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January 20th 2010
Hacienda Tranquila Project, community-based organization, initiated and led by Galápagos residents Established in: 2005 Located at: Highland region of San Cristóbal, Galápagos Island, Ecuador Extension: 50 ha Forest type: Dry and Moist Tropical Forest The highland forests of the populated Islands in the Galapagos chain have been greatly altered due to the introduction of exotic an ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos » San Cristóbal Island

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

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Hacienda Tranquila

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The main goal of the Hacienda Tranquila Project is to provide an environment where people are able to set an example of sustainable values through daily life on the ranch where they work with like minded individuals and local members of the community to restore the natural habitat. We are also mentoring children from the local chapter of the National Institute for Children and Families in Ecuador (INNFA) on San Cristobal. On their weekly visits to the hacienda the children benefit from Hippotherapy, recreational and educational games, all the while being instilled with environmental awareness... full info

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