Papallacta Hot Springs & Guango Cloud Forest Reserve

Today you'll explore with me two different ecosystems: a tundra-like habitat known as paramo at the Papallacta Pass and a montane humid tropical forest at Guango Reserve. On clear days the views from the pass are breath-taking. Here I'll use my expertise to locate some of the most emblematic species of the Andes, such as the elusive and critically endangered Spectacled Bear in natural feeding sites where the presence of bears is frequent all year around. Our next stop will be Guango Cloud Forest Reserve, where hummingbirds will take your full attention immediately. The cloud forest concentrates the highest diversity of these winged jewels in the Americas. Having explored this two unique habitats, you'll continue to the Papallacta Hot Spring Complex where you'll have time to enjoy delicious lunch and then have enough time to soak in the benefits of its therapeutic thermal waters.