Saturday, November 7, 2020

Sangay National Park, Ecuador - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Sangay National Park, Ecuador

Weather: Thunderstorms likely, 62/76F

Route: From Quito 371 km south on Carr. Panamericana, E35.

Significance: Sangay's terrain is incredibly diverse - from mountain glaciers to low rainforests - there are even two active volcanoes. Flora and fauna are equally diverse with Mountain Tapir, Bear, Jaguar, Andean Condor, and Giant Anteater.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site


Images:

Sangay Volcano (from thisisecuador.com)

El Altar Volcano (from globalheritagetravel.com)



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