Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve

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Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve is located a little over 60 miles from Quito, Ecuador. The park encompasses an area of 914,270 acres (3,700 km²).

Contents 1 Fauna 2 Flora 3 Attractions and other 4 See also

[edit] Fauna

Large birds such as the condor and hawk are commonplace in the skies above the reserve. Wolves, foxes, and deer make up some of the larger animals of the reserve. Rabbits and armadillos are the smaller fauna.

[edit] Flora

Primary forests are the main base for trees and plants, which means the forest is not as diverse as the rainforest in the neighboring Amazon. Paramo grass, ferns, and lycopodium are the most common plants and ground cover.

[edit] Attractions and other

The Cayambe volcano is a snow topped volcano and a favorite of mountain climbers.

[edit] See also

List of national parks in Ecuador