Los Illinizas Ecological Reserve

The Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve is located in Ecuador, about two hours from Quito. This reserve has very important natural attractions, such as Cerro Los Ilinizas (5263m), Laguna de Quilotoa and Volcán Corazón (4800m). The reserve has páramo areas in the highest areas, and cloud forests on the western slope facing the coast. Right there, where the Toachi and Pilatón rivers begin their journey, there is the greatest diversity of flora and fauna. Many mammals live sheltered among the humid forests, such as margays, armadillos and cusumbos; There is also a great diversity of birds, some of which are critically endangered, such as the yellow-eared parrot. And among the threatened flora species whose conservation is being promoted is the wax palm, where the yellow-eared parrot roosts.