The project of tourism
The zone Manduriacos command about a tourism association which established with the appearance of the first mine companies in the Intag valley. It is part of the assembly of the canton Cotacachi and works with the intention of improving the economic situation of families living here and to protect the environment.
The tourist attractions on the valley:
Attractions : The region offers varios types of sights and activities to his visitors. If you're interested in handmade products you can visit manufactories resident in the valley such as alcohol distilleries, banana flour productions or also our cooperation. It is also possible to visit coffe and cocoa farmers and to learn and see the process from the bean until the final product.
If you wish to relax and enjoy quite nearby there are the thermal baths Nangulví which are filled with volcano water from the volcan Cotacachi.
Nature : The Intag valley impress with a unique flora and fauna of all Ecuador and with the protection forest Los Cedros. The region is laced with waterfalls and rivers like also with rare kinds of birds, butterflies and other especies of animals. Hikes with animal sighing made here well.
Culture : Get to know the typical music and dance of the afro-americans, ecuadorians and indigenes and learn more about their cultural wealth La música y danza de las comunidades afro ecuatorianas, mestizos y indígenas y su riqueza tradicional, los campesinos agricultores
The tourist offers are:
Accomodation in private houses from comunity member or in the hostel extra for tourist, offering typically ecuadorian food grown or produced in the zone.
Hikings to farms, waterfalls, rivers and privileged places, also possible rides on mules
Inspection of primary forest over trails which permit the hiker to experience the great abundance of species of plants and animals in the cloud forest.
Observation of breathtaking waterfalls, family manufactories and stores which are practicing the Fairtrade
