Local Marquipucunian

Marquipucuna

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January 28th 2010
Marquipucuna cloud forest is a small reserve about 4 hrs from Quito It was listed as a protected ares in 1995 It is a truly unique and diverse ecosystem Situated within pristine primary rainforest and nestled within a thick band of cloud. Hence the cloud forest. Like so many places in Ecuador it struggles to maintain diversity. Pressure from local agriculture and poaching threatens to dest ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Bellavista Cloud Forest

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more