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The Antisana Reserve

At the Antisana Reserve you can see lagoons that resemble mirrors, enjoy the view of the volcano and its impressive rocky peaks


This protected reservation is located an hour and a half to the northeast of Quito Its total area is approximately of 120,000 hectares (296,600 acres).

This private reserve is located in the provinces of Pichincha and Napo, at the limit of the Amazon basin.

The spectacular landscape is enhanced by the marvelous Antisana Volcano (5758 meters above sea level).



Antisana Volcano

antisana volcano and ecoogical reserve



You will enjoy the view of the volcano, the impressive rocky peaks and the summit covered with glaciers.

In the reserve you can find numerous lagoons that resemble mirrors.

Some of the spectacular lagoons include the Micacocha Lagoon (which is the biggest lagoon of the reserve), the Muerte Pungu Lagoon and the Santa Lucía Lagoon.

The impressive gorges covered with cloud forest are also part of this unique and beautiful landscape in Ecuador.

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The diversity of the flora and fauna in the Antisana reserve can be appreciated in two different altitude zones:

The high zone (about 3000 meters above sea level) where you can find moorland or paramo vegetation.

And the lower zone with characteristics of a subtropical forest.

In the paramo you observe beautiful flowers that grow close to the ground next to lichens and paramo straw: yellow composites, gentians, red Indian paintbrush, orchids and chuquiraguas.

There are numerous species of animals in the reserve, mainly birds such as the Ecuadorian Star Hummingbird and the majestic Condor of the Andes, both species in danger of extinction.

You can observe the wonderful flight of the Condor high in the sky near the highest peaks of the Antisana Volcano.



The lowlands of the reserve are home to the Spectacled Bear.

There are multiple activities for you to enjoy this marvelous ecological Antisana reserve:

Trekking, excursions, hiking, Birdwatching and of course Mountain biking

The visit to this beautiful ecologic reserve is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the wonderful Andean landscape that gradually turns into the Amazon Rain Forest


Recommended Ecuador Reading:

Ecuador, 5th: Climbing & Hiking This book is a real treasure of off-the-beaten track hikes and has good descriptions of the more established routes. This book is great for getting to known the less known areas of Ecuador. (One of the best books I've read)

Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands From rugged Andean mountains and lush Amazonian jungle, to serene Pacific beaches and the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands, Ecuador offers a unique landscape for every traveler's taste. (very good book!)

More recommended Ecuador Books, Music and Souvenirs

More About Ecuador:

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