About us
Hello! We are Alexander and Arlette, an Ecuadorian-Swiss couple passionate about nature and its conservation.
At Finca Palmonte, our small business, we are committed to creating a refuge for the local flora and fauna of the cloud forest. We offer you a unique experience in nature with walks along the trails and relaxation in nature.
We promote sustainable practices to care for and preserve the cloud forest. Join our family at Finca Palmonte, you will live an exciting adventure in the cloud forest and we will share our love for nature with you.
We are waiting for you!
A story of effort and hard work
Before the bridge over the Pastaza River existed, the only way to cross the riverbed was through a “tarabita”. Imagine the effort required to transport materials across the river and up the steep mountain to the farm. However, despite the challenges, our passion for creating a place where nature and conservation were the focus never waned.
Fortunately, the construction of the pedestrian bridge made it easier to access the property. But even with this improvement, continuing to transport materials and supplies by hand or with the help of pack animals was a constant challenge.
Since a decade ago, it has been adapted to a drive-through bridge. Crossing the narrow bridge by vehicle will not leave you unmoved.
Grandpa's house
Grandpa’s house is the original construction of the farm that has remained standing for more than 80 years. If the woods could talk, they could tell a thousand stories of life in this corner of the cloud forest.
This place has witnessed the passing of time and the generations that have passed through here. The original essence is kept alive in the common room, where the stories and energy of the past can still be felt.
Come and be part of history at Finca Palmonte.
Our Allies
The Ecological Corridor Llanganates-Sangay is an area of great importance for biodiversity conservation in Ecuador as it hosts a large number of endemic and endangered species. For this reason, multiple efforts are being made to protect and conserve the natural habitat of these species and to prevent their disappearance. Some of the organizations actively working in the conservation of the Ecological Corridor Llanganates-Sangay (CELS) are the EcoMinga Foundation and the WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
WWF is a non-profit organization that works around the world to protect biodiversity and reduce humanity’s ecological footprint on the planet. At CELS, WWF has been carrying out conservation and ecosystem restoration projects for years, and working in partnership with local communities to promote sustainable natural resource management practices and promote green tourism as a viable and responsible economic alternative.
In short, Finca Palmonte is located in a place not only beautiful, but also important for the preservation of biodiversity in the region, where you can connect with nature and enjoy a unique stay in a quiet and welcoming environment, while supporting the conservation of biodiversity and the work that organizations such as EcoMinga Foundation and WWF have encouraged in the area.
Don’t miss it!