Cueva de los Tayos, Limestone cave in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador
The main entrance of the cave features a vertical shaft descending 70 meters into a network of passages leading to chambers spanning 90 by 240 meters.
In 1976, a scientific expedition involving British and Ecuadorian authorities, including astronaut Neil Armstrong, conducted thorough geological research of the cave system.
The Shuar people maintain traditional practices by gathering young oilbirds from the cave using vine ladders and bamboo torches for illumination.
Accessing the cave requires official permits, a flight to Yukianza, followed by a bus ride, boat journey, and forest trek to reach the entrance.
The cave houses nocturnal oilbirds that navigate through darkness using echolocation, similar to bats, making it a notable ecological site.
Location: Morona-Santiago Province
GPS coordinates: -3.05150,-78.20536
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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