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Guayaquil Historical Park

The Guayaquil Historical Park, the visitor will be able to enter the lush green forest and walk along a wooden path that crosses it. A place away from the madding crowd of the city. The objective of this refuge of life is to know the natural wealth and learn from history. It is an ideal site for ecological and archaeological tourism in Guayaquil.

Ciudadela Entre Ríos, its entrance is located on Esmeraldas street and Av. Central, via Samborondón, behind the Riocentro de Entre Ríos shopping center.

The Guayaquil Historical Park can be developed tours, to see the flora and fauna of the Old Province of Guayaquil can be seen in this first area. Stations designed so that the species are shown in a habitat, as close to nature as possible, accompanied by the recreation of diverse forests.

You can also see species such as: Parrots, Sloth Bears, cusumbos, among others. In addition, the public will have an explanation by zoo keepers about the characteristics of the animals and the need to care for them for their preservation.

The daily life of the Ecuadorian agricultural man will be part of what the visitors will see in this space, the particular way of dressing, language and traditions of him.

In the Historic Park of Guayaquil it is forbidden to bring pets as it can scare the animals and carry some type of disease

It is recommended to walk only along the path both for your safety and the safety of the species of the place.

Walking through the Historic Park of Guayaquil is very beautiful, enjoying pure air accompanied by all the park animals.

The park is away from the noise of cars and the city, It is an ideal place for ecological and archaeological tourism in Guayaquil.

It is very important to take care measures in the park, not to throw garbage to take care of the welfare of the animals

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Princess Tari Waterfall

It is very visited by national and foreign tourists in San Lorenzo located in the province of Esmeraldas, with an imposing beauty that is manifested during the tour, its natural landscape allows various activities, more in its surroundings you can enjoy a delicious and relaxing bath since very striking small banks have been discovered.

In winter it has a sensational appearance due to its immense flow, but in summer the opposite happens, as it is completely dry, a situation currently intensified by the arbitrary deforestation of its surroundings.

A fantastic waterfall, forming impressive falls that allow you to immerse yourself in its warm waters. The view of this waterfall is impressive. The fusion of the clean and transparent waters raises a great trail of sprayed water, from a great natural landscape of great beauty, you can see natural pools formed by its waters.

The Pirncesa Tari Waterfall, is a natural attraction, where the tourist has direct contact with nature.

It is very visited by national and foreign tourists, with an imposing beauty that is manifested during the tour, its natural landscape allows various activities, more in its surroundings you can enjoy a delicious and relaxing bath since very striking small banks have been discovered .

The waterfall meets a popular legend where it is said that a beautiful indigenous princess, who used to take a bath every morning, accompanied by a retinue of maidens, in the cool waters of this waterfall, all as part of a ritual purification.

It has a very pleasant Humid Tropical climate, its temperature varies between 21 and 31 degrees Celsius.

For this reason, it is necessary to protect this wonderful natural monument or green sanctuary, to avoid not only ecological destruction but also cultural foundations, since legends, myths and traditions are part of the history of the peoples, because we understand that a ecological impact inevitably causes a cultural impact.

The Pincesa Tari waterfall is a very beautiful natural attraction, where you can enjoy a large amount of water, there you can swim, enjoy with friends or family a very sunny day.

A fantastic waterfall, forming impressive falls that allow you to immerse yourself in its warm waters.

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Balneario las Palmas

To get to Las Palmas, you must first get to the city of Esmeraldas, through the E20 road that connects Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas with the Pacific coast, or by the E15 known as the Spondylus Route, which runs along the profile Coastal of Ecuador
La Palmas is the beach of the capital of the Province of Esmeraldas, the capital that bears the same name.

Las Palmas spa is located in the province of Esmeraldas.

The Beach is surrounded by restaurants, bars, discos and the best in beach fun. Las Palmas, located about 24 km from Atacames and just 10 minutes from Esmeraldas.

Its big waves, the best fishing, beach soccer, skiing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and a good refreshment of the delicious coconut and orange juice juices that its inhabitants offer you on its spectacular boardwalk.

Las Palmas is the ideal place to share with family and friends. It is a quiet and cozy beach that is complemented by the kindness and respect that its people offer to their visitors.

This spa is recognized for its extension and for the boardwalk that has become a new attraction projecting a different image so that tourists can spend pleasant and entertaining moments.

At each carnival, Las Palmas dresses up for a party and organizes the International Festival of Afro Music and Dance, which brings together groups that cheerfully dispute the "Golden Marimba".

The rich encocados, ceviches, rice prepared with any amount of seafood and the most diverse combinations, you find in the restaurants and huts that surround this wonderful beach.

For those who enjoy a beautiful beach, this is the right place, there you can enjoy extreme sports, delicious traditional local juices, enjoy with family and friends.

There you will find a great variety of gastronomic dishes, to be able to choose the taste of each staff.

 

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The Quilotoa Lagoon 

The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the 15 lagoons of volcanic origin appreciated as the most beautiful in the world. The Quilotoa is the westernmost volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, within its crater a caldera with a diameter of almost 9 km has been formed. This is the product of the collapse of the volcano, which occurred about 800 years ago. According to studies, the volcanic flow managed to reach the Pacific Ocean. 

The Quilotoa lagoon is located in the province of Cotopaxi, canton Pujili.

It is a lagoon with very calm waters. The minerals have given the surface a greenish and bluish tone when it receives the impact of sunlight, inside, there are springs that from the shore, can be perceived as bubbling trails that rise to the surface.

Tourists or visitors can do ecotourism and adventure tourism with a high dose of adrenaline or simply contemplate the nearby landscapes.

The lagoon is close to what many researchers assume as the last resting place of the Inca Atahualpa, so this was the last sacred route of the Incas. Visiting Quilotoa is an overwhelming experience at approximately 4 thousand meters above sea level.

The temperature varies between 3 and 15 degrees Celsius

The lagoon is also known as the "Summit" Route.

The natives, crafts, flora, fauna, buildings, climate, gastronomy and geography make this Andean tourist attraction one of the most desired by national and international tourism. The journey to Quilotoa is also part of the tourist attraction, as it zigzags through the Andes and enters the Andean páramo.

In the Quilotoa lagoon several tourist activities can be developed such as: Trecking, hiking, horseback riding, camping and high altitude rodeo.

They rent horses and means of water transport such as kayaks and boats, supporting the practice of sports activities that take place in the radius of influence of the Quilotoa Tourist Circuit,

The lagoon is one of the most beautiful in Ecuador, for its calm water and its wonderful colors.

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Volcàn Ctopaxi  

The Cotopaxi is located on the Eastern Cordillera, at a distance of 35 km northeast of Latacunga and 45 km southeast of Quito. Its building forms a symmetrical cone with slopes of up to 35 ° and a basal diameter of 20 km, the Cotopaxi is surrounded by moors that border 3000 meters above sea level and by other volcanoes such as Sincholahua (4873 msnm), Quilindaña (4876 msnm) and Rumiñahui ( 4722 msnm).

The Cotopaxi volcano is located in the Latacunga canton of Cotopaxi province, with an elevation of 5897 msnm, it is the second highest volcano in the country.

His name Cotopaxi means Neck of the Moon.

There are several attractions or natural resources that can be observed such as the Quishuar Trail: On the route that allows you to enjoy several tourist attractions in the area, especially crossing the pine forest.

The Cotopaxi volcano has an exotic dry microclimate that allows its ascent during most of the year. Starting from 4800 meters and in an approximate time of 6 to 8 hours, you will be able to reach the foot of the impressive crater half a kilometer wide and marvel at the spectacular view of the tops of most of the volcanoes in Ecuador.

In its eastern slopes there is a refuge, where tourists can enjoy the landscape of the valley and the Limpiopungo lagoon, including wild ducks in their panorama. A permit granted by the Cotopaxi National Park authorities is required for them to ascend.

I recommend the ascent to the Cotopaxi volcano, since it is a wonderful experience, the ascent is something for very brave people who want to reach the top, but for the ascent you need to acquire a permit from the authorities and go with a guide specialized, since it is very risky and dangerous and you could get lost.

But going up is something unique and wonderful. so for all the people who like adventure tourism here they have a unique experience