Sangay National Park

Sangay National Park extends across three provinces, featuring active volcanoes, tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and high-altitude grasslands between 900 and 5,319 meters.

The park received UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1983 and was temporarily listed as endangered until conservation efforts improved conditions by 2005.

The name Sangay derives from the Shuar indigenous word 'samkay', reflecting the native communities' connection to this volcanic territory.

Visitors require proper planning and local guides to navigate the park's extensive network of trails through diverse ecosystems and challenging terrains.

Scientists discovered a new species of shrew opossum named Caenolestes sangay in 2013, highlighting the park's role in biological research.

Location: Morona-Santiago Province

Location: Chimborazo Province

Location: Tungurahua Province

Inception: 1979

Part of: Andean Highlands

Website: http://areasprotegidas.ambiente.gob.ec/es/areas-protegidas/parque-nacional-sangay

GPS coordinates: -1.83333,-78.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43