Visit the Tandayapa Cloud Forest Station (TCS)
Situated in the Andean Chocó Andino region, theTandayapa Cloud Forest Station (TCS) serves as a "living lab" for studying the biodiversity of the Chocó Andino Biosphere Reserve, including species like the spectacled bear, olinguito, and various toucans. The research station is approximately 1–2 hours northwest of Quito (and the USFQ main campus). This optional field trip is planned for the weekend during the course (Jan 9-10th). Student will depart Saturday morning and return to Quito Sunday evening.