Flujo
de
Lava
de
Antisanilla
(The
Antisanilla
Lava
Flow)
Antisanilla
is
a
lava
flow
which
erupted,
not
from
the
crater
of
Antisana
as
one
would
expect,
but
from
the
earth
itself.
The
lava
hardened
to
create
unique
and
peculiar-looking
wave-like
formations
in
the
earth,
which
are
worth
taking
the
time
to
admire.
Near
to
the
River
Isco,
where
the
lava
flow
also
reached,
lie
the
dark-green
Secas
lakes,
which
have
an
excellent
reputation
for
fishing.
Barrancos
del
Isco
Until
recently
a
series
of
walls
existed
here
made
from
rocks,
which
provided
the
Andean
condors
with
a
place
to
build
nests
and
lay
eggs.
Nowadays,
however,
this
species
is
rarely
seen
here.
Nevertheless,
the
striking
chiquiragua
forests,
where
it
is
possible
to
observe
the
stunningly
exceptional
Ecuadorian
colibri
or
humming
bird,
also
constitute
a
popular
tourist
attraction
in
the
area.
Laguna
Muerte
Pungu
(Lake
Muerte
Pungu)
The
lake
is
situated
in
the
dip
of
the
elevation
of
the
same
name;
whose
highest
peak
is
El
Predicador.
Like
the
majority
of
lakes
in
this
area,
it
is
excellent
for
fishing.
Access
to
the
lake,
which
is
possible
by
car,
is
via
the
village
of
Santa
Rosa
close
to
Pintag.
Laguna
Santa
Lucia
or
Mauca
Machay
This
is
also
an
excellent
site
for
fishing
and
camping.
The
surrounding
landscape
is
one
of
beauty,
as
can
be
expected
at
altitude.
The
lake
can
be
reached
by
taking
a
branch
road
just
off
from
the
main
road.
El
Tambo
The
main
attractions
in
this
area
are
the
beautiful
waterfalls
and
cloud
forest-covered
ravines,
which
extend
almost
the
entire
route
to
the
communities
of
Cosaga
and
Baeza.
However,
the
main
attraction
for
visitors
to
the
area
is
the
abundance
of
natural
hot
springs,
which
are
said
to
have
healing
properties.
Private
tourist
infrastructure
has
been
implemented
here
first
and
foremost
to
exploit
this
natural
resource.
There
is
also
a
trail,
popular
amongst
trekkers
and
thrill
seekers,
which,
after
a
strenuous
and
exhausting
hike,
leads
to
the
Cotopaxi
National
Park
.
Laguna
Micacocha
and
Volcano
Antisana
As
the
biggest
lake
in
the
region,
Micacocha
extends
right
the
way
to
the
foot
of
the
volcano,
which
practically
rises
from
the
jungle,
providing
the
visitor
with
an
absolutely
unforgettable
view.
It’s
quite
amazing
just
how
many
surrounding
sites
there
are
in
which
past
volcanic
activity
is
evident
in
the
form
of
lava
flows.
Such
volcanic
activity
shaped
the
landscape
and
formed
the
majority
of
lakes
that
exist
here,
including
Lake
de
la
Mica
itself.
Cordillera
de
Guacamayos
This
particular
section
of
the
Andes
backbone,
together
with
the
lower
areas
of
the
Cayambe-Coca
Ecological
Reserve
and
the
Napo-Galeras
National
Park
,
comprise
an
extremely
rich
and
important
biological
corridor
extending
over
the
eastern
peaks
of
the
Andes
backbone.
Cuevas
de
Jumandi
(Jumandi
Caves)
This
tourist
site
is
known
for
the
private
recreational
facilities
that
have
been
installed
here.
Located
in
dense
forest,
which
is
gradually
converting
itself
into
jungle,
the
visitor
has
the
opportunity
to
observe
nature
in
its
purest
form.
Bosque
Protector
Sierra
Azul
Characterised
by
the
biodiversity
typical
of
the
area,
this
forest
is
maintained
by
private
interests.
Ecotourism
projects
and
various
conservational
activities
are
being
realised
in
the
area.
It
is
recommended
to
plan
your
visit
in
advance
in
Quito
.
Last
Updated
13th
July
2006
