Tag: AndesChoco

Snake, Mashpi Lodge
A vibrant Rufous-throated Tanager perched on a branch, indicative of the biodiverse Mashpi Lodge region.
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Dawn at the Rainforest
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Christopher Klassen

The Differences Between Cloud Forests and Rainforests

Hidden within the pristine Choco Bioregion of Ecuador and just a short drive away from the capital city of Quito, Mashpi Lodge is not just a luxurious retreat but a portal into a world teeming with life and wonder. Perched right on the intersection of two of the planet’s most fascinating ecosystems—the ethereal cloud forests and the vibrant rainforests—it provides an extraordinary opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in one of nature’s most revealing contrasts.

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Research and Biology in Mashpi Lodge
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Diana Troya

Research & Biology News in Mashpi

In our mid-year newsletter, we bring you exciting news about the conservation of Magnolias and our work with our neighboring communities. Additionally, there’s important news about macrofungi’s diversity in our reserve and finally, our brand-new classroom/workspace at Mashpi Lodge.

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Aerial view of the lush, undulating hills of the Andean Chocó in Ecuador, bathed in golden light at sunset.
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Christopher Klassen

The Choco and the Pacific

The Choco, a bio-region and important diversity hotbed for the planet is part of a game between the mountains and the sea.

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