Protecting the Guardians of the Andes
Safeguarding Ecuador´s Wildlife Through Education and Conservation
Tambo Cóndor, in partnership with the Sembrando Esperanza Foundation, invites you to take part in "Protecting the Guardians of the Andes" ", a transformative campaign to preserve two of Ecuador’s most iconic species: the Andean Condor and the Spectacled Bear. Over the next six months, we aim to raise $50,000 to build an Interpretive Center and Guided Trail at Tambo Cóndor, dedicated to educating visitors and protecting the delicate Andean ecosystem.
Every contribution supports a project that goes beyond conservation. It fosters education, inspires sustainable practices, and ensures a brighter future for these majestic creatures. This initiative will teach visitors—especially Ecuadorian children—the importance of preserving these "umbrella species," which play a critical role in maintaining the health of Andean biodiversity.
Why does your support matter?
The Andean Condor and the Spectacled Bear are threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and other human activities. This center will protect existing populations by educating local communities, providing sustainable employment, and promoting environmental stewardship among thousands of visitors.
We are starting this campaign with a small goal, to raise $10,000 by the Day of the Andean Spectacled Bear, February 21, 2025. .
Our long term goal goal is to raise the entire amount needed to build the center by July 7, 2024 , the International Day of the Andean Condor.
Together, we can make this vision a reality.
Thanks in advance for your support!
parroquia Pintag
Tambo Cóndor
On the way to Antisana volcano
Tambo Condor, a family business located in the heart of Pintag, emerges as a beacon of sustainable ecotourism, particularly oriented to the fascinating world of bird-watching. This project, rooted in a deep respect and appreciation for nature, goes beyond being just a tourist destination. Strategically located between the lagoon and Dry the hill Yeguapamba, not only provides you a sanctuary to the local biodiversity, but it also stands as a potential green bridge, being able to establish an ecological corridor that links both forests, thus contributing to the preservation of critical habitats for various species.
The creation of this corridor would facilitate the movement of fauna between these two ecosystems, and could also serve as a showcase live, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the andean ecosystems.
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- Creation of ecological corridors that reduce the fragmentation of natural areas.
- Promoting the migration and dispersal of wild fauna and flora.
- Protection of the National Park Antisana, a vital source of water for Quito.
Surface: 1.1 ha (intended for the ecological corridor). Discussions are underway to expand the area of reforestation with other owners.
Location and Altitude: 0° 27' 29" S, 78° 19' 24" W, with a height of 3,510 metres, in the province of Pichincha.
Flora and fauna
The National Park Antisana, rich in biodiversity, is home to an astounding variety of flora and fauna, including species such as Alder, Laurel wax, Pumamaqui, Quishuar, Brags, Piquil, myrtle, guanto, Achupalla, among others, which are fundamental for the balance of the local ecosystem, providing shelter as food to the animal life present.
With a rich biological diversity, the National Park Antisana houses 418 species of birds, 73 of mammals and 61 of amphibians and reptiles, constituting a true paradise for biologists and nature lovers. Among these, the majestic andean condor and the enigmatic bear eyeglasses stand out not only for its imposing presence, but also for its status of "Vulnerable" in the IUCN Red List.
Threats
The andean condor and the spectacled bear, two of the most emblematic species of the andean region, currently face an uncertain future and precarious due to the steady decline and disturbing their natural habitats. Deforestation, land-use change for agricultural activities and urban development, along with illegal hunting, are putting these magnificent creatures in a trajectory dangerously accelerated towards the risk of extinction. It is vital to act now, and with determination, to avoid that these species, which play crucial roles in their ecosystems, they reach a critical state of extinction.
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