Category: Podocarpus National Park

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Podocarpus National Park from Vilcabamba

Remember that Podocarpus National Park is very big, and can be accessed from either east or west? Earlier, we explored the eastern Bombuscaro sector. Now it’s time for the western Cajanuma Sector! This region has easy access by road to the páramo and elfin forest … Continue readingPodocarpus National Park from Vilcabamba

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Podocarpus National Park

I had long wanted to visit immense Podocarpus National Park, renowned as a park of megadiversity, even within a megadiverse country. It is truly a jewel of Ecuador’s park system. Cloud forest at Podocarpus National Park (Photos by Narca) Just how great is this diversity? … Continue readingPodocarpus National Park