Although little known and difficult to get to get to, the Antisana Ecological Reserve, 57 km [36 miles] southeast of Quito, offers breathtaking scenery of the paramo and views of the eponymous, snow-capped mountain where wild horses roam and condors cross the sky. This dramatic wilderness is a great place for riding, hiking, camping and living in the wild. Visitors must bring their own supplies, though there's a lodge owned by a water company where it's possible to stay. Access is by car only [4-wheel drive recommended] and a permit is required. For more information contact Fundacion Antisana [+593 2 433851] in Quito, Mariana de Jesus and Carvajal, or make inquiries on the way to the reserve at Pintag, where you can find a guide.

 

Last updated 26th July 2006

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