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Sitting in the shadow of Ecuador’s fourth highest mountain, Papallacta offers spectacular scenery and dramatic views of glaciers and mountains. 

The impressive landscapes continue at Antisanilla with its lava flow and deep canyon where Andean condor are regularly sighted.

Around the many páramo lakes and ponds are lichens, gentians and orchids. For birders there is the opportunity to see black-faced ibis, cinereous conebill, Andean teal, Andean lapwing, carunculated caracara and black-winged dove.

Papallacta is less than two hours drive from Quito, so can easily be visited as a day trip.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: Andean lapwing, Andean teal, black-faced ibis, black-winged dove, carunculated caracara
  • Where: Napo Province, Ecuador

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Ecuadorian Odyssey

Take a journey through Ecuador’s varied topography to see the best of the country’s wildlife. Immerse yourself in the cloud forests of Mindo and follow hiking trails to see colourful tanagers and hummingbirds, before spending a few days in the Amazon jungle, home to an astonishing repertoire of wildlife. Find out more about Ecuadorian Odyssey

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £4,895
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

Ecuador’s Birds & Mammals with Mike Dilger

This small group tour to Ecuador explores some of its major habitats to enjoy the sheer abundance of life that can be found in this biodiverse nation. Led throughout by TV naturalist Mike Dilger, we will experience the cloudforest, Amazon rainforest and the Andean páramo during our two-week trip to Ecuador. Find out more about Ecuador’s Birds & Mammals with Mike Dilger

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £7,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A
    • M

Andes to Amazon Rainforest Photography Workshop

Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest, the Amazon Rainforest and the rugged landscapes of the Andes in company of wildlife photographers Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde in search of the varied wildlife and macro photography opportunities that the diverse country of Ecuador has to offer. Find out more about Z) Andes to Amazon Rainforest Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £10,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • N
    • D
Suggested accommodation options are shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Guango Lodge

Located at 2,700 metres above sea level, near the hot springs of Papallacta, this lodge is a paradise for hummingbirds and other wildlife. Guests can explore scenic trails among the forest-covered mountains, enjoy photographic opportunities at the bird feeders and discover the diverse plant life in the orchid garden. Find Out More about Guango Lodge

Papallacta Lodge

Nestled high in the Andean Cordillera at the entrance of the Amazonian jungle, Papallacta features several hot thermal spring pools of different sizes and temperatures. Guests can follow trails alongside pristine mountain streams, observing the habitat of condors and pumas, among other indigenous species. Find Out More about Papallacta Lodge