Marine Iguanas: Unique Creatures of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most extraordinary creatures on Earth, and among them, the marine iguanas stand out as true marvels of evolution. These fascinating reptiles have captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. From their intriguing physiological adaptations to their critical role in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, […]
El Quimi Biological Reserve
There are places that, due to their isolation and difficult access, have remained unknown for many years, but when studies are carried out, a surprising world is discovered. This is the case of the Cordillera del Cóndor: a large mountainous massif of more than 160 kilometers long that is located in the south of the […]
LIMONCOCHA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
The origin of the Limoncocha lagoon responds to a relatively frequent phenomenon in the Amazon basin. Many rivers, especially those of medium size and good flow, overflow during the rainy season and flood the banks and adjacent areas. When the rains subside, the water recedes until the next rainy season. It is possible that what […]
GALERA SAN FRANCISCO MARINE RESERVE
For several years there was a suspicion that the coastal strip and the marine environments that they are located in front of the towns of Galera, Estero de Plátano, Quingue and San Francisco, located in the southwest of the province of Esmeraldas– harbor a biological wealth comparable to that of the Galapagos waters. This suspicion […]
PULULAHUA GEOBOTANICAL RESERVE
Pululahua is an isolated and quiet area near the city of Quito. Every afternoon clouds laden with moisture arrive from the Pacific coast. It is the only protected area in the country that has the category of “Geobotanical Reserve”.This says a lot about its raison d’être, since its geology and volcanological history are very particular. […]
MANGLARES CAYAPAS MATAJE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
The reserve protects two hydrographic basins in the northwest of the country, the Mataje river to the north and Cayapas to the south; from which the name of the protected area is derived. the river basin Mataje is binational since we share it with Colombia. The Cayapas River originates outside ofthe reserve.Its main tributaries from […]
Chontacuro
It is a fermented drink made from the fruits of the chonta, knownlike chontaduros It is a chicha that often replaces the also common chichacassava. It is a thick drink with a strong, somewhat acid flavor, which is prepared onlywhen the fruit is in season. It is served in pilches or deep mates -mukawas in […]
Chicha de Chonta
It is a fermented drink made from the fruits of the chonta, knownlike chontaduros It is a chicha that often replaces the also common chichacassava. It is a thick drink with a strong, somewhat acid flavor, which is prepared onlywhen the fruit is in season. It is served in pilches or deep mates -mukawas in […]
Maito de Guanta
The maito stands out among the most popular and delicious dishes of exotic gastronomyamazonian. It consists of a preparation of different ingredients, which can befish, hearts of palm, green plantains and cassava, wrapped in a bijao or kwan panga leaf. OfIn fact, the word “maito” comes from northern Quechua and means “wrapped”.The ingredients of the […]
Ayampaco
Among all the exotic delicacies that make up the traditional cuisine of Morona Santiago, the ayampacos are perhaps the most representative snacks and most desired by locals and tourists. This delicious dish is a bijao leaf wrapper stuffed with fish or meat of different types with yucca, chili, garlic and other natural seasonings. It has […]