Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Aguas Hediondas Ecotourism Complex
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Green lagoons
They are a complex of three small lagoons located to the south-west of the Chiles Volcano in the province of Carchi in northern Ecuador. Considered a true scenic beauty due to the contrast of the coloration of the lagoons and the environment. They originate as a result of internal springs and slopes of the Chiles Volcano. They owe their name to the emerald green color of their waters resulting from a high content of chemical substances, especially sulfur. Three of its lagoons are the largest and have an approximate diameter of 200 meters. The landscape that these lagoons show in clear dawns is incredible, it has allowed to photograph images published worldwide, gaining the attention of thousands of observers, a true scenic beauty due to the contrast of the coloration of the lagoons and the environment. Among the activities that can be done in this beautiful place are: walks, photography, appreciation of flora and fauna. Location They are located to the south-west of the Chiles Volcano, 2 kilometers from its point of ascent towards the volcano, 20 kilometers to the north-west of the Tufiño parish and 40 kilometers from Tulcán, capital of the province of Carchi.
2.95 Km.
Chiles Volcano
It is an interesting volcanic complex, which has glaciers, but remains with snow on the flanks, inside the caldera. At the foot of the volcano sits the Chiles páramo surrounded by frailejones and pajonales adorned with endemic flowers of various colors such as rosa urco (exotic Andean flower). It is the habitat of numerous condors, turtledoves, partridges and sparrowhawks. The fog that appears in this place is quite dense, especially in the morning and afternoon due to temperature changes.It presents an irregular relief with quite high rock formations as a result of the different volcanic eruptions. From its slopes you can see the Maldonado Valley. El Chiles is the ideal place for those who like adventure, mountaineering, walks, trekking; Considered a border landmark between Ecuador and Colombia, surrounded by frailejones and pajonales adorned with exotic multicolored flowers such as rosa urco (exotic Andean flower). Where is the Chiles volcano located? The Chiles Volcano is an elevation that is located in the geographical domain of the Western Cordillera, in the province of Carchi and is at a distance of 38 kilometers from the city of Tulcán to the south west of the parish of Tufiño on the border with Colombia. .
3.46 Km.
Manaquer Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum is a recent area of the House of Ecuadorian Culture Benjamín Carrión Núcleo del Carchi inaugurated on December 8, 2006, which had the support and advice of the INPC for the adaptation of spaces and exhibitions. This museum maintains 740 archaeological pieces corresponding to the cultural profile of the peoples who initially inhabited what is now Carchi, standing out pieces from the Negative phase of Carchi or Capulí, Tuncahuan, El Ángel or Piartal and Cuasmal, Tuza or Pasto. The museum consists of three different areas, the first corresponds to the archaeological phase of Manaquer in which the chronological phases of this culture such as Capulí, Piartal and Tusa are exposed, each one identified by the dates and characteristics of the ceramics exhibited there. Atractivos vasijas botijuelas compoteras se exhiben a turistas y estudiantes quienes además aprenden de las costumbres. trabajo y tradiciones flora y fauna del lugar Location It is located in the Tufiño parish, of the Tulcan canton on the borders with the neighboring country Colombia.
5.66 Km.
El Angel Ecological Reserve
The El Angel ecological reserve has an extraordinary biodiversity made up of frailejones paramos and polylepis forests. In the reserve you can go trekking in the forest. It is recommended to go with a guide, between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to avoid the fog. The rains are of long duration and low intensity, and it has two seasons: dry (June to October) and rainy (November to May). On the site you can walk between wetlands and lagoons. It is recommended to taste the traditional dish: Trout, local fish. How to get? From Quito By the Panamericana Norte, passing through Ibarra (123 km); At the Mascarilla police control, 30 km from Ibarra, take the road to El Ángel (35 km). From Tulcan To Lagunas Verdes and Chiles. A first order road leads to the town of Tufiño. From here to the lagoons the road is of the third order. Hours of operation El Ángel Ecological Reserve They attend 365 days a year, they can stay for free in the facilities of the guest house located at the entrance of the El Angel Ecological Reserve. There is no set schedule, but it is recommended to take advantage of natural light. Permits and restrictions El Angel Do not throw trash. Do not carry weapons. Respect the life of all beings that inhabit the area. Do not collect species without authorization. Avoid campfires. Pay the entrance fee.
6.41 Km.
Potrerillos Lagoon
They are plains with small undulations where small creeks are formed that feed the lagoon. There is a diversity of both flora and fauna typical of the moors and the frailejones stand out, a species that has colonized large spaces, in the vicinity of the lagoon there are pads, important species for this ecosystem since they accumulate water so that in this way they keep the loopholes. The soils are forms inherited from the paleoglacials, the climate is cold, typical of the paramo area. Description of the riverbanks: The banks are covered by straw and frailejón. Location: The Potrerillos lagoon is located within the El Angel ecological reserve, in the La Libertad parish. Business hours: 365 days a year from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Observations: It is recommended to visit in summer time due to the fog that the place presents and the different existing swamps.
11.12 Km.
Swallows Protective Forest
The Golondrinas Protected Forest is located in the province of Carchi, in the cantons of Tulcán, Mira and Espejo. It has an extension of 1500 hectares. The Cerro Golondrinas Protected Forest encompasses montane cloud forest areas of the western foothills of the Andes, where the vegetation is stunted. The chaparro is found adjacent to paramo areas, vegetation that is dominant in the El Ángel Ecological Reserve. In the lower parts there are disturbed forests and deforested areas in regeneration; near the neighboring towns there are lands destined for agriculture (corn, pineapples, fruit trees, sugar cane, beans) and pastures for cattle. In the upper part, the unprotected areas are converted to agricultural land, mainly potato crops. The forest is a source of food for all the numerous animal birds that inhabit it. One of the most representative mammals is the spectacled bear that roams the region. Within this forest we find three attractions that enhance the value and beauty of this site: the Santa Rosa Waterfall, the Chorro Blanco Waterfall and the Blanco River. 78 species of mammals have been registered, approximately 312 species of birds, in addition to between 70 and 140 woody species, of approximately 470 existing species of flora.
11.77 Km.