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    El Vallecito

    Safari Lodge · COTOPAXIPUNGO, Ecuador

    PlnrScore 33
    Best time
    Jul–Sep

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    El Vallecito offers an unparalleled camping experience in Ecuador's dramatic Central Andes. Nestled within

    Why stay at El Vallecito

    • 27 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    camp

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,556

    Species

    27

    Mammals

    198

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Andean Condor398 sightings
    • Carunculated Caracara387 sightings
    • Sparkling Violetear349 sightings

    Best time to stay at El Vallecito

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Fair10°C163mm
    Feb
    Fair11°C211mm
    Mar
    Fair10°C295mm
    Apr
    Fair10°C362mm
    May
    Fair11°C286mm
    Jun
    Fair10°C172mm
    Jul
    Good11°C97mm
    Aug
    Good11°C78mm
    Sep
    Good11°C82mm
    Oct
    Fair10°C213mm
    Nov
    Fair10°C182mm
    Dec
    Fair10°C220mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Tambillo Airport (EC-0052)

    13 km from the park

    International airport

    Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

    39 km from the park

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