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Pululahua Crater
Geo-botanical Park
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Pululahua Geo-botanical
Reserve
La Reserva Geobotanica Pululahua
(click for map) was
created on January 28th, 1966 and was therefore the first region on
mainland Ecuador to get protected by law. The purpose is to preserve for future generations the volcanic-geological aspect of
the crater and the various biological habitats with the rich and varied flora and
fauna. Another important aspect is scientific research concerning the volcanic
crater but also for biologists as the reserve is rich in plant species and home to endemic plants.
| Location:
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Province of Pichincha, Quito
county,
Municipality of
Calacalí and San Antonio de Pichincha. |
| Area: |
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3383 ha (8400 acres) |
| Administration: |
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INEFAN (National Parks of Ecuador) |
| Borders: |
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North: River
Guayllabamba
West: Quebrada de Playa and River Blanco
South: Towns of Calicalí and Casigasí del
Carmen
East: Sincholagua, El Lavadero, Aguacatal |
| Altitudes: |
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1600 m - 3356 m (5600 ft - 11 000
ft) |
| Ecosystems: |
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bmhPM, bmhMB, bmhM, bhM, bhMB |
The park offers two areas for recreation and overnight camping. Moraspungo is
located near the Park entrance high up in the crater walls. At the bottom of the
crater is the main office located which also offers services to tourists.
Surrounding Attractions:
In the vicinity of the nature reserve are a few tourist attractions which can be
easily visited and are included in some of our tour programs.
Mitad del Mundo
Monument built to commemorate the measuring of the Equator Line by a team of
French scientists in 1760. Apart from the famous line, there are a small ethnic museum
inside the pyramid shaped building, other pavilions and restaurants
and souvenir shops.
Pucara de Rumicucho
Old Inca ruins north of San Antonio
and east of the crater. Excavations revealed that this complex was once an
important strategic military fortress, which also was used for religious
ceremonies. There also existed a large settlement of people around the fortress.
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Pululahua nature reserve
is a geological and biological
paradise with many attractions.
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