Yunguilla community near Quito not to be missed for experience with nature

Posted on December 5, 2016 • Filed under: Ecuador, Ecuador Travel, Latin America Travel

lahora.com.ec reported Yunguilla (Yungilla) is a cloud forest in an area located northwest of Quito. Formerly known as an area for coal mining, it is now famous for its eco-tourism. Fifty families manage nature walks in the area and they have become protectors of the wildlife. Some families receive tourists as guests in their homes. Visitors can observe the making of cheese, tropical fruit jams and various crafts. The activities and tourism have contributed greatly to the end of coal mining and deforestation. Yunguilla is a sanctuary of native flora and fauna. There are more than 300 species of birds including hummingbirds. The 45 species of mammals include Andean bears. Read Article

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURE IN ECUADOR – READ THIS BOOK – 100 POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MOVING OR RETIRING IN ECUADOR

Share This Story
  • Print
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Add to favorites
  • email