galapagos island

It is located in Pacific Ocean have 13 islands and four of them inhabited San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana; this extraordinary natural place is a fusion of unique species of fauna and flora unique natural values in the world. UNESCO declared the Galapagos a Natural Heritage of Humanity and later, it was designated.

Definitely one of the most beautiful places on the planet, But while this same characteristic makes their balance is so delicate and fragile, so their management is paramount control of the introduction and spread of species and a strict control of tourism and other human activities such as fishing . The institution responsible for management and protection of the Islands and Marine Reserve is the Galapagos National Park, with the collaboration of other entities, such as Charles Darwin Foundation.

Isla de la Plata

La Isla de la Plata is definitely the main attraction of the park and is an important feeding ground for many species of birds. These include pelicans, boobies and frigates and protect the only known population of waved albatross. In addition, the humpback whale has its breeding area within the park and around the island. This route has the best chance to observe dolphins and whales at close range above, but this time, we saw only the back of one.

When we approached the big island, we saw hundreds of birds flitting around, giving us tangible signs of a vibrant corner and surrounded by a sea blue

The island offers two routes or hiking trails, both with spectacular views and bird diversity: Punta Machete right and left Punta Escalera. We chose to Punta Machete has a total of 3km and covers approximately 3 hours.

Atillo

It is located in the parish of Canton Guamote Barley, 90 km, 3 hours from Abraspungo. The ponds have unique features such as an island with natural vegetation of the Andean forest itself and its characteristic fauna. You can go fishing and make excellent boating and camping.
The original name is ColayCocha Atillo name and means lake of punishment or penance at the top of the Eastern Cordillera is the Black Lagoon enjoying influence of cold climates of the mountains Atillo Valley and the other end of the lagoon moisture from the eastern region. The purity of the air mixes with the sounds of the birds that swarm the place. The rivers appear to lose any natural filter, it flows clear.
Previously, it was possible to watch deers, but they have declined due to hunting.
In what impressed me most was the starry sky in my life seen so many stars, walk and lie down in the midst of greenery made me feel in a hidden paradise.
what impressed was rhe look up the most amazing starry sky I´ve seen in my life. To walk and to lay down ind the mid of the grass made me feel in a hidden paradise.

the Arrayanes forest

Located at 2,800 meters above sea level, this forest has an area of 16 hectares of arrayanes trees red trunk in its branches grown mosses, orchids of various kinds. Those who visit are amazed because it is one of the few in Latin America, and lungs is one of the most important of the province, located west of the city of San Gabriel, in the community of Monteverde.
Arrayanes trees reach 17 meters. Other trees are barely two or three meters in height because the array is a dominant species and prevent other species from growing. In this forest as evidence found and several legends transmitted orally by local residents, old and Grassland Tusas performed in these Site ritual ceremonies before burying their loved ones. Surely it was not burying the bodies of their relatives with a ritual farewell as usual today, but probably their rituals involving the dead to return peacefully to the bosom of Mother Earth and commit to care for the living. One of the objectives of the tourists is to reach the area known as "Cathedral" because all trees have their tops formed a circle where you can breathe an atmosphere of peace and tranquility and included for art exhibitions, retreats, practice Yoga, etc.
It is spectacular to admire this forest is like living in a fairy tale, to feel a very relaxing feeling.

limoncocha

The Fed is basically made Limoncocha Lagoon itself (Capucuy formerly called), the areas adjacent to it and the Black Lagoon or Yanacocha. Closely related to the Napo River, its water surface covers an area approximately two and a half square miles that 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 Holdridge classification, all the reserve belongs to the living area for the tropical rain forest, but within it there are many other interesting environments as permanent swamps, flooded land, the mainland and aquatic ecosystems.

When I was at this beautiful place impressed me so special vegetation and variety of animals, I call attention to the little monkeys and alligators at night was a true spectacle together with the stars and his eyes shining all around us.

Quilotoa

Quilotoa Volcano is located in the province of Cotopaxi, Zumbahua Parish is part of the Ecological Reserve The Iliniza. Its name comes from two Quechua words "Quiru" which means tooth and "toa" means queen due to the shape of the lagoon, as this is almost elliptical shape of approximately 3.15 km in diameter and a difference of 440 meters between the level water and the top edge.

The pond water has an emerald green color and varies with the season, with blue-green or almost yellow box showing impressive according to the shadow and light. It also has a large quantity of carbon dioxide mixed with hydrogen sulphide as not suitable for consumption, water temperature between 16 ° C and -1 ° C. In certain seasons gases increase and it seems that the water would boil, and in some areas the water is stained yellow by the mud removed. Its average depth is 240 meters.

The environment of this volcano is the wasteland of Zumbahua with an average temperature of 11 ° C to 14 ° C seat of several indigenous communities, one of the best known is the style paintings by Tigua Naif done on sheepskin.

When I went to THIS PLACE rained, but was beautiful the landscapes of the road, the get down through the mud was a game of children and see one of the most beautiful colors incredible was the back and that was very hard time era media but it was worth walk.

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