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El Encanto Nature Reserve

El Encanto Nature Reserve El Encanto Nature Reserve, located in Palestina, Huila at an altitude of 1350 meters, has been welcoming nature enthusiasts since 1997. Founded by a family dedicated to conservation, the reserve offers a blend of rural charm with well-appointed lodging and local cuisine. The reserve is known

Finca Ecologica San Luis

Finca Ecologica San Luis Finca Ecológica San Luis, located adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica, is a 100-acre ecological sanctuary offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature. Founded nearly 40 years ago by the Leiton Mendez family, the property encompasses primary forest, diverse wildlife,

Mount Totumas Cloud Forest Reserve

Mount Totumas Cloud Forest Reserve Mount Totumas Cloud Forest is situated in Panama’s pristine cloud forest ecosystem. This 400-acre reserve, which borders La Amistad National Park, offers a range of activities designed to immerse visitors in the region’s unique biodiversity. The resort provides access to 30 kilometers of self-guided trails,

Otobo’s Amazon Safari

Otobo’s Amazon Safari Otobo’s Amazon Safari, founded and operated by Otobo, a native Huaorani, offers an immersive experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The safari operates within the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, an area renowned for its rich biodiversity. The tours are designed to provide an authentic exploration of the rainforest, combining

Rio Bigal Biological Reserve

Rio Bigal Biological Reserve Fundación Sumac Muyu, the organization behind the Bigal River Biological Reserve, was established to focus on the preservation of one of the planet’s most biodiverse areas. The reserve, located within the Sumaco biosphere in Ecuador, spans from lowland rainforests to the highlands of Volcan Sumaco, and

Buenaventura Reserve

Buenaventura Reserve The Buenaventura Reserve, located in Ecuador’s El Oro province, is a key destination for bird enthusiasts, renowned for its high bird diversity and accessibility. Established in 1999 by the Jocotoco Foundation, the reserve spans 6,546 acres of cloud forest on the otherwise dry western slope of the Andes.

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