COTOPAXI SANCTUARY LODGE LOCATION

The Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge is located in the Ecuadorian paramo; a natural and fragile environment found throughout the highest parts of the Andes Mountain Range.

Our vision is to share with you and the rest of the world the importance of the Ecuadorian paramo and the beauty of the surrounding nature.  Therefore, this will incentivize you to want to protect this important and fragile ecosystem.  The most amazing aspect is that you can protect these areas while enjoying the comforts of a contemporary facility with activities related to the destination, gourmet Ecuadorian cuisine and the warm and friendly services of our local staff.

Reaching as high as the snow lined volcanoes are the vital ecosystems that regulate the climate and hydrological cycles in Ecuador. Additionally, the Andean moorlands are of huge biological importance and play an important role in the capacity to store and create different sources of water.

CONSERVATION OF FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS

At Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge, we are committed to protecting the paramo, especially since the lodge is surrounded by large extensions of grasslands and fragile vegetation. It is essential to conserve these natural ecosystems as much as possible.  Therefore, Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge maintains a natural balance preserving these areas, all while providing a peaceful escape for those looking to enjoy nature to its fullest and learning how important the ecosystem is for both wildlife and humankind.

The following practices of Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge indicate the responsible approaches taken in order to care for the environment, while also working closely with local native communities:

1. Collection of rainwater used for bathrooms.

2. Sewage plant for treatment of black and gray water.

3. Use of biodegradable products.

4. Solar panels for partial water heating.

CONSTRUCTION OF COTOPAXI SANCTUARY LODGE

Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge protects and cares for the flora and fauna by evading any process that puts these ecosystems at risk.  That also includes the design in which the lodge was built.

Each individual dome was built on lifted platforms so animals can continue living below the domes.  Guests can feel good about their decision to stay at Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge, knowing their accommodations are not causing irreversible effects onto the land.  In addition to this, the wildlife of the Andean paramo is not threatened as they can pass below each dome. The Andean fox, rabbit, deer and many other highland creatures can move freely to graze, hunt and scavenge as they have always done before.

LOCAL COMMUNITY BONDS

Working with the Loreto del Pedregal community allows Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge to have a close connection with them. Some members of the community make up part of lodge staff, or even provide activities and experiences for the guests.  At the same time, the lodge helps and supports the community by providing opportunities to learn more about ecotourism while working at the lodge.  Each member of the Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge premises gains hands on experience in offering the highest levels of quality guest service.  This ranges from wait and cooking staff, maintenance, house keeping, reception, customer service, and so much more.