Wildlife and Conservation
Protecting Nature Together
Every visit supports conservation…
and you can be part of lasting change
At Tambo Cóndor, ecotourism goes hand in hand with protecting wildlife, restoring native habitats, and working with local communities. With our partners, we support field research, education, reforestation, and species monitoring. Here’s how your visit — and your support — makes a difference. We work with our partners Fundación Sembrando Esperanza and their US 501(c)(3), Reforest Ecuador.
Wildlife You Help Protect
Andean Condor
Seen regularly from our lodge and nearby reserves, this majestic scavenger is listed as Vulnerable and depends on continued habitat protection and public awareness. Vladimir Ushiña, founder of Tambo Cóndor, plays an essential role monitoring condor nests at Peñón del Isco.
Giant Hummingbird
Tambo Condor is the best place in Ecuador to observe and photograph the Giant Hummingbird, the largest hummingbird in the world. With wings that resemble a small swift, it’s a true highlight for photographers and nature lovers alike. Sightings are regular around flowering shrubs near the lodge.
Spectacled Bear
Ecuador’s only bear species is secretive and endangered. We’re working with Laboratorio de los Carnívoros to monitor their presence and promote responsible wildlife tourism. See their guide on Responsible Tourism Practices for Andean Bear Observation (in Spanish).
Other Hummingbirds and Pollinators
Our gardens and restored native plant areas attract dozens of hummingbird species — including the Shining Sunbeam, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail. These birds are key pollinators and are active all day around feeders and flowering hedges.
Other Wildlife
Deer, rabbit, foxes, owls, and more — the Andean high paramo supports an incredible range of animals, many of which are shy but occasionally spotted by lucky visitors on our trails and in neighboring Chakana Reserve and Antisana National Park
Protecting the Guardians of the Andes
A campaign for the Interpretive Center at Tambo Cóndor
Join the Campaign
Tambo Cóndor, in partnership with the Sembrando Esperanza Foundation, invites you to be part of a transformative project to protect two of Ecuador’s most iconic species: the Andean Condor and the Spectacled Bear.
We’ve launched “Protecting the Guardians of the Andes”, a fundraising campaign to build an Interpretive Center and Guided Trail here at Tambo Cóndor. These spaces will educate visitors, support research, and inspire future generations to care for the delicate Andean ecosystem. Help us reach our next fundraising goal!
