La Hesperia Reserve

La Hesperia Reserve La Hesperia is a nature reserve located in the western range of the Andes at an altitude of 1100 – 2040 meters above sea level.

With an area of 814 hectares, it is located in the center of the Rio Toachi-Chiriboga IBA (Important Bird Area, declared by Bird Life International and Conservation International) and it is part of twoimportant bioregions: The Tropical Andes and the Choco Darien – Western Ecuador, considered within the top five biodiversity hotspots on earth. The station works in natural conservation, combating de

forestation, protecting existing forest, restoring degraded areas and searching for sustainable activities that enable us to support the reserve and to offer a better way of life for the local community as well as those who work and live at the reserve. La Hesperia encompasses three types of forest: pre-montane evergreen, low montane and high montane (cloud forest). The work that we do at La Hesperia is extremely important in terms of preserving the biodiversity of the cloud forest and protecting local watersheds. Our work focuses on protecting existing forests through reforestation, monitoring the impact of human activity and conducting environmental education. La Hesperia is also striving to become a model of integrated farming where agricultural practices complement our primary objective of preserving the natural forest. Combining conservation and agriculture will enable us to sustain the reserve and promote economic activities that are environmentally friendly and beneficial for the local inhabitants. We are open to cooperation agreements with conservation and social institutions and are a part of the Jatun Sacha Foundation and members of the Aves & Conservación NGO (Ecuadorian partner of Bird Life International) for the better achievement of our goals. La Hesperia’s main goals are:

• Protecting existing forest
• Maintaining the reserve as an IBA (Important Bird
Area)
• Working towards sustainable development
• Creating programs to foster community development
• Restoring degraded areas within and outside the
reserve
• Educating the public about conservation and ecology
• Conducting research
• Sharing our experiences with nature enthusiasts,
local communities and volunteers.

From the garden to cacao.Everything we grow is connected.Healthy soil, shade trees, and patience — that’s what gives rea...
09/04/2026

From the garden to cacao.
Everything we grow is connected.

Healthy soil, shade trees, and patience — that’s what gives real quality.

La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve
Grown with purpose in Ecuador

Follow along and be part of what we’re building.

Desde la huerta hasta el cacao, todo está conectado.

Aquí nada se produce aislado: el suelo, los árboles y el tiempo hacen el trabajo bien hecho.

Así es como nace un cacao de verdad.

Reserva de Bosque Nublado La Hesperia
Producido con propósito en Ecuador

Síguenos y sé parte de este proceso.

08/04/2026

This is what the forest sounds like.
Wind in the trees, birds calling, life everywhere.

Take a second and really listen.

La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve
800+ hectares protected in Ecuador

Follow along and help keep places like this alive.

Así suena el bosque.
El viento entre los árboles, aves cantando, vida por todas partes.

Tómate un segundo y escucha de verdad.

Reserva de Bosque Nublado La Hesperia
Más de 800 hectáreas protegidas en Ecuador

Síguenos y ayúdanos a que lugares así sigan existiendo.

Between research, nature, and meaningful experiences  This carousel captures what makes La Hesperia unique. From our res...
31/03/2026

Between research, nature, and meaningful experiences

This carousel captures what makes La Hesperia unique. From our researchers setting up camera traps to better understand and protect wildlife, to moments shared with Michelle and Max, a family who came to fully immerse themselves in everything the reserve has to offer.

From time spent in the forest to working in the garden, these are the kinds of experiences that create a real connection with nature.

If you would like to live this experience, send us a message and plan your visit.



Entre investigación, naturaleza y experiencias significativas

Este carrusel muestra lo que hace única a La Hesperia. Desde nuestros investigadores instalando cámaras trampa para comprender y proteger la vida silvestre, hasta los momentos compartidos con Michelle y Max, una familia que vino a vivir todo lo que la reserva ofrece.

Desde recorridos en el bosque hasta trabajo en la huerta, estas son experiencias que generan una conexión real con la naturaleza.

Si te gustaría vivir esta experiencia, escríbenos y planifica tu visita.

We’re still raising funds to support the children from the rural school near the reserve. This initiative helps provide ...
30/03/2026

We’re still raising funds to support the children from the rural school near the reserve. This initiative helps provide educational activities, meaningful learning experiences, and also basic equipment for sports, as they currently don’t have what they need to practice.

So far, we’ve raised $1,400 out of our $3,700 goal.

This photo was taken during one of their visits, when Michelle shared both an educational and sports activity with the children here at the reserve. Moments like these remind us why this support matters.

If you’d like to be part of this effort, your support is still very welcome.

Seguimos recaudando fondos para apoyar a los niños de la escuelita rural cerca de la reserva. Esta iniciativa ayuda a brindar actividades educativas, experiencias de aprendizaje significativas y también equipamiento básico para deporte, ya que actualmente no cuentan con lo necesario para practicar.

Hasta ahora hemos recaudado $1,400 de nuestra meta de $3,700.

Esta foto fue tomada durante una de sus visitas, cuando Michelle compartió una actividad educativa y deportiva con los niños aquí en la reserva. Momentos como estos nos recuerdan por qué este apoyo es tan importante.

Si quieres ser parte de este esfuerzo, tu apoyo todavía es muy bienvenido.

27/03/2026

Walking surrounded by the forest at La Hesperia—just you, the sounds of nature, and the cloud forest all around.
Come experience it. Message us to plan your visit.

Caminando rodeado de bosque en La Hesperia—solo tú, los sonidos de la naturaleza y el bosque nublado a tu alrededor.
Ven a vivirlo. Escríbenos para planificar tu visita.

Yesterday’s sunset at La Hesperia, light over the volunteer house and the cloud forest—simple, real, unforgettable.  Com...
26/03/2026

Yesterday’s sunset at La Hesperia, light over the volunteer house and the cloud forest—simple, real, unforgettable.
Come experience it yourself. Message us to visit or join as a volunteer.

Atardecer de ayer en La Hesperia, con la luz cayendo sobre la casa de voluntarios y el bosque nublado—simple, real, inolvidable.
Ven a vivirlo. Escríbenos para visitarnos o ser voluntario.

24/03/2026

Three pumas in one video.

Seeing even one puma in the wild is rare — seeing three together is extraordinary.

This footage was captured by our camera traps in the cloud forest of La Hesperia Reserve in Ecuador. Moments like this remind us how important it is to protect these ecosystems and the wildlife that depends on them.

Want to help protect them?
Join us in the cloud forest.

You can visit, volunteer, or support the conservation of more than 700 hectares of cloud forest.

Link in bio.

Tres pumas en un solo video.

Ver un puma en la naturaleza ya es algo raro — ver tres juntos es realmente extraordinario.

Este video fue captado por nuestras cámaras trampa en el bosque nublado de La Reserva La Hesperia en Ecuador. Momentos como este nos recuerdan la importancia de proteger estos ecosistemas y la vida silvestre que depende de ellos.

¿Quieres ayudarnos a protegerlos?
Únete a nosotros en el bosque nublado.

Puedes visitarnos, hacer voluntariado o apoyar la conservación de más de 700 hectáreas de bosque nublado.

Link en la bio.
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24/03/2026

A rare moment in the cloud forest 🌿
A weasel feeding on a snake… and a rodent — all captured by our camera traps.

This is the wild side of La Hesperia.
Want to experience it yourself?
Apply to volunteer or visit us — link in bio.

Un momento raro en el bosque nublado 🌿
Un chucuri alimentándose de una serpiente… y un roedor — captado por nuestras cámaras trampa.

Este es el lado salvaje de La Hesperia.
¿Quieres vivirlo?
Aplica como voluntario o visítanos — link en bio.

Life as a volunteer in the cloud forest 🌿From setting up camera traps and monitoring wildlife, to working hands-on in co...
17/03/2026

Life as a volunteer in the cloud forest 🌿

From setting up camera traps and monitoring wildlife, to working hands-on in conservation projects, every day at La Hesperia is different. You’re not just visiting — you become part of the forest.

Want to help protect this ecosystem and live this experience? Apply through the link in bio.



La vida como voluntario en el bosque nublado 🌿

Desde instalar cámaras trampa y monitorear fauna, hasta trabajar directamente en proyectos de conservación, cada día en La Hesperia es diferente. No solo visitas — te conviertes en parte del bosque.

¿Quieres ayudar a proteger este ecosistema y vivir esta experiencia? Aplica en el link de la bio.

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Connecting children with nature and sportWe are launching a small project to support 35 children from a rural school nea...
11/03/2026

Connecting children with nature and sport

We are launching a small project to support 35 children from a rural school near La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve through a program that combines environmental education and sports.

The program includes 6 educational field trips to the cloud forest with guided nature activities and outdoor learning, plus sports equipment for the school to help the kids stay active and build teamwork throughout the school year.

🎯 Fundraising goal: $3,750
💚 Raised so far: $730

All donations are managed by Fundación Tangaré.

If you would like to support this project, please visit the donation link in our bio.



Conectando a los niños con la naturaleza y el deporte

Estamos lanzando un proyecto para apoyar a 35 niños de una escuela rural cercana a La Hesperia, combinando educación ambiental y deporte.

El programa incluye 6 salidas pedagógicas al bosque nublado con actividades de aprendizaje en la naturaleza, además de implementos deportivos para la escuela que permitirán a los niños mantenerse activos durante el año escolar.

🎯 Meta de recaudación: $3,750
💚 Recaudado: $730

Las donaciones son administradas por Fundación Tangaré.

Si deseas apoyar este proyecto, visita el link de donación en nuestra bio.

12/01/2026

Monkey sighting today near the volunteers’ house 🐒🌿 Moments like this remind us of the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us at La Hesperia and why protecting these ecosystems truly matters.

Avistamiento de monos hoy cerca de la casa de voluntarios 🐒🌿 Momentos así nos recuerdan la increíble biodiversidad que nos rodea en La Hesperia y la importancia de cuidar y proteger estos ecosistemas.

Dirección

Km 58 Vía Aloag-Santo Domingo
Manuel Cornejo Astorga

Página web

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/HHASW5GYG4HA2

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