El Boliche Recreational Area
Description
The Boliche National Recreation Area was born from some reforestation campaigns carried out in 1928 in what was the Romerillos Hacienda. At that time, the planting of pines and cypresses in our páramos was very common, although they are introduced species which significantly affect the ecosystem, they were planted for their beauty and for being timber species. This forest is currently preserved, with many ancient trees, being a very special and pleasant place to spend a day off. There are some trails where you can enjoy a hike under the shades, contemplating the impressive sight of these enormous trees, some with very wide trunks. The recreation area has also a campground, soccer field, covered huts to spend the day and barbecue grills.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Protected from | 1979 |
| Area | 392ha |
| Elevation | 3484 - 3726m |
| Facilities | Campground, bathrooms, chosones for refuge and BBQ, cabins to reserve |
| Activities | Hiking, biking, photography |
National Park
Photos
Trails in the woods
Trees of a thousand shapes
Campground
Climbing and Hiking
- Mirador Sunfana (30 minutes)
- Sendero Quishuar (30 minutes)
- Sendero Romerillos (45min - 1 hour)
- El Boliche - Rumiñahui Sur Summit (9 - 11h total round trip)
- Boliche - Limpiopungo Lagoon Hiking Trail (6 - 8h)
Flora
Pines and cypresses
Ferns
Fungus
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
Western Cordillera; 47 kilometers in a straight line south of Quito; 12.2 kilometers south of Machachi.
- Approach “E35 (Panamerican HW)”: From Quito, take the Panamericana Sur (E35), pass by Machachi and continue along the same highway for 17km until you find the detour to the “Área Nacional de Recreación Boliche”, just in front of the “Mercado de Romerillo”. Important: it's necessary to continue on the E35 for approximately 1km until you find the first place where you can make a U-turn.
