SierrAzul Cloud Forest Reserve in Napo

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

We are a private cloud forest Reserve. The goals of SierrAzul are to protect the cloud forest, to support scientific research and to promote ecotourism.   SierrAzul is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes, between 7.260 – 8.580 feet above the sea level. It is part of the biggest cloud forest in Ecuador and one of the best preserved forest.   With more than 2000 hect of extension, it gives refugee to all flora and fauna that this type of forest has on it! There are sittings of the Spectacled Bear and endangered species, as well as Pumas and other smaller mammals. Thanks to ornithologists who have visited SierrAzul, more than 250 bird species have been registered. This area is very important for migrant species. The Giant Antpitta, a species previously believed to be extinct was rediscovered in SierrAzul. These forests are considered as one of the richest zones in terms of biodiversity. Many epiphytes grow here, especially orchids and bromeliads. Among the most important species with medical purpose we find Cinchona, The Drago. Rubber was taken from this zone during World Word II, and for these reason, it’s known as the “Caucheras Zone”. Alders, Horsetail trees and many other more, are in these forests.   Approximately 155 km from Quito, capital of Ecuador on the Quito – Baeza – Tena road, you can enjoy of the Andean forest within treks, horse riding, mountain biking or rafts on beautiful rivers side the camp, for then relax in our Lodge with top quality services

Wegbeschreibung

Quito office: Av. de los Granados E12-02 y Colimes
593 2 297 7600
Las Caucheras - Napo- Ecuador.
Km 14 by a secondary road from Cosanga to the Las Caucheras , in the road Quito- Baeza-Tena