This project was originally conceived by two environmentalists living in Quito, Ecuador. Now, the Alto Coca Conservation Group is a dedicated community of persons interested in preserving, understanding, and sharing 1000 hectares of privately owned cloud forest located in the Eastern Andes of Ecuador. In 2013, the Alto Coca property received conservation status from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment.
Our Vision:
- Protecting the ecological integrity of the Alto Coca Area for future generations
- Protecting Alto Coca from anthropogenic development
- Improving our understanding of the biological and physical features of the area
- Facilitating opportunities for interested persons to explore and appreciate the area
- Sustainable Tourism
- Sustainable Development
Location
The Alto Coca property is located in the Province of Napo, Ecuador and is flanked by Sumaco Galeras National Park to the East and the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve across the Rio Quijos to the West.
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Biology
This tract of primary cloud forest provides important habitat for many species including: pumas, mountain tapirs, wooly monkeys, spider monkeys, red howler monkeys, Andean spectacled bears, white-capped tanagers, and cock-of-the-rock (full biological inventory available in the 'Species List' section).
Alto Coca is a great place to volunteer. It has amazing scenery and wildlife. There is Reventador, the most active volcano in Ecuador, glacial covered peaks, and cloud forest. The accommodations are top notch. It is high end camping. There is a bunk house with hammocks and, always, a great view. The kitchen area is set up around an open fire. Alto Coca is a great place to volunteer there are many different types of work from placing steps to clearing trail and exploring. The best way to relax after a long day is going for a swim in one of the rivers that flow nearby. Alto Coca is a place where it is easy to spend a lot of time.
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The volcano is very active, come visit.
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