Chimborazo Fauna Reserve

The Chimborazo Fauna Reserve protects the fragile high-altitude ecosystems surrounding Chimborazo Volcano. The reserve is especially known for its population of vicuñas, a native Andean camelid adapted to extreme mountain conditions. In addition to vicuñas, the reserve supports a range of highland wildlife and plant species that thrive in cold temperatures and thin air. Open grasslands and volcanic plains define the landscape. For travelers, the Chimborazo Fauna Reserve offers a rare opportunity to observe Andean wildlife while experiencing Ecuador’s dramatic highland environments.