Yacuambi - Zamora Chinchipe - Ecuador

Its capital, May 28 is rich in history, culture, progress that is characterized by the simplicity of its inhabitants, whose ideals are the constant and constant struggle of all their children, who have done a very important job in the development and improvement in their quality of life based on the areas of Health, Education, Roads, Socio Cultural aspects and Environment

This implies efforts, a more efficient use and combination of administrative, institutional, legal, economic and political factors, and transparency, credibility of attitudes and equity actions is also essential.

It is a prosperous, agricultural and livestock canton par excellence, known as the ethnoecological paradise of Ecuador.

Yacuambi Weather

It has a warm humid climate. Minimum temperature of 10 ° C, average 22 ° C and maximum of 33 ° C.

Yacuambi flora

Romerillo, cascarilla, aguacatillo, myrtle, elderberry, cedar, pumamaqui, tree fern, lichen, moss, bromeliads, orchids, lianas, among others.

Yacuambi fauna

Spectacled bear, danta, American lion, deer, padú, opossum, marsupial mouse, polynivorous bat, Andean toucan, peña cock, tangaras, white-necked parrot, among others.

Yacuambi parties and events calendar

- Cantonization Parties - January 8. - With a lot of color the gallant contest of the election and coronation of the Queen and her court of honor is given place, these festivities are carried out with the participation of all the institutions and communities to give greater enhancement to it, a program is fulfilled which begins with the proclamation of the festivities and ends with the great dance of integration.
- Party in honor of San José, Patron of the canton - March 19.

Yacuambi meals

Bananas with cheese: To prepare this dish, cut the bananas lengthwise and fry carefully so that they do not split. The cheese is grated and made over the slice to form a layer. Bake for a while until golden brown.

Fried with mote: It is prepared with chopped pork rib and seasoned, it is fried with pieces of sour orange It is accompanied by yucca or mote, potato tortilla, fried (whole) banana, tanned tomato and onion, also eaten with prepared chili pepper

The exquisite begonia: whose flowers after boiling give the characteristic red color and the peculiar aroma of chicha de jora (fermented corn).

Tourist Places of Yacuambi

Yacuambi Valley

The Yacuambi Valley, presents a unique feature with great natural color that lies in its scenic beauty, in its delimiting mountain ranges, with native forests. The river that bathes the valley has Edenic landscapes and is suitable for navigation and rafting and has places that can be used as natural spas.

In the upper part of the valley sits the capital city, May 28, distant 69 km from the city of Zamora. It is composed of an ethnic majority of Saraguro nationality with their own customs and traditions.

Climate Yacuambi Valley

It has a warm humid climate. Minimum temperature of 10 ºC, average 22 ºC and the maximum of 33 ºC.

Biodiversity Yacuambi Valley

Among the representative flora of this waterfall we can mention the following: Tree fern, Cyathea giganta, Heliconias, Heliconia sp, Camacho, Xanthasoma Jacquimi, Guarumos, Cecropia embranaceae, Lauraceae, Moraceae, Ericaceae.

Regarding wildlife, we can mention the following: Febe guardians, Sayornis Nigrican, Dominico, Peña Rooster, Marsupial Mouse, Rupicola peruviana.

Attractive
• The Yacuambi Valley is divided into two paths such as: the Yacuambi Tutupali Trail and the Tutupali Shingata Trail.
    
• Yacuambi Tutupali Trail: It includes a journey of several hours that allows you to admire a large number of birds in a natural context that borders pastures and orchards that have some difference in relation to the ethnic group that cultivates them.

From the right bank of the Tutupali River you can see archaeological remains located on the opposite bank.

• The Santa Cleotilde Waterfall is entered by the Yacuambi tutupali path, which is formed by several waterfalls, the last of 150 meters that falls forming trails on a lagoon. The steam generated by the waterfall produces a special show and the sound of it is heard several kilometers around depending on the direction and speed of the wind

• Tutupali Shingata Trail: It is a trail for adventure lovers that allows them to admire Edenic landscapes suitable for photography and to know the area of ​​greatest biological diversity in the world. In it we find a unique climatic variety. In the path of the former miners and / or settlers, of the waterfalls, of the quartz, of the mist; In general, of adventure.

• The Yacuchingari River, with a large flow, enters a natural tunnel, and after a long journey, it turns into a waterfall over 50 m high, called the Yacuchingari (Water that is lost).

Waterfall Bridal Veil in Yacuambi

From the place of access to where it is formed, there are flora and fauna of the place, which when observed by the tourist is amazed by that beautiful spectacle of nature.

This place is recommended for all people who love nature and it is here where you can climb the waterfall with climbing and descending equipment.

Its spectacular beauty of this paradisiacal place invites all those who love nature to visit.

Location Waterfall Velo de Novia in Yacuambi

The Velo de Novia waterfall is located 14 kilometers from the city of Zamora.

Climate Cascada Velo de Novia in Yacuambi

It has a warm humid climate. Minimum temperature of 10 ºC, average 22 ºC and the maximum of 33 ºC

Flora Waterfall Wedding Veil in Yacuambi

In this lagoon it provides the vegetation cover, characterized by lichens, mosses, bromeliads, orchids, lianas, herbs, shrubs and trees. There are endemic and native plants, an infinite number of uses are given by the surrounding local people, the following stand out: Romerillo, Cascarilla, Aguacatillo, Arrayán, Elderberry, Cedar, Pumamaqui, Tree fern.

Fauna Waterfall Wedding Veil in Yacuambi

Mammals surprise in a journey through this territory marked by adventure, the visitor will find a varied group of butterflies, without worrying about insects, amphibians, reptiles, which are in abundance and at dawn the trill of birds make the charm and the magic of the forest; The spectacled bear stand out, Danta, American Lion, Deer, Padú, Zarigueya, Marsupial Mouse, Polinivoro Bat, Andean Toucan, Peña Gallito, Tangaras, White Neck Parrot

Santa Cleotilde Waterfall in Yacuambi

It is a waterfall that forms several waterfalls, which as a whole has a difference of 400 meters. The last jump is more or less than 150 meters that falls forming trails on a lagoon. The steam generated by the waterfall produces a special show and the sound of it is heard several kilometers around depending on the direction and speed of the wind.

It is an imposing waterfall, it is currently difficult to reach it since there are secondary forests and primary forest that surrounds it without an established path and the route proposed by the guide which is the river is very dangerous due to the amount of rocks and permanent rains, but to know the importance of the resource, just observe them from a distance.

You can get acémilas in Yacuambi and return the same day, but it is better to spend the night in the place.

Location Santa Cleotilde Waterfall in Yacuambi

It is located in Tutupali Parish, in the community of Santa Rosa.

Santa Cleotilde Waterfall Extension in Yacuambi

It is a waterfall that forms several jumps that together have a difference of 400 meters

Climate Cascada de Santa Cleotilde in Yacuambi

It has a warm humid climate. Minimum temperature of 10 ºC, average 22 ºC and the maximum of 33 ºC

Flora Waterfall of Santa Cleotilde in Yacuambi

Among the representative flora of this waterfall we can mention the following: Tree fern, Cyathea giganta, Heliconias, Heliconia sp, Camacho, Xanthasoma Jacquimi, Guarumos, Cecropia embranaceae, Lauraceae, Moraceae, Ericaceae.

The vegetation immediately after the fall is small in which lichen moss and fern predominate, the primary forest is immediately present (observed by long viewers).
    

Fauna Waterfall of Santa Cleotilde in Yacuambi

Regarding wildlife, we can mention the following: Febe guardians, Sayornis Nigrican, Dominico, Gallo de Peña, Rupicola peruviana.

As for birds, the guides were consulted and in turn they are common in the rivers of the region.

Attractions Santa Cleotilde Waterfall in Yacuambi

• Santa Clotilde Waterfall and Florida: There are two important waterfalls the first one is located in the Tutupali Parish, in the community of Santa Rosa and the second one is located in the Community of Florida, belonging to the Parroquia 28 de Mayo.

Among the activities that can be done are: hiking, horseback riding, camping, rappelling, observation of flora and fauna, photography, among others.

Lagoons of the Condorcillo in Yacuambi

They are admired and appreciated for their charm, for lovers of nature, camping and the outdoors, it is an ideal place to enjoy its natural landscapes, offer the opportunity to do sport fishing, walks on its banks or by boat, photography and camping.

When climbing to Condorcillo, at 3,805 meters above sea level. You will be amazed to see dozens of lagoons and a wonderful landscape.
This attraction has a mountain landscape, its morphology is wavy, covered with original and lush vegetation.

In the summer the radiant sun allows you to admire the landscape, in which you can see a beautiful plain that makes up the lagoon.

Location Condorcillo Lagoons in Yacuambi

The Concordillo lagoon is located a few steps from the Yacuambi canton.

Climate Condorcillo Lagoons in Yacuambi

It has a warm humid climate. Minimum temperature of 10 ºC, average 22 ºC and the maximum of 33 ºC.

Flora Lagoons of the Condorcillo in Yacuambi

Among the representative flora of this waterfall we can mention the following: Tree fern, Cyathea giganta, Heliconias, Heliconia sp, Camacho, Xanthasoma Jacquimi, Guarumos, Cecropia embranaceae, Lauraceae, Moraceae, Ericaceae.

Lagoons of the Condorcillo in Yacuambi

Regarding wildlife we ​​can mention the following: Febe guardians, Sayornis Nigrican, Dominicans, Peña Rooster, Deer, Spectacled Bear, Danta, American Lion, Deer, Padú, Zarigueya, Polinivoro Bat, Andean Toucan, Tangaras, Parrot Neck White, Butterflies, without worrying about insects, ambives, reptiles, which are found in abundance and at dawn the trill of birds make the charm and magic of the Lagoon.