Napo Sumaco UNESCO Global Geopark
2025UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in Ecuador. Explore the impressive crater of the Sumaco volcano at Laguna Guagua Sumaco, where weathered pyroclastic deposits and calm, crystalline waters offer rich geological insight and a haven for birdwatchers. Visit the AMUKISHMI women's association in Puerto Misahuallí, where Kichwa cultural traditions are shared through workshops, crafts, and the welcoming drink of yucca chicha. Follow the Cacao and Chocolate Route in Napo, linking birdwatching, ecotourism and cultural events with the region’s fine aroma cacao and Amazonian chocolate-making traditions.