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NATIONAL TOURISM GUIDE
ADVENTURE TOURISM IN THE PICHINCHA AND IMBABURA PROVINCES
GRADE LEVEL WORK FOR THE OBTAINING OF THE NATIONAL TOURISM GUIDE PROFESSIONAL TITLE
BY MARÍA FERNANDA DÁVILA MARTÍNEZ
QUITO-ECUADOR
NOVENBER 2016
APPROVED BY:
MSC. GUSTAVO FREIRE JARRÍN
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
MSC. ROBERTO SOLANO ALBUJA ENGLISH TEACHER
ING. PATRICIO RAZA PAREDES
TUTOR
ING. PATRICIO RAZA PAREDES CAREER COORDINATOR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following research was agreed to be developed in the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces. Specifically in the touristic complexes of Mindo and The San Pablo Lake, correspondingly.
“Mindo is a little and picturesque town. It is located to the northwest of Quito, being one of the main attractions of the provincial ecological tourism for the naturelovers, who would like to observe the occidental forests of Ecuador.” (En-Ecuador, 2016). Here, numerous touristic services are offered, like Tubing, the Tarabita strait , waterfalls, Trekking, night walks, the Chocolate tour, Canopy, the Mariposario, birding, Cycling, horse-back riding and a very particular singularity of the town and its people.
In order to get to Mindo, the road Calacali-La Independencia must be taken, which will take you through wonderful landscapes full of plants, making it able to fulfill our goal in only 2 hours, starting in the city of Quito.
In this place there are several places to stay and spend the night, enjoying of late-night activities, like observation walks. During the day you may go to any other adventure places you would like to enjoy.
There is a wide diversity of extreme sports to do, depending on the person´s aptitude to do them. This is where the adrenaline will reach its tops.
The waterfalls Sanctuary offers an unmeasurable magnificence worth of enjoying and living a unique encounter with nature. Here, people live pleasantly this moment and amaze themselves with the magic way of the falling waters.
It also counts with a wonderful cultural diversity. The gastronomy is varied and exquisite. It offers typical foods like: Tilapia and yucca of unbelievable tastes. All this without mentioning without mentioning the kindness and hospitality of the locals. While being there, the nature, the food and its people will surrounding transforming your experience into one unforgettable, making sure to make Mindo become a usual place to go.
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“The Province of Imbabura is one of the 24 Provinces in Ecuador. It is located at the center of the country, at the geographic zone known as inter-Andean or Sierra, to the west of the Occidental Mountain Chain. Its capital, Ibarra, is one of the most important administrative centers.” (Wikipedia, 2016), but also economic, financial and commercial of the northern Ecuador. This place is known also as the Lakes Province.
This is where the San Pablo Lake is found, located between green mountains, with wild forests and wide valleys, which set the pace for the famer Indian, who not only harvest its fertile lands, but also demonstrates artisanal abilities, in the fairs and markets, especially in Otavalo.
In the San Pablo Lake, besides having an awesome view, an unforgettable geography, you can also enjoy of aquatic activities, such as a boat ride.
Finally, having found the perfect places to stay and stablishing a list of possible attractions, the visit and test of the whole product was developed correctly, giving as a result “ADVENTURE TOURISM IN THE PICHINCHA AND IMBABURA PROVINCES”. A guaranteed program, that can be offered to the most outstanding adventure-lovers where you will also be able to experience on of the best touristic destinations in Ecuador.
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INTRODUCTION Mindo is a region of the northern Ecuador, and one of the two parishes of the canton San Miguel de Los Bancos in the Pichincha province, 80 km northwest from Quito. Illustration 1 Province Pichincha location map.
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provincia_de_Pichincha (Wikipedia, 2016)
This important touristic site, has a little town, at 1250 meters form the sea level. Its demography is of 2.500 residents. All of them develop certain types of activities. Form which we can mention: cattle breeding, agriculture, and tourism. It has a temperature that goes around 15 and 24 degrees all year long. It is also common that rains in this zone, however, from June to November, the climate becomes drier. Mindo is world-wildly recognized for its lusting natural beauty, making people fall for its spectacular flora and fauna. “It is because of that, that this privileged place was called “bird´s life or important bird” by America itself, recognizing its beautiful advantages. This is how it has become of vital importance at the ecological tourism development”.
Within this wonderful valley, the Protector Forest Mindo-Nambillo lies. It counts with 19.000 hectares. With an extension that goes from the humid subtropical rainforest to the steep walls of the Guagua Pichincha (4.000 meters over the sea level). (En-Ecuador 2016)
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Its fauna is diverse and counts with over 500 bird species. One of the most representative and attractive species is the Rock Rooster, having a bright red color. One of its most singular characteristics, is that it builds its nest in the amazingly steep walls of the canyons. Besides, there is an infinite number of birds that are frequently seen, like: the toucan, parrots, owls, wild ducks, hummingbirds, quetzals, blackbirds, caciques, etc. From another side, it also has over 2.000 plant species native form the place, giving birth to a great variety of orchids. Illustration 2 Rock rooster
Illustration 3 Tourist birding.
Illustration 3
http://www.en-ecuador.com/selvatropical/mindo.php (En-Ecuador, 2016)
The gastronomy in this place is really good, even though the typical plates are not actually form the region. There is an exquisite combination from several places of Ecuador. This can be taken as an advantage, since offering different types of food mean different types of tourists. A few of the most representative plates are: Chicken soup, Fritada, Meat at stone, Trout, Fish cooked in maito, and fan palm´s Ceviche. Last but not least, is the Imbabura Province. This place is considered as a mustgo place for the visitors of our country. It counts on a great variety of cultures and unbelievable landscapes all over its length. Your eyes will enjoy themselves with Andean environments, such as the Taita Imbabura and the Mama Cotacachi, besides many lakes that show their splendor and water-serenity. This is also where several Indian communities live.
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Its history is said to be very rich. Locals tell that their first residents were the Imbayas, Cayambis that were later ruled by the Caras. Between the two of this communities, the Caranquis were borne, who fought heroically and resisted with all the strength of their hearts the Incan invasion years later. This charming province was founded the 25 of June of 1824. Its territory also included the lands where the actual Carchi province is found. It was not until 1880 than an agreement was reached, and their limits were specified, which are maintained until today. Imbabura is privileged by its location, specifically at the northern Ecuador. Without any doubt, it is correct to affirm that God blessed this region by granting it the fertile valleys of Otavalo, Cotacachi and Chota. Its principal’s elevations are the Imbabura (4.560 meters above the sea level), The Cotachi (4.944 meters), and the Yanuarco de Piñan (4535 meters). Illustration 4 Imbabura´s Province location map
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provincia_de_Imbabura (Wikipedia, 2016)
One of its most emblematic rivers is the Chota, located between the Imbabura and Carchi provinces, having important affluences such as: the Salinas, the Salado and Psique. The Imbabura province is made by 7 cantons: Ibarra, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Antonio Ante, Pimampiro, and San Miguel de Ibarra. Its art craft has taken a very important value. The works made in leather are first-class. Actually, the Otavalo´s cloth is recognized all over the world. Its agriculture is the principal monetary source. It can offer an infinite number of products, such as: 5
corn, wheat, barley, beans, anise, sugar cane, cocoa, coffee, and banana. We must not forget, the great rentabilty and importance of the cattle breeding, with different types of cattle. It has a great recognition internationally thanks to its great touristic attractions. A few of the most important are: Yamor Parties in Otavalo, Jora in Cotacachi, Cruz in Caranqui, Lajas in San Antonio of Ibarra, etc. Another of these unique and wonderful places is the San Pablo Lake. It has glaciers origins. It is fed by several ravines that flow into it. This Lake has 35 meters depth in the coasts and 48 meters of depth in the center, 7 km of area and 583 hectares approximately. Actually, it is found in the middle of a process of eutrophication with great nutrients in its ecosystem, adding a turbid color and an 11 degrees temperature. Illustration 5 San Pablo Lake
http://www.ecuadoratualcance.com/destino/EATA_060_Imbabura_Otavalo_Lago_San_Pablo_Totoras (Ecuador a tu alcance , 2013 )
“It’s Flora: Baccharis sp.chilcas, Eucalipts sp. Eucalipt, Brugmansia sp. Guanto. Its faun is one of the most diverse in the globe. Counts with a great variety of species such as: sparrow hawks, herons, Falcons, owls, Cyanocollis sp., Zenaida auriculata, Phecticus and many more.” (Gobierno Autonomo Descentralizado Municipal San Miguel de Ibarra, s.f.)
This lake is located near the low zone of the Imbabura Volcano. Having especial places for observation the natural viewpoints the Lechero and Mira Lago Viewpoint, located in the South Panamericana, 3 km before the Cajas control. The Gonzalo Suarez, San Pablo, San Rafael parishes and its communities lie at the coasts of this lake. There is a significant variety of flora for the region at the borders of the lake, such as: the chilca, eucaliptus, corn, chochos and habas.
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This lake is a great option for the adventure seekers. Since they will be able to perform different activities like: kayaking, swimming, boat rides, water ski and aquatic motorcycles.
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CHAPTER I OBJECTIVE GENERAL OBJECTIVES Perform Adventure Tourism in the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces, with the goal of making in a month, a new, innovating and different rout where you can enjoy every single option this type of tourism may offer, doing so by visiting several times the field in order to research properly.
SPECIFICAL OBJECTIVES 1. Create the conditions and touristic promotions to motivate the tourists to perform the adventure tourism in the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces.
2. Look for the best adventure activities for the extreme-lovers.
3. Encourage the visitors to choose the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces as adventure tourism exponents.
4. Stablish routes and accesses attractive to the visitors in order to encourage them to do adventure tourism in the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces.
5. Be able to show through the adventure tourism in the Pichincha and Imbabura Provinces, the potential and touristic reach that Ecuador possesses.
6. Achieve, through the adventure tourism activities, the contact between the visitors and the splendor and beauty of our nature.
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CHAPTER II METHODOLOGY
LABELING OF THE ATTRACTIVES OF THE OPERATION ZONE.
ROUTE OPTIONS
Once done the corresponding raffle, I was assigned the task to do the adventure tour in the Pichincha and Imbabura provinces. This tour will count on the presence of three Norwegian visitors. In order to do this correctly, it was necessary to develop three route options, and chose the most fitting for the present research. The goal is to develop an adventure tourism that the Norwegian visitors could be able to perform. For this, the differences between the Norwegian adventure tourism and Ecuador´s had to be taken into account. As a result, the following activities were found in Norway: whale-seeing, hiking, canoe navigation, and, kayaks. (Noruega Aventura, 2016). On the contrary, in Ecuador can be found the following: Canopy, Tubing, Rappel, Cycling, the Chocolate Tour, late-night walks, birding, rafting, etc. Once evaluated this differences, it was decided to create a route that would represent to these tourists new and exciting adventure options in Ecuador.
OPTION 1 QUITO – PIMAMPIRO – MINDO – QUITO In order to develop this route, is necessary to follow the next Schedule: Departure from Quito to the North, to have a 3 hours ride until reaching the city of Pimampiro. Here you can find exciting activities such as: Canopy and camitas, etc. This is a very comfortable place to stay the night. The next day, we would be heading to Mindo, to continue with the adventure activities offered there, like: Tubing, Cycling Chocolate Tour, a Tarabita ride, and others. Then, late in the afternoon, enjoy a delicious lunch and go back to Quito.
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SCHEDULE OPTIÓN 1
DAY Day One
ACTIVITY
Departure from Quito to Pimampiro Arrival to Pimampiro Lodging A walk in the surroundings. Lunch Canopy, adventure activity Head back to the hotel Dinner Day Two Departure from Pimampiro to Mindo Arrival to Mindo Tarabita Ride Waterfalls Sanctuary visit Return to Quito city.
(Look at the section of attachments)
OPTION 2 QUITO – PULULAHUA – CHOTA – QUITO In this route, we will get out of Quito with the Pululahua in mind. During the trip, we will make a stop to visit the Mitad Del Mundo city, where we will find the ethnographic museum. Here we will be able to observe the great diversity of cultures within the country. Next in our schedule, we will go to the Pululahua, where we will have a walk to visit the geobotanical reserve and admire the wonderful orchids that grow here. We will have an accommodation in this place. The next day, very early, we will head to the Chota, at the north of our country. Here we will perform the activity of
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rafting all along the Chota River. Then, we will have lunch and once finished this, we will star our going back to Quito.
SCHEDULE OPTION 2 DAY Day One
ACTIVITY
Departure from Quito to the Pululahua Visit to the Mitad del Mundo and ethnographic museum Visit to the geobotanical reserve of the Pululahua Walk at the surroundings ( horse-back riding available) Accommodation in a local hotel Dinner Day Two On first light, departure from the Pululahua to Chota Arrival to Chota Rafting activity in the Chota river Lunch Head back to Quito
(Look at the section of attachments) OPCIÓN 3 QUITO – MINDO – SAN PABLO LAKE - QUITO The chosen option is the number 3, due to its great variety of adventure activities, and to its best fitting characteristics to the visitor’s expectations. To reach this decision, it was necessary to visit Mindo and the San Pablo Lake three times a month, to be able to make a research of the hotels facilities and the different places to visit. This, with the goal of creating a route of different adventure attractives through camp visits. 11
Illustration 6 Quito to Mindo Route Map
http://www.hotelesmindo.com/transporte.php (Hoteles Mindo , 2016 ) Illustration 7 Quito to Ibarra Route Map
www.viajeros.com/diarios/ibarra/ruta-norte-quito-otavalo-ibarra (Viajeros, 2014)
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OPERATIVE SCHEDULE OPTIÓN 3
TIME
ESTIMATED ACTIVITY TIME OF DURATION
DAY ONE 6:00 a.m. -8:00a.m.
2 hours
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
30 minutes 30 minutes
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
30 minutes 2:30
12:00 a.m. – 13:30 p.m. 13:30 p.m. – 15:00 p.m. 15:00 p.m. - 16:30 p.m. 16:30 p.m. – 20:30 p.m. 20:30 p.m. – 20:45 p.m. 20: 45 p.m. – 21:30 p.m. 21:30 p.m.
1 hour 1:30 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes 45 minutes 15 minutes
DAY TWO 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
45 minutes 2 hours
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
1:30
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
15 minutes
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
30 minutes
12:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.
1 hour
13:00 p.m. – 13:15 p.m.
15 minutes
13:15 p.m.
1:30
(Look at the attachments section)
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Departure from Quito to Mindo Arrival to Mindo Arrival to the hotel and accommodation Breakfast Tarabita ride and waterfalls tour Return and lunch Bicycles tour Tubing Chocolate Tour Frogs concert Return and dinner Briefing about the next day´s activities Breakfast Departure from Mindo to Quito Departure from Quito to Imbabura Arrival to cabins in the Lake Boat ride in the San Pablo Lake Lunch and visit to the surroundings Briefing about departure Departure Imbabura-Quito
Adventure Tourism “What is the adventure tourism? According to the ministry of Tourism, is one of the three activities classified into the nature tourism, that can defined as: The journeys that have as a goal to have direct contact with nature and the cultural expressions the surround it, with and attitude of compromise to discover, respect, enjoy and participate in the conservation of the natural and cultural resources.” (Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo , 2014) Graphic 1
Earth
Adventure Tourism
Air
Horse-back riding, canyionism, caminata, cycling mountain, Hiking, escalada, rappel montañismo . Skydiving, Parapent flight, delta wing, ultralight Aerostatic glo. ,
Water
kayaks, fishing
Scuba diving Snorkeling
http://moodle2.unid.edu.mx/dts_cursos_mdl/lic/AET/TA/S01/TA01_Lectura.pdf (Universidad Interamericana para el desarrollo, 2016)
Generalities.
Pichincha Mindo 1. Natural attractive.When some visits Mindo, it may feel like a paradise. There are millions of different types of birds. One of its most representative ones are the partridge bird, fisher eagle, umbrella bird, sun bird, yumbo, toucan and many more It´s such the great variety, that to say there is not too many birds is lying. It has also a very wide amount of fertile land, where fermis, orchids, bromelias, lichens, mosses, musk and enormous trees, like drako´s blood, the teka and the bread fruit. Here in this wonderful region you can carry out different adventure sports such as: horse-back riding. Mountain cycling, tubing, river drops, etc.
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1.1 Mindo-Nambillo Reserve.The Mindo-Nambillo reserve is extraordinary. Its privileged location it´s only 100 km away from Quito. It is considered as one of the places with the biggest diversity of birds all over the world y the best place for its observation. Within this place, lie different types of ecosystems, making it easier to have a better look to butterflies, amphibians, insects and birds. Illustration 8 Mindo´s Toucan
http://www.terrabambu.com/english/aves.html (Terrabambu , 2011)
This wonderful and singular forest has an altitude between 1400 m and 1700 m. It is located spectacularly very close the Equatorial line, which explains why it has such a great variety of flora and fauna. Those who visit Mindo, realize that the long 2 hours ride to get there from Quito is worth it. Everything is rewarded b its immense forests, hot springs, besides the various adventure sports.
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1.2 Nambillo Waterfall.Mindo has clear waters and lots of waterfalls. To reach them, you will have to be ready for a 2 hours walk in order to see them all and reach its beginning point. In these waterfall, you will be able to swim, relax and enjoy yourself the spectacular water. Illustration 9 Nambillo waterfalls
http://www.lisagermany.com/world/santuario-de-cascadas-mindo/
(Germany, 2016)
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1.3 Mindo River.-
You cannot miss the Mindo River when you visit this place. It is surrounded by lots of forests all along. Here, you will be able to see an immense variety of orchids, birds, butterflies, amphibians, and reptiles. You will also be able to do rafting, tubing, and to swim in its clear waters. Illustration 10 Mindo River
https://www.tripadvisor.es/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g609138-d7237591-i161462703Tarabita_y_Santuario_de_Cascadas_Mindo-Mindo_Pichincha_Province.html
2016)
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(Trip Advisor ,
1.4 Orquideario
Without any doubt, we can say that our country has a great amount of orchid species. In total, we have 4.200 for over the 30.000 to 35.000 that are in the world. You will be able to admire this place, synonym of beauty, color and smell. Illustration 11 Orchids
http://www.guiacultural.com/turismo/ecuador/orquideas.htm (Guia Cultural, 2013)
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1.5 Mariposario.-
A place you must not forget is the Mariposario. Here, you will find a great variety of multicolored butterfly species. You will also be able to feed them. As a special fact, it is estimated that you can find over 40 species. Illustration 12 Butterflies
https://www.mariposasdemindo.com/ (Hosteria Mariposas de Mindo , 2016)
2 Mindo´s activities.2.1 Tarabita and Waterfalls Sanctuary.-
There are many activities that we can don in Mindo. One of them is the tarabita ride. It consists in entering a cabin at 500 m of height, over ravines, the treetops. Once at the other side, we can start the drops to the Waterfalls Sanctuary. This walk takes an approximated time of 2 hours until reaching the beginning point.
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Illustration 13 Tarabita Ride
http://tarabitamindo.blogspot.com/2008/12/tarabita-en-mindo.html (Tarabita, Mindo , 2008)
For this activity, you need a swimsuit, clothing and comfortable shoes for the walk. Illustration 14 Waterfalls Sanctuary
www.ecostravel.com/ecuador/ciudades-destinos/cascadas-mindo.php (Ecos Travel , 2016)
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2.2 Cycling in Mindo.-
In Mindo, you can do short rides in bicycle, through picturesque paths, that will take you to amazing places such as the Mariposario, the Mindo river, etc. It gives us a perfect opportunity to be with the locals and their costumes. Once in Mindo you can go to any tourism agency, rent bicycles and have a relaxing and interesting outing. There are different options to go depending on the adventure you are interested in. Illustration 15 Cycling in Mindo
http://www.gulliver.com.es/index.php/Ciclismo-de-Montana/Mindo-Nono-BicicletaTour.html (Gulliver, s.f.)
For this activity, you will need comfortable cloth and shoes, an adequate bicycle, a helmet, and the normal road-security implements. 2.3 Tubing.-
In the Mindo river, you can do carry out an adventure sport called Tubing. It consists on taking several blown up tubes and tie them with a rope. This creates a floating structure over which the visitors can go over the river. During this activity, the adrenaline reaches its tops, enjoying everything and admiring the crystal-clear waters.
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Illustration 16 Tubing in Mindo
https://www.tripadvisor.co/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g609138-d2662621-i67710879MindoXtrem_Birds-Mindo_Pichincha_Province.html (Trip Advisor , 2016)
If you want to do this activity, it´s necessary to have the following elements: buoys (correctly tied and in a perfect state), lifejackets, light clothes, and aquashoes 1. 2.4 Chocolate Tour.Another activity that can be done in Mindo s the Chocolate Tour. It is an amazing experience. You will watch the whole process, starting from the cacao collection until the producing of the chocolate bar. Illustration 17 Process to make chocolate
http://www.laislamindo.com/chocolate.php (La Isla Mindo, 2012)
In this gastronomic tour, you must fulfill the next requirements: a camera, light clothing and a wish to taste the local. 1
Zapatos usados a la hora de entrar al agua que protegen el pie
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2.5
Late-night walks.-
In the nights, with the adequate clothing, you can have a nice walk. During this activity, we will be able to see the amazing change the environment has and listen to the concert-like sound of frogs and insects. It is a magical and unforgettable moment to experience in the forest. Illustration 18 Walks
http://www.laislamindo.com/caminata.php (La Isla Mindo , 2012)
For this late night you need light clothes but long enough for them to be protective against mosquitoes and insects; lanterns and insects repellent.
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Imbabura San Pablo 1. Natural Attractive.-
Two hours of distance, but opposite to Pichincha, we will find the Imbabura province, another excellent touristic place for nationals and visitors equally. It is known as the lakes province. Here you will find the important San Pablo Lake, near the Imbabura Volcano. 1.1 San Pablo Lake.The San Pablo Lake is located only a few minutes away for the Otavalo Lake. It´s the biggest lake of the zone. Its measures are of 3, 5 x 2, 2 km, with a depth of 83 meters. Nearby, you can find several Indian communities. Fishing is very common in this kind of groups. Here you will also be able to do aquatic sports, like boat-rides or canoes. It such a great view, that it seems like a blessing to all those who visit it. Illustration 19 The San Pablo Lake
https://www.touribarra.gob.ec/esp/index.php/lago-san-pablo Municipal San Miguel de Ibarra, s.f.)
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(Gobierno Autonomo Descentralizado
2 Activities in San Pablo.-
In the San Pablo Lake, you can visit the Aquatic Park, where different activities are offered: boat-rides, kayak, horseback riding, and walks in the surroundings. Illustration 20 Boat tour in the San Pablo Lake
https://www.touribarra.gob.ec/esp/index.php/lago-san-pablo (Gobierno Autonomo Descentralizado Municipal San Miguel de Ibarra, s.f.)
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CONCLUSIONS
As a conclusion, we can say that this experience has been unique. The adventure was truly enjoyed in Mindo and the San Pablo Lake. In the first place mentioned, we were able to perform amazing activities such as: Tarabita ride, get to know the Waterfalls Sanctuary, make a ride in the surroundings with a bike, and experience first-hand the Mindo River. Also, learn the elaboration of the chocolate, beginning with the cocoa pick-up and ending with a delicious chocolate bar in hand. In order to end this first day, we went to the Mindo Lake where we heard the unbelievable Frogs Concert. These were not the only facts that made this trip unforgettable, but also the companion of the teachers Gustavo, Patricio y Solano. They performed a very important role giving pieces of advices and giving constructive critics. Once seeing the most we could within the time, we went to the Ibarra Province, where we immediately went to the Aquatic Park. Here, we hoped on a boat and went all over the waters of the San Pablo Lake. Here we experienced its majesty and were able to contemplate the Imbabura volcano in its full-extent. Finally, this tour named “Passport to Adventure” fulfilled the expectations, gifting us all with the most wonderful and unforgettable experience, by visiting these two amazing places and showing us the touristic-potential Ecuador is known all over the globe for.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. More touristic promotion to Mindo and the San Pablo Lake 2. Include more adventure activities in the zone. 3. Create more government investment in infrastructure in both attractions.
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ATTACHMENTS ROUTE OPTION 1 QUITO – PIMAMPIRO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Quito/Pimampiro/@0.1567877,78.4843266,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d78.4678382!2d-0.1806532!1m5!1m1!1s0x8e2a2706eab33a31:0xf98bd795bdc9dd!2m2!1d77.9410251!2d0.3907438 (Google Maps, 2016 )
PIMAMPIRO – MINDO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Pimampiro/Mindo/@0.1924239,78.6360646,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8e2a2706eab33a31:0xf98bd795bdc9dd!2m2!1d77.9410251!2d0.3907438!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d57c4699565207:0x7341c14f9b735b21!2m2!1d-78.775198!2d0.048717 (Google Maps, 2016)
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MINDO – QUITO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Mindo/Quito/@-0.0521756,78.7539907,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d57c4699565207:0x7341c14f9b735b21!2m2!1d78.775198!2d-0.048717!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d-78.4678382!2d0.1806532 (Google Maps, 2016)
ROUTE OPTION 2 QUITO – PULULAHUA
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Quito/Pululahua/@-0.0901709,78.5480542,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d78.4678382!2d-0.1806532!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d588209b677a05:0x918ac6e99a811d66!2m2!1d78.4494416!2d0.000047 (Google Maps, 2016)
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PULULAHUA – CHOTA
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Pululahua/Chota,+Quito/@-0.1237126,78.5522188,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d588209b677a05:0x918ac6e99a811d66!2m2!1d78.4494416!2d0.000047!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d599a2837b7661:0x9952f7d4ab8a5a92!2m2!1d-78.5114194!2d0.2388413 (Google Maps, 2016)
CHOTA – QUITO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Chota,+Quito/Quito/@-0.2077968,78.5291511,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d599a2837b7661:0x9952f7d4ab8a5a92!2m2!1d78.5114194!2d-0.2388413!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d-78.4678382!2d0.1806532 (Google Maps, 2016)
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ROUTE OPTION 3 QUITO – MINDO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Quito/Mindo/@-0.0517455,78.7539425,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d78.4678382!2d-0.1806532!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d57c4699565207:0x7341c14f9b735b21!2m2!1d-78.775198!2d0.048717 (Google Maps, 2016 )
MINDO – SAN PABLO LAKE
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Mindo/Lago+San+Pablo/@0.0511106,78.6206724,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d57c4699565207:0x7341c14f9b735b21!2m2!1d78.775198!2d-0.048717!1m5!1m1!1s0x8e2a13ed04b71095:0xab2d81bc91a27016!2m2!1d78.219132!2d0.2059669 (Google Maps, 2016 )
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SAN PABLO LAKE – QUITO
https://www.google.com.ec/maps/dir/Lago+San+Pablo/Quito/@0.0150887,78.4697728,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8e2a13ed04b71095:0xab2d81bc91a27016!2m2!1d78.219132!2d0.2059669!1m5!1m1!1s0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572!2m2!1d-78.4678382!2d0.1806532 (Google Maps, 2016)
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SCHEDULE OPTION 1
DAY Day One
ACTIVITY
Departure from Quito to Pimampiro Arrival to Pimampiro Lodging A walk in the surroundings. Lunch Canopy, adventure activity Head back to the hotel Dinner Day Two Departure from Pimampiro to Mindo Arrival to Mindo Tarabita Ride Waterfalls Sanctuary visit Return to Quito city.
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SCHEDULE OPTION 2
DAY Day One
ACTIVITY
Departure from Quito to the Pululahua Visit to the Mitad del Mundo and ethnographic museum Visit to the geobotanical reserve of the Pululahua Walk at the surroundings ( horse-back riding available) Accommodation in a local hotel Dinner Day Two On first light, departure from the Pululahua to Chota Arrival to Chota Rafting activity in the Chota river Lunch Head back to Quito
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SCHEDULE OPTION 3
TIME
ESTIMATED ACTIVITY TIME OF DURATION
DAY ONE 6:00 a.m. -8:00a.m.
2 hours
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
30 minutes 30 minutes
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
30 minutes 2:30
12:00 a.m. – 13:30 p.m. 13:30 p.m. – 15:00 p.m. 15:00 p.m. - 16:30 p.m. 16:30 p.m. – 20:30 p.m. 20:30 p.m. – 20:45 p.m. 20: 45 p.m. – 21:30 p.m. 21:30 p.m.
1 hour 1:30 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes 45 minutes 15 minutes
DAY TWO 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
45 minutes 2 hours
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
1:30
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
15 minutes
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
30 minutes
12:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.
1 hour
13:00 p.m. – 13:15 p.m.
15 minutes
13:15 p.m.
1:30
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Departure from Quito to Mindo Arrival to Mindo Arrival to the hotel and accommodation Breakfast Tarabita ride and waterfalls tour Return and lunch Bicycles tour Tubing Chocolate Tour Frogs concert Return and dinner Briefing about the next day´s activities Breakfast Departure from Mindo to Quito Departure from Quito to Imbabura Arrival to cabins in the Lake Boat ride in the San Pablo Lake Lunch and visit to the surroundings Briefing about departure Departure Imbabura-Quito
FOTO 1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO
FOTO 2 UDET
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FOTO 3 MINDO’S TOWN
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 4 MINDO’S CHURCH
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FOTO 5 MINDO’S RESTAURANT
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FOTO 6 MINDO’S RIVER
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FOTO 7 MINDO’S TARABITA HOUSE
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 8 MINDO’S TARABITA
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FOTO 9 MINDO’S TARABITA
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 10 MINDO’S WATERFALL TRAIL
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FOTO 11 MINDO’S WATERFALL
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 12 MINDO’S TRAIL
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FOTO 13 MINDO’S BRIDGE
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 14 MINDO’S BRIDGE
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FOTO 15 MINDO’S WATERFALL
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 16 MINDO’S TRAIL
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FOTO 17 MINDO’S WATERFALL
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 18 MINDO’S WATERFALL
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FOTO 19 MINDO’S TOWN
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 20 MINDO’S CYCLE TRAIL
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FOTO 21 MINDO’S RIVER (TUBING)
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 22 MINDO’S RIVER (TUBING)
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FOTO 23 MINDO’S RIVER (TUBING)
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 24 MINDO’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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FOTO 25 MINDO’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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FOTO 27 MINDO’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 28 MINDO’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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FOTO 29 MINDO LAGO
PHOTOGRAPHER: CARLOS CASTRO FOTO 30 PINE CABINS HOTEL
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FOTO 31 SAN PABLO´S LAKE
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FOTO 33 SAN PABLO´S LAKE
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