Hello, my dear future friend, my name is Sebastián and I'm a naturalist national guide of this, little but diverse country of Ecuador.

Due to my father's job, I grew up in different little towns in the countryside and in my grandparent's farm, full of animals, crops, forest and rivers. Perhaps, this close and early contact with Nature, plus my curiosity to understand how things work, were the main reasons to have fallen in love with the natural world, and eventually needing to share this admiration for Nature and try to spark some awareness on our global environmental problems as a guide.

After finishing my University degree in Ecotourism I've worked for some of the most prestigious lodges of Ecuador as: Kapawi Lodge, Sacha Lodge, Mashpi or La Selva Lodge. I have also been involved with different biology research projects on mammals, toads and birds, around the country.

Last year, I just finished my second degree, at distance, in Environmental Management while working as a driver guide and tour leader. Sometimes I am a traveler, sometimes a photographer, not often enough a diver, but always a nature lover, . . . come with me, so I can show you the wonders of Ecuador.

National Guide License
Open Water Diver License
Wilderness Advance First Aid (WAFA), CPR and Airway Management Certified.
Field Assistant and Field Researcher in various biology studies on mammals, toads and birds.
Participant in different courses like: Herpetofauna of Ecuador, biology of Mammals, Mammals of Ecuador, Geology of Ecuador or Formation of Environmental Educators.

In my car I can take 3 passengers seated comfortably, but bigger vehicles can be arranged if needed.
Due to local driving restrictions I cannot drive (on the rush hours) within the city on Mondays

Cotopaxi is considered among the highest most active volcanoes in the world, one of the most beautiful and yet one of the most dangerous (in Ecuador) due to its range of impact; previous eruptions of this colossus have destroyed entire towns, however you can rest assured there`s no risk to visit the area as it`s activity is constantly and thoroughly being monitored.

An hour and a half away from Quito, this volcano represent a 33 000 ha reserve that is protecting the paramo ecosystem (short vegetation before the ice limit), so be respectful of the elevation, walk slowly, take a deep breath and enjoy of the views. Tiny but colorful flowers, high elevations birds, probably a rare andean condor or even an elusive fox can be sighted while hiking around, just keep your eyes wide open and your ears tuned with the sounds of nature.

Cotopaxi Volcano, nature walks, beautiful flora and amazing views

San Francisco de Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded by the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Benalcázar in 1534; which makes it the oldest capital city in South America and one of the highest capitals of the world (2, 850 masl). Due to the city's well preserved and least altered historic centre, in 1979 it was declared the first World Heritage city in the world.

Quito, or better to say Quitu (which literally means "the land of the middle"), by the end of XV century was one of the cities of the Quitu - Cara people throughout the northern highlands of current Ecuador that were invaded or added by Huayna Capac; penultimate Inca emperor who later turned it into the second capital of Tahuantinsuyo.

Quito has a special place in the world, just a few kilometers south of the Equator Line (which gave the name to the country) and surrounded by active volcanoes, its a perfect place to enjoy and learn about the Ecuadorian history and culture

Come with me to explore and get a taste of real Ecuador.

Full day Colonial Quito and the Equator Line

Northwest of Quito comprises some of the last refuges of Choco ecosystem (one of the most biodiverse in the world) in Ecuador and makes part of a new recently declared Biosphere Reserve for the World.

Mindo is a small colorful town surrounded by mountains covered in cloud forest where 

After picking you up from the airport 
we'll have an enjoyable drive through the paramo ecosystem (home place of the spectacled bear) and Papallacta, a small town inserted on the eastern andean slopes, the most popular destinations for those looking for beautiful landscapes and relaxation in its famous hot springs; 15 more minutes down the road we'll make it to Guango Lodge, a natural reserve with trails and hummingbird feeders.

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