Welcome to

SANTA LUCÍA

Ecuadorian Cloud Forest Reserve

Student Program

Eco Tours

Our reserve cover an area of 730 ha: 80% of it is primary forest

The guests can taste the local cuisine, rooted in the Ecuadorian tradition

There are more than 400 species of birds, and more than 300 orchids

We are located in one of the most biodiverse regions: the Choco Andino

The wide variety of hiking trails in the alpine region are inspiring

We choose to use renewable electricity to protect our environment

Enjoy a refreshing swim in rivers and waterfalls

Student programs

Agreements with Universities

Santa Lucia has agreements with National and International Universities, who visit us to study Biology, Ecology or simply to learn more about the local culture.

Taking classes on site

National and International professors teaching Biology classes to students

Making practices

Students can make internships to discover more about the local flora and fauna.

Getting results

Students share the results obtained in their research.

Exchange

With its unique location in the cloud forest, Santa Lucía has always been a hotspot for scientists and students.

Be part of our exchange program as a student or as a volunteer!

STUDENT'S GROUP

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Research

On our reserve, we have been working for many years in several scientific projects.

Check out all our works.

Scientific Research

Bird monitoring