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Napo Sumaco UNESCO Global Geopark
Celebrating Earth Heritage
Napo Sumaco UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon Basin, where the Andean mountains meet the Amazon plains. The geopark showcases over 170 million years of geological activity, from the Jurassic period to the present day. Highlights include Sumaco Volcano, a striking and potentially active volcano with a rare composition, and karst formations, where researchers study climate change through speleothem (cave formation) analysis. The area is not only geologically significant but also known for its rich biodiversity, home to over 6000 plant species and a variety of rare animals, many of which are found nowhere else.
Characteristics
Designation date
2025
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Area (ha)
180,000