Location : 40 minutes from Loja.
Altitude : Ranges from 2.952 ft (900m) to 11.808 ft (3,600 m )
Weather : Ranges from 6 to 22 degree Celsius.
Area : 145 000 hectares
Creation date : 1982
Accessibility : From Loja or Vilcabamba, the park is easily accessible by road.
Description of Podocarpus Park
Located 30 kilometres to the south of Loja, the Podocarpus National Park is a protected area where the largest reserve of romerillos is located, which is the only conifer from Ecuador. The park is made up of more than 100 lagoons!
The Podocarpus National Park is a privileged place where one can observe more than 560 species of birds, or 6% of the species worldwide and 40% of the species of Ecuador. It is one of the world’s most popular birding sites for bird lovers.
In order to make the most of the colours and the pleasant weather, it is recommended that you make the visit between September and December. Aside from this period, the local microclimate is less warm, which makes visits and walks more difficult.
Activities in the Podocarpus Park
Trekking and hiking:
Multiple hikes and trek that range from 1 hour to 4 days of walking.
Other activities :
Horseback riding