The Paramo of the Virgin is the highest point (4,000 meters) of the road east of the country. Is one of the main water reservoirs of Quito.
Tag: conservation
The encounter of Papallacta and Quijos rivers
The Papallacta River waters (left) supply the great river Quijos, named for ancient pre-Columbian inhabitants of the region.
Papallacta, strategic place
Despite being a strategic place to contain reserves of drinking water for Quito, Papallacta does not have a adequate system for wastewater treatment.
Turtles escape becoming a Christmas feast
Operation saved 362 animals, one of the largest seizures in the Lower Rio Branco. Turtles are part of Christmas celebrations banquet at Amazon.
“The lakes are the most precious treasure that has the community”
On the slopes of Urco Mount Dora Paña lives, where their days pass between the history, myths, and beauty of the Atillo – Ozogoche lake system.
“Here there is water everywhere”
At the foot of La Chorrera is Maria Julia washing clothes, like she makes from ever. She also believes in the healing power of water.
“Water is a crucial basis for Baños”
For the inhabitants of Baños, the appearance of the Virgin of Agua Santa is the reason for miraculous waters that attract tourists from around the world.
“During these years we have achieved a very nice friendship with nature”
The Mantle of the Bride makes a couple living 20 years in the region not to abandon their dreams and projects.
“The river is eating away the land”
Fermin and Cristina, in Arapicos have problems with the lack of drinking water and river pollution.
“This peace is not found elsewhere”
Germanico Montenegro, from the Puerto Mirador the Amazon tells how river gives life and peace.