Country: Ecuador

Coca Napo River Docks

The river docks at Puerto Francisco de Orellana (El Coca), departure point for motorized pirogue journeys down the Napo River toward Yasuní.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Ecuador's main international gateway, serving Quito from the Tababela plateau at about 2,400 m.

Pedro Vicente Maldonado

Pedro Vicente Maldonado is a small northwestern Pichincha town on the road between Mindo and the lowland Chocó, surrounded by humid foothill forest and private reserves. Source: Ecuador_du-choco-au-yasuni.md (birding-experience.com capture 2026-07-29); faithful recreation for Remote Expeditions.

Tababela

Tababela parish sits in the inter-Andean valley just east of Quito, near Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The valley's dry, garden-rich surroundings give arriving travellers a gentle first taste of Ecuador's birdlife at around 2,500 m. Source: Ecuador_du-choco-au-yasuni.md (birding-experience.com capture 2026-07-29); faithful recreation for Remote Expeditions.

Galápagos Land-Based Bird & Wildlife Photography Expedition

Eight days of guided wildlife and photography across San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz, with yacht excursions, volcano hikes, and snorkeling in the Galápagos.

Amarun Pakcha Lodging & Nature Tours

Arena Blanca Reserve

A serene coastal sanctuary in El Oro, Manabí, Arena Blanca Reserve dazzles with pristine white-sand beaches, rich mangrove forests, and abundant birdlife, perfect for eco-tourism.

Reserva Utuana

Yachana Lodge