About Tinalandia Nature Reserve
Tinalandia has a rich and epic history, which in modern times has seen Tinalandia play the role of visionary in land management and tourism as one of the first ecotourism projects in South America.
But it is the natural history of Tinalandia that has made it famous around the world. Numerous biologists, writers and nature enthusiasts have visited us over the years, and have raved about the natural wonders of the reserve - its bird life being the most famed.
Tinalandia Nature Reserve spans about 200 acres, the majority of which is primary rainforest, with an adjacent reserve of 600 acres. Located at an elevation of approximately 2,000 feet, its tropical climate is gorgeous year-round and hosts incredible biodiversity.
In 1998, we purchased an additional 16 Hectares (about 40 acres) to increase the size of the protected forest. Plans are constantly in development to raise funds to purchase more virgin forest and to continue protecting the surrounding area from deforestation. Your stay at Tinalandia is a contribution that enables us to continue protecting our forest and expanding it at a time in history when our natural treasures are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Location
To reach Tinalandia Hotel from Quito by car, drive south along the Pan American Highway for roughly 40 km to Aloag. Here, turn west towards Sto. Domingo del los Colorados. After about 70km of this road you will see a stone marker opposite the hotel´s entrance. From here, drive into the Tinalandia reserve and enjoy all it has to offer. (If you pass a military installation on the left, you´ve gone several kilometers too far.)
By bus you will need to go to Terminal Terreste Cumanda in the south of Quito and catch a bus to Santo Domingo en route to Guayaquil. Several companies travel this route such as Cooperativa de Transportes Zaracay. Currently the average fare for the journey is USD $3.00.
Upon request, Tinalandia can arrange transport from Quito for those that have confirmed reservations.
Hacienda Tinalandia:
tele/fax: (593-2) 2449-028
cells: 099467741 / 099494727
Urbanizacion El Bosque 2da. Etapa Av. del Parque
Calle 3era. Lote 98 #43-78
Quito, Ecuador