Introduction to the Reserve
The
Lalo Loor Dry Forest Reserve protects 200 hectares (approx. 500 acres) of tropical
deciduous forest, south of the town of Pedernales in the Pacific coastal province
of Manabí, Ecuador. This forest lies in a transition zone between the 
very
wet forests to the north and the very dry forests to the south. As such, the Lalo
Loor Dry Forest is incredibly diverse, having representative species from both kinds
of habitat. In fact, this particular forest reserve is considered by many experts
to be one of the most unique and pristine locations in the entire region! CFTC recently
signed a conservation agreement with the reserve's owner, Sr. Lalo Loor, and the Fundación
Jatun Sacha, to protect the forest and develop the site as an educational and
tourist destination. This brand-new reserve project is progressing rapidly, so please
return to this page for more details.
Contact and Reservations
Visitor's to the reserve are welcome at any time; however if you plan
to stay overnight at the reserve please contact CFTC's
office in the United States or in Quito, Ecuador for current rates
and to make a reservation.
