Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Protected forest reserve in Tandayapa Valley, Ecuador
The 700-hectare reserve spans elevations from 1650 to 2350 meters, containing dense forest paths, steep mountainsides, waterfalls, and crystalline streams.
Founded in 1991 by Richard and Gloria Parsons, the reserve expanded from 136 acres to 2000 acres through continuous land acquisitions for conservation purposes.
Bellavista functions as a research station and educational center, contributing to scientific understanding of cloud forest ecosystems in the Western Andes.
Located 52 kilometers from Quito, the reserve provides multilingual guides, accommodation in a geodesic dome, and access to 10 kilometers of walking trails.
The reserve houses over 320 bird species, including rare specimens like the Tanager-finch and Giant Antpitta, representing 20 percent of Ecuador's bird population.
GPS coordinates: -0.01583,-78.68139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:12
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