maquipucuna cloud forest reserve
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We (me, my spouse, and daughter) traveled to Maquipucuna on July 26th and stayed for 4 days. We loved it. Luis, the driver, picked us up at our hotel in Quito and provided a good history on the 2 hr drive. We stopped and viewed the 0,0,0 point and Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve on the way. The last 15 minutes is on gravel road. We stayed at the lower level cabin near the community dining room. Each cabin had its own bathroom w shower and towels. 3 meals a day are served Al fresco style outside on wood tables nicely decorated. Hot tea and coffee and drinking water is available all day. The water in the cabins is safe. The activities are extraordinary. We took the bird tours each morning with Arsenio at 6:30 am, zip line through the cloud forest, hiking, and chocolate massage. We got a good workout. The scenery is breathtaking. Bugs are moderate level. Chiggers are a nuisance. On the last day, we took a bus back to Quito at 3pm and they dropped us at our hotel. My daughter got altitude sickness the first day, but was fine after that. The air is cool this time of year at night, so bring a jacket. Shorts are not recommended due to the chiggers. We are planning to go back again some day. The staff was all very accommodating and the meals were delicious. The manager, Arsenio, was very knowledgeable about the plants and animals and was an excellent tour guide.
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I spent a few days in Maquipucuna in 2011 and absolutely loved it there. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful place with wonderful trails to hike and a really friendly staff. The food was wonderful too. I loved lounging in their hammocks and just listening to everything that was happening around me. I would definitely recommend it.
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Dear LCTAreview,Thank you for taking the time to write your impressions about the Maquipucuna Reserve & Ecolodge. Even though we live here, we too still marvel at how amazingly different is Maquipucuna despite being so close to the urban part of Quito. Would you believe Maquipucuna is part of the Quito's county? The Reserve is part of Quito and it holds an amazing biodiversity; 10% of Ecuador plant species and 4% of the world bird species. We are working on some renovations and improvements at the lodge, so in a few months, we hope to have a little fancier rooms. Thank you for your visit, you made a significant contribution to the protection of our little paradise.
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My wife and I spent two days/one night at the Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Eco Lodge and had a wonderful experience. Our cabin was great, the food was very good, our driver picked us up in Quito exactly on-time and brought us back at our convenience and the staff was excellent. They got all the basics right.But more importantly, the park is amazing. We did several hikes through the forest with an amazing guide, who knows every bird, animal, bug and plant. We saw dozens of beautiful birds (parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, etc), wonderful spiders and insects and many exotic plants. The orchids literally grow on the side of the road.In addition, when you stay at Maquipucana you are supporting a noble cause. The founders who are frequently on premises, are committed to preserving this incredible cloud forest and all the species that reside there. We felt honored to support their efforts by staying at the logde and we also intend to make a donation.
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Dear FranRalston,Thank you for taking the time to comment about your visit to Maquipucuna. We are so happy you enjoyed your visit!
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Again, what can I say! There wasn't much about Ecuador that I did or saw or ate that I didn't absolutely love!
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Great hospitality, bird watching and food. Guides were expert and the hikes were exciting. We saw many beautiful birds, orchids and butterflies.
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Dear Stuart g,Maquipucuna is beautiful and Maquipucuna is our passion and we are as involved or more than we ever did. I will not go into further details, because I already provided them in the response to your partner. During your call in the morning, I stressed to you that we only work with confirmed reservations. It saddens me that you are not valuing our effort to accommodate you without a reservation (plus the fact that you arrived at 10:30 at night) and that despite our apologies and explanation of why you we couldn't serve more coffee in the morning, you and your friend have felt entitled to come up with all sorts of conjectures; that we once loved Maquipucuna, that we are absent, etc.
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It has been almost a year since I was there and the magic of Maquipucuna will never leave me.I'm an avid explorer, love the outdoors and nature and a grand place to just relax- this is the place! Simple not complicated, far enough away from city life, beautiful lush green plants, waterfalls, a river view right out my window, awesome butterflies & humming birds, wonderful hikes, fantastic food and an incredible staff. What more could you want- nothing! They take care of it all, all you have to do is contact them for reservations.I am having a cup of their wonderful coffee as I write this and trying to figure out another, " escape from life", plan to go there. I'm a well traveled person and this is by far one of my favorite places on earth, I feel so lucky to have found it.Thank you Rebecca, Katherine, Arsenio and all!
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I've been a teaching assistant with the University of Georgia in the entomology department for the past three years. Each year, I get to partake in a whirlwind adventure though out northwest Ecuador on a entomological summer term abroad.Maquipucuna is by far my favorite place that we visit in Ecuador. Our group spends ten days at Maquipucuna and each year all the students are devastated to leave. We visit Maquipucuna because its megadiverse plant and insect communities provide a rich learning environment for our students. In addition to learning about the animals and plants, the students learn about conservation struggles and how Maquipucuna pioneered the efforts of conservation and partnering with the local communities to build a conservation corridor. Not only is a great place to visit if you’re a tourist, but the lodging accommodations are large enough for study abroads. The local knowledge is astounding and all the natural history hikes are my favorite part about visiting Maquipucuna. The guides are always willing to help and are genuinely excited to share their knowledge about the birds, insects, plants, ecology and conservation efforts. The cooks prepare all traditional Ecuadorian dishes with locally grown and produced products. The meals are large, consisting of at least two courses, so come hungry! Maquipucuna is also stocked with a full bar, so enjoy some wine and good food while listening to the roaring river. I can’t wait to come back next year and I always feel that Maquipucuna is a second home.Please be sure, that you make a reservation and have an email confirmation! The main headquarters are in Quito and the local staff man the lodge. The staff will do anything for you, so just make sure everyone is prepared for you!