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Los Cedros Protective Forest: biodiversity and cloud forest in northern Ecuador
Located in the Andean Chocó region, the Los Cedros Protective Forest is one of Ecuador’s most important biodiversity refuges. Its cloud forests host orchids, amphibians, endangered mammals, butterflies, and an impressive number of bird species.
It is home to animals such as the spider monkey, spectacled bear, ocelot, and unique plant species found nowhere else in the world. The forest is recognized internationally for its ecological importance and for community-led conservation efforts.
Visitors can hike through mist-covered trails, explore rivers and waterfalls, and enjoy birdwatching in one of the most pristine ecosystems in the country. Los Cedros is an ideal destination for nature lovers, researchers and ecotourists looking to experience Ecuador’s cloud forest at its best.