Comunity Tourism

Be part of a selected group of people and get a whole new view of the Galapagos, integrating local people and sharing the benefits through community-based services, such as guides, boat operators, etc.

With the guidance of Tropic, but under Huaorani control, we had developed a joint venture to bring visitors to this remarkable territory. Tropic facilitates the sales, marketing and management of this venture.

If you wish to enjoy and learn about this millenary culture of the Amazon, this is a unique opportunity. We are prepared to make your visit one of the best experiences of your life. 

Experienced and friendly naturalist and birding guides will make your stay into an unforgettable experience.

Isla Corazón is an island located near the coast of Ecuador in the province of Manabí. Situated in the Chone River estuary close to the town Bahía de Caráquez, it has one of the best-conserved mangrove eco-systems to be found in the coastal region, and lucky visitors will not only experience the beauty and mystery of the mangrove forest but also be able observe tropical and maritime bird species.

The town of Puerto Hondo is situated on the southern coast of Ecuador, close to the bustling modern city of Guayaquil. Here you will find one of the best-conserved mangrove eco-systems in the region, managed by the community itself...

Yunguilla is a community of some 50 families who devote themselves to organic agriculture, raising livestock and handcrafts. More recently, tourism has become an integral part of the activities of this interesting community...

The community of Santa Lucia, situated on the N. W. slopes of the Andes in Ecuador, was originally an agricultural/ livestock cooperative whose major purpose was to distribute land for peasant settlers. With time community members became aware of the need to protect their cloud forest heritage and have exchanged their traditional activities for more sustainable options such as eco-tourism and conservation...

The mountain community of Oyacachi is situated within the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve, in the province of Napo, northeastern Ecuador.  In Oyacachi, at an altitude of at 3,160 metres above sea level, guests will enjoy the healing benefits and the relaxing atmosphere of 3 thermal and mineral spring pools...

Ozogoche is a mountain community (3,800m above sea level) situated in Chimborazo province in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Bordering on Sangay National Park, Ozogoche is close to the town of Alausí well known for the train which takes visitors to the spectacular rock formation called the ‘Devil’s Nose’...

In the upper Napo River region, nine communities have come together to form the Network of Indigenous Communities of the Upper Napo for Intercultural Exchange and Ecotourism (RICANCIE ). The group provides Community Based Ecotourism projects, and  operates our Tena programme...