Rumicucho Pucara – Reminder of the Past

Set in barren, semi-arid landscape on sandy, volcanic soil, the ruins of Pucara Rumicucho are situated about 30 kilometers north of the city of Quito in Ecuador. Built by the Incas in the 15th century under the leadership of Tupac Yupanqui, the tenth Sapa Inca (God Emperor) of the Inca Empire, Pucara Rumicucho is one of the many tourist attractions in the area that is well worth exploring.

Yachana Lodge – Experience the Wonders of Nature

Yachana Lodge in Ecuador enables guests to enjoy exciting days, lazy afternoons and magical evenings, while assisting the ecotourism industry and aiding the conservation efforts that are being made in Ecuador. Here amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon, guests will learn, discover and explore nature and its many secrets. The Yachana Lodge is dedicated to the education and conservation of the rainforests and all its inhabitants.

Bike Hike Adventures in Ecuador

Bike Hike Adventures offers a unique and exciting way to explore Ecuador and become acquainted with the local people, as well as their customs, culture and traditions. Founded in 1994 by Trish Sare, Bike Hike Adventures aims to bring together like-minded people who love the outdoors and, as the name suggests, have a passion for adventure.

Awa Ethnic and Forest Reserve

The Awa are an ancestral indigenous nation residing in the north-western regions of Ecuador and the south-western regions of Colombia. With their own unique culture and their own language, the Awa have twenty-two legally established Awa communities in Ecuador under the direction of the Federation of Awa Centers of Ecuador (FCAE). FCAE has been granted a total of approximately 115,330 hectares of land, which is located in the Ecuadorian provinces of Esmeraldas, Imbabura and Carchi. The biodiverse Awa Ethnic and Forest Reserve forms part of FCAE land.