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National park in Ecuador
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Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park (Parque nacional Sumaco Napo-Galeras) is a protected natural area in the Amazon region of Ecuador. The park is remote rugged backcountry through rainforests that are regarded as a biodiversity hotspot. The park is centered around an active volcano, Sumaco, which is the highest point in the park at 3,826 meters.
By bus
From Quito's Terminal Carcelén, a daily bus operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional goes to El Chaco. The 2-hour trip costs about US$10.
By car
From Quito, it is normally a 100-km drive (2-hours) to El Chaco via highway E20. The road is occasionally closed due to landslides.
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