Name: Yanacocha Reserve
Category: Natural Site
Type: Forest
Subtype: Clear Western
Owner: Jocotoco
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Nono
Address:
Directions: From Western Avenue to take the road on a road paved Nono hata traffic light shortly after the label is observed indicating the entrance to the Reserve (tank water), walking through the woods takes about 1 hour 20 minutes
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Iron Ore Distance: 19km
Town Name: Nono Distance : 11km
Description:
is an impressive pool, located on the western slopes of Guagua Pichincha volcano, is home of Gorgeted cheeked ( Eriocnemis nigrivestis ) declared as the emblematic bird Quito, for being one of the world's rarest hummingbirds, since there are only 200 individuals.
has 1000ha, and at an altitude ranging from 2800 to 4000 meters, thanks to which paramo, cloud forest and one of the largest tracts of Polylepis the country, home to 150 species of birds and is one of the last refuges of the Andean Condor, the Spectacled Bear and majestic Puma.
several trails allow you to explore with ease and effortlessly different places and surprise you with unimaginable landscapes, delicate wings, beautiful flowers or simply feel the wind and cold mixed with the subtle aroma of damp earth and pure air of the Andes.
And all this at only 1 hour from Quito.
Within Birds of interest found in the reserve are:
piquicurvo Tinamou (Nothoprocta curvirostris)
Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)
imperial snipes (Gallinago Imperial)
Gorgeted Pechidorado (Eriocnemis mosquera)
Picoespina dorsipúrpura (Ramphomicron microrhynchum)
sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera Ensifera)
Estrella ecuatoriana (Oreotrochilus Chimborazo)
Tapaculo ocelado (Acropternis orthonyx)
Frutero barreteado (Pipreola arcuata)
CASCADA GUAGRAPAMBA 
Name: Cascada Guagrapamba
Category: Site Natur to
Type: River
Subtype: Cascada
Owner: Beatriz Sal as
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Nono
Address: Via Nono - Tandayapa
Directions: From Nono take the road to Tandayapa (Ecoroute), after 6 km you can see the sign that indicates the access path to the waterfall. We walk about 50 minutes.
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Nono Distance: 2.5km
Village Name : The Sierra Distance: 14km
Description:
The Pichincha gives rise to a large number of rivers and streams in its path are giving life to a great variety of flora and fauna, the influence of the cloud forest allows increase their flow Parliament that after crossing large and prominent slopes reach a magnificent result and spectacular waterfalls.
Alambi The river owes its name to the existence of a tree species that was common in their cause on the way from Nono to Nanegalito, because people in the industry for A LAMBI means "Aguacatillo of water."
The waterfall is formed by two water breaks 20m each, which form a singular group, around large areas of pasture with forest remnants allow hiking or if you prefer the rides are a good choice: a swim course is ideal to complement the tour.
can also take walks and relaxation and leisure activities, horseback riding, bird watching and swimming at the waterfall. 
ALASPUNGO
Name: Alaspungo
Category: Natural site
Type: Mountain
Subtype: Hill
Owner: Radio Ecuashiry (César Donoso)
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Nono
Address: Sector Alaspungo
Directions: From Nono Ecoroute is taken up and where you take the right road (Road to OCP) leading St. Vincent until the end of it and then follow a trail to the summit.
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Nono Distance: 14km
Name Town: San Vicente Distance: 1km
Description:
Alaspungo On the way to be discovered in the landscape of what exists in Cruz Loma, named after the crossroads that form a large cross on the way .
At the peak's spectacular 360 ° view offers a unique landscape. The active crater of Pichincha and a small step, the majestic Cordillera Occidental clears showing impressive gullies, caused by the hard work of the volcano and for many if centuries, and as small dots appeared on a giant map Nanegalito, La Armenia, Santa Elena, Banks and the other side of the road indicating Cotacachi Imbabura, Cayambe put the add to that impressive spectacle.
Perhaps the only thing that breaks the harmony, is the recent construction of a large antenna repeater, which brings us back to the reality of the modern. 
SLOPES HACIENDA LA MERCED
Name: Watershed La Merced
Category: Natural Site
Type: Groundwater
Subtype: Mineral
Owner: Community
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Nono
Address: Hacienda La Merced
Directions: From Nono take the road to Calacalí to Hacienda La Merced, is lowered by a small path up the slopes. We recommend going with a guide.
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Nono Distance: 6km
Name of the Town: Distance:
Description:
One of the most important Nono was the Hacienda de La Merced, because of its fertile lands were obtained from a variety of typical products of the mountains, but there was much more than this: mineral water springs and thermal The clerics used to soothe their ailments.
Currently there are few who arrive to be attracted to them for their warmth, energy, strong sulfur smell, the use of natural gas for the soft drink industry and of course primarily for its properties healing, which together with the simple natural landscape makes it ideal for adventure weekend.
has no facilities for receiving tourists, however the healing power of water give a lot of fame and it would be important to invest in the area to provide adequate service and receive more visitors.
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