:: Activities ::

At Santa Lucía you can...

Enjoy fantastic birding with over 394 local species. Climb our 12 metre bird observation tower. (click on Birding)

Hike through the cloud forest with knowledgeable local guides and take a dip in the mountain pools and waterfalls. (click on Hiking for information about our trails or on Four Day Hiking Tour or Six Day Hiking Tour).

See a lek of the Andean Cock of the Rock (a bird mating ritual)

Go on a guided evening walk to experience the night time sights and sounds of the forest.

Visit our tree nursery, learn about our reforestation project and participate in our conservation monitoring projects (click on Projects).

Learn about sustainable agroforestry: we grow bananas, coffee and sugar cane.

Visit the town of Nanegal to explore the charms of a typical pueblo.

Visit a local finca, find out about sub-tropical farming and get a glimpse into rural Ecuadorian life.

Find out about our pre-Inca history and visit local archaeological sites.

Visit the Colibris, a local women's artisan collective.

Join in a game of ecauvolley or soccer.

Or simply relax in the hammocks, watch the hummingbirds and enjoy the views.

You can arrange the activities you choose day by day (click on Sample Itinerary) or you can book a pre-designed Tour.

(Some activities, for logistical reasons, require participation in a package).