Shishink

Overview

Description

The Shishink Ecological Inn has 37 hectares (91 acres) of which 18 (45) have primary rainforest (Nunkui forest). In the highland part we have 5 km (3 miles) of trails with exotic flowers and fruits where you can appreciate the high diversity of plants and animals.

The Culebrillas River, which originates on natural slopes 20 km (12 miles) away, flows past the inn. Along the way it forms the 18-meter (59-foot) high Azul waterfall, the Uwishint waterfall and the Yagé waterfall (23 m or 75 ft high). The waters fall into beautiful pools where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.

The Inn has:

• A restaurant where you can sample delicious meals that are typical of the area.


• Simple, comfortable rooms, with private baths and hot water.


• A training campus (on the leaders' trail), suitable for entrepreneurial training at all levels and for the training of private and public, national and foreign companies. The leaders trail is used for rope challenge course activities that are especially designed for training in organizational and upper level management development, leadership and teamwork.


• You can engage in adventure sports such as rappelling, rafting, tubing and more at Shishink.

Rooms

16 rooms with 1 to 5 beds. Total capacity is 60 people.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 8

Percentage of local employees: 99 %

Even though it is near some town centers, the Shishink Ecological Inn is a small paradise that has no contamination or noise. Visitors to Shishink can enjoy nature, relax, and de-stress.

We work with the community on medical campaigns and training using workshops focusing on environmental conservation (flora and fauna) to halt indiscriminate tree felling. We also manage our solid and liquid wastes.

Rates

$26 – $50

Rates are per person and include room, board, and guided activities, depending on the number of days you decide to stay at the Inn.

For more details about our rates, please write to doris@shishink.ec or reservas@shishink.ec.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.shishink.ec (available in English and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO).

We are in the Puerto Quito district, Recinto Puerto Rico at Kilometer 149 on the Calacalí-La Independencia road. From Quito you can take a Trans Esmeralda Company bus to reach Recinto Puerto Rico, then go down the gravel road for 5 km (3 miles).

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

July 2009.

Photo courtesy of Shishink, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.