One of the best places in the world to watch the Andean condor in the wild, with sightings all but guaranteed
Area
1,206 km²
Protection category
IUCN VI
Área protegida con uso sostenible de recursos —
Designated in
1993
Established in 1993, the Antisana Ecological Reserve protects the slopes of the volcano of the same name and the páramo around it, reckoned one of the best places in the world to watch the Andean condor in the wild, with sightings practically guaranteed on most visits thanks to the abundance of thermals favourable to the bird's flight and to the absence of active poaching in the area.
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Antisana: 16 documented species
Mammals7Birds9
Threatened:,,,,,
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Ecuador, where Antisana lies.
Tropical rainforestMarine / coastalTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Ecuador?
Now is a good time: Whale shark and hammerhead aggregation at Darwin and Wolf (June to November (cool season))
Now is a good time: Whale shark and hammerhead aggregation at Darwin and Wolf (June to November (cool season))
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