{"id":234137,"date":"2025-05-19T21:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T19:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/unesco-recognises-two-new-geoparks-in-ecuador\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T21:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T19:53:35","slug":"unesco-recognises-two-new-geoparks-in-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/unesco-recognises-two-new-geoparks-in-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO recognises two new geoparks in Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once again, Ecuador<\/a>‘s rich geological diversity has been highlighted by the addition of two new natural paradises to the list of Global Geoparks. With these additions, the Land of Four Worlds<\/em> will now have three <\/strong>designated territories, a South American record in terms of its 256,000 km\u00b2<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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The UNESCO Global Geopark <\/a><\/strong>designation, created in 2015, aims to protect areas of outstanding geological heritage that are internationally recognised. To obtain the label, each site must present a management plan integrating conservation, education and local development<\/strong>, ensure the active participation of communities and cooperate with the global network to share best practice. <\/p>\n\n

To date, there are 229 geoparks in 50 countries, including Chile<\/strong>, Peru<\/strong>, Mexico<\/strong>, Uruguay<\/strong>, Brazil <\/strong>and Ecuador<\/strong>. In Ecuador, Imbabura <\/strong>was the first area to be recognised, and now Napo Sumaco<\/strong> and the Tungurahua volcano<\/strong> have also been added. <\/p>\n\n

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Imbabura<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Between mountains and hills, the province of Imbabura, in the north of the country, combines geology, culture and biodiversity. It is home to the Imbabura volcano<\/strong> (4,630 m) and emblematic lakes such as Cuicocha <\/strong>(crater 3 km in diameter) and Yahuarcocha<\/strong>. Weaving workshops and traditional music invite travellers to meet the Kichwa <\/strong>community, who continue to perpetuate their skills. <\/p>\n\n

As well as hiking and exploring, with breathtaking panoramic views, travellers can take part in weaving and traditional music workshops with the Kichwa, an indigenous community that inhabits the region and still preserves its traditions and culture today.<\/p>\n\n

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