Rio Negro Sopladora National Park

Rio Negro Sopladora National Park is one of 14 national parks in Ecuador. It covers 659 km² (65,859 ha) — about 84% of the size of New York City, making it the #10 largest national park in Ecuador (1.9% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2018, 8 years ago — the first national parks in Ecuador date back to 1959. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Rio Negro Sopladora National Park

The closest airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), about 52 km away — around 1 h 7 min by car; alternatively Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS, 67 km). Other national parks within reach include Siete Iglesias Municipal Ecological Conservation Area (160 km²), El Cajas National Park (288 km²), Ichigkat muja – Cordillera del Condor National Park (885 km²) and Sangay National Park (2,719 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.