such as the Puruhá and Negativo del Carchi, these pieces have been classified by technicians of the Central Bank. As for religious art, most of the pieces are exhibited, where there is a collection of painted pictures of saints and virgins, representing scenes from the life of Jesus, as well as a series of images carved in wood of saints, virgins and Jesus, ancient times It is presumed that these pieces date back to the 18th century, due to the way they are built.
177.74 Km.
stone the drawn
The cultural heritage of the Chone canton surprises us once again with "La Dibujada", an archaeological site where there is a cave and a large rock full of petroglyphs (drawing engraved on stone or rock). The “La Dibujada” stone is found at the “La Dibujada” site, 12 km from the Chone – Quito road, entering through “the entrance to Río Santo”, Ricaurte rural parish, Chone canton, Manabí province. (Keep sliding, in the section "how to get there?" We made a map for you to get there easily, with the location and all the details on Google maps) ENTRY Admission: free MAIN ATTRACTIVES River petroglyphs Cave TOURIST FACILITIES There is no infrastructure, except for few trails and signage PERMITTED ACTIVITIES Observation of flora and fauna Photography self-guided tour
179.19 Km.
Cochabamba viewpoint
Since time immemorial it has been a privileged place, it is at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level, which is why it is considered the highest sector of the Western Cordillera of the Andes. A large number of radio, telecommunications and shrimp repeater antennas have been installed, providing wide coverage in the country. It was a strategic place in the battles for independence. The historic Camino Real built by the Incas crosses its slopes. It preserves vestiges of carved stones as well as the famous Vía Flores, built by García Moreno.In this site you can see a number of landscapes, varied clouds of different and intense colors under a reddish sun. They constitute a mirage of painted prints at sunset and at nightfall contemplate a symphony of brightly colored lights from towns on the Coast several kilometers away, turning it into a path of unusual adventures. Highlights of the Mirador Cochabamba From Cochabamba there is a traditional aboriginal tale that appears in the magazine Historia, Cuento y Leyenda de la Ciudad de Benalcázar. Sunsets: they are the most sought after by photography lovers, to be able to capture these images you must always take into account that what you are taking is the sun, so high speeds and closed diaphragms will always be necessary. . Landscape: There are times when we would like to sit on top and listen to the natural sounds, or see how the sun goes down on the horizon, and let our thoughts get lost in the waters, and in the air, and hide there where that same sun that we observe hides. Location Cochabamba is an enclosure of the Chimbo canton, it is located in the western part, on the slopes of the Pucará hill, 13 km away, it limits with the Caluma canton and the province of Los Ríos.
181.95 Km.
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Lourdes
This attraction is located in a break in the mountain range, where the faithful placed a replica of the virgin that appeared in France at the beginning of the century. Next to it, the Poor Clare nuns built a convent.The sacred image that exists there was brought in the year 1902 by the venerable parish priest Dr. Leonidas Verdezoto Rivadeneira, who on February 2 of the same year in the company of Don Juan Pío de Mora who was a very devout man. Once the image was placed, the sanctuary was declared inaugurated with the name of Lourdes, on February 2, 2002, the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the most holy mother of the canton.The devotion is not only of the Sanmigueleños, they come on pilgrimage from all over the country, there is a natural water source that the pilgrims affirm is prodigious and healing. Location The Sanctuary of Lourdes is located on the western peak of the San Miguel canton in the province of Bolívar. To get to the Sanctuary, take the road that leads to Yahui, and 7 kilometers from San Miguel we will find said attraction.
182.42 Km.
Monkey Island (Sumak Allpa)
Recreational activities, flora and fauna observation, hiking, bird watching and conservation of the chorongo monkey. How to get there: From the city's boardwalk by river transport, it can be reached in 45 minutes navigating the Napo River until reaching Sumak Allpa. Cost: $25 per person (includes entrance, river transport and guide)
186.97 Km.
The twin waterfalls
This beautiful waterfall has a waterfall of approximately 15 m high, about 20 minutes from the arrival point, crystal clear and uncontaminated water, it is easily accessible by the construction of a trail through which you can see varieties of Flora and fauna. About 50 m from the Las Gemelas waterfalls we come to another waterfall of about 5 m which has the same characteristics as the previous ones since it is its continuation, which is why it bears the same name, it is easily accessible.One of its main attractions are the various little birds that surround the waterfall and their trills are magical melodies that welcome the tourist. The transparency of its waters is clear, its temperature is varied, the waterfall is thick and of great intensity, its landscape contour is unique since it has a special flora and fauna. Location: It is located almost half an hour from the Chimbilacos waterfall, in the Chinimpi community. Attractions Chinimpi Community: It is located southeast of the Palora canton and east of the Sangay parish. It is the most representative community of the canton for which the majority of Natives live, and it has wonderful places such as the Chinimpi waterfall and the Cueva de la Paz, very cozy and quiet places.
188.16 Km.
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