Tiputini Biodiversity Station, founded in 1994, is part of San Francisco University of Quito, one of the premier schools of higher education in Ecuador. It is a complete scientific and research facility, boasting a conference room, lecture facilities, and an air-conditioned computer room. TBS owns 650 hectares of rainforest, and the station is within the 1.7 million acre Yasuni National Park, which was recently declared a world biosphere reserve.

It is on the Tiputini River, which flows into the Napo river (and eventually into the Amazon). The area is home to an astounding number of birds and wildlife, including approximately 540 species of birds, 15 species of primates, and 5 species of cats. They also feature canopy towers for research and birdwatching.

There are eight rooms, each of which can house two to four guests. A generator provides electricity until 10:00 p.m. It is eco-friendly, featuring filtered water and recycling programs. It is currently open only to students of the University or affiliates.

Location:
Ecuador

Hotel

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-297-1961
Fax: 593-2-297-1855
E-mail: tbs(at)remove-this.usfq.edu.ec or consuelobm05(at)remove-this.hotmail.com

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