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.
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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.
Paute, from the cold moors of Cajas to the power source
We are on the course from the cold moors of Cajas River to Paute River.
Upano, from the Andes to the Amazon
The Upano River holds its presence, snaking from the Andes to the Amazon.
Water and its path to the Pastaza
Creeks and waterfalls feed the Pastaza River, which crosses communities of provinces Tungurahua and Morona Santiago, dependents on this vital element.
The water, from the moor of Papallacta to the Quijos river
Andes Agua Amazonia narrates the journey through the Cayambe Coca Park, from the upper parts to the San Rafael waterfall.
“The park is beautiful, imagine be able to show the intact nature to your children”
Cajas National Park is the main water source for Cuenca, but today is threatened by visitors who throw their trash and burn the forest.
“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.