This is a highly recommended destination for people who like adventure tourism, the Anzu River Cave is a complex of about 30 caves that show the slow formation of estlactÃtas and stalagmites. 
To reach this destination from Quito, take the Pan-American south and is crossed by cities like Laso, Latacunga, Salcedo, Ambato (take a side step), Pelileo and Bathrooms. At the last city you can observe the making of traditional sweets such as marshmallows and nougat. Extreme sports are the specialty of this sector.
Follow the road to Puyo is reached Mera (1183m S 01 ° 27,531 ' W 78 ° 07,042 '), also known as Shell. On Avenida Luis Martinez must hire a guide to visit the caves. We hired Frankie Lugo ( frankie_h2o@yahoo.es) who provided us with even the rubber boots, suited to the way we were going to go.
From Central Park Mera take the road toward the community May 24 and 20 minutes you reach the parking lot of the resort (1293m S 01 ° 25,152 'W 78 ° 02,960'). During the tour you can see medicinal plants, exotic plants and animals such as squirrels, a variety of birds, even snakes.
The caves are located at both ends of the River Anzu, born from the foothills of the Llanganates, you can see sedimentary formations are stalactites and stalagmites. Vary in shape, size, height and width.
For this reason some of them are assigned names that identify them as "union of the continents," "world cup", "The Two Towers" in terms of depth can not be determined in several of them have not found the end especially one of them is
extremely large to the point that seems coliseum, but you can enter through small holes that lead to internal areas where close throat again formed a gate way to a new room where there is a new landscape of stalagmites and stalactites. The degree of difficulty can vary according to the cave you're visiting, so it must be accompanied by specialized personnel aware of these caves.
These caves can cause greater interest in science and people who like adventure, and other attractions are also complementary as the exotic flora and fauna of the place, majestic waterfalls and the great strength of the Rio Anzu can enjoy all this in company climate and atmosphere.
must not forget insect repellent, sunscreen solar, rubber boots, extra clothes, camera.
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