Colonso-Chalupas
Ecuador, Napo
Colonso-Chalupas
LocationEcuador, Napo
RegionNapo
TypeBiological Reserve
Coordinates-0.8500°, -77.8500°
Established2014
Area932.46
Nearest CityTena (20 km)
About Colonso-Chalupas
Colonso-Chalupas Biological Reserve protects 93,246 hectares of cloud forest and Amazonian lowland ecosystems along the eastern Andean foothills in Napo province. The reserve spans altitudes from 560 to 4,432 meters, encompassing six distinct ecosystem types from cold Andean peaks to humid Amazon forests. It protects the watersheds of the Colonso, Tena, Inchillaqui, and Shiti rivers and serves as a living laboratory for Ikiam University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colonso-Chalupas located?
Colonso-Chalupas is located in Napo, Ecuador at coordinates -0.85, -77.85.
How do I get to Colonso-Chalupas?
To get to Colonso-Chalupas, the nearest city is Tena (20 km).
How large is Colonso-Chalupas?
Colonso-Chalupas covers approximately 932.46 square kilometers (360 square miles).
When was Colonso-Chalupas established?
Colonso-Chalupas was established in 2014.