Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve, Nature reserve in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador.
Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve is a protected area stretching across three provinces and centered on Chimborazo mountain. The reserve includes high mountain grasslands and different ecological zones that shift with elevation.
The reserve was established in 1987 and soon after began reintroducing vicuñas, animals native to these Andean highlands. This effort helped restore populations of wildlife that had disappeared from the region.
Local communities living here practice farming methods passed down through generations, cultivating crops like potatoes and beans on the mountain slopes. These agricultural traditions shape how the land is used and what you see when walking through the valleys.
Plan your visit at least one day ahead since entry requires advance registration. The area is open during daylight hours, but mountain weather can change quickly at this elevation.
The mountain here extends farther into space when measured from Earth's center than the world's highest peak. This happens because of Earth's bulging shape at the equator, making it a surprising geographic fact.
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