Dr George Cruz, creator of San Jorge Eco-lodges & the Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit of Ecuador
George Cruz , an ecuadorian- american veterinarian , passionate with nature and birds ,has create the Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit. A outstanding project that involves San Jorge Eco-lodges and Botanical Reserves , a group of native forest reserves with quality hotel services dedicated to conservation , teaching environmental activities, medicinal plants, biology ,so as birdwatching and natural history tours.
This lodges are located in best birding places in Ecuador. The surroundings of each biodiverse areas are also visited , making a unique and wonderful experience birdwatch and hike without driving so far.
George , the manager birding guide and his selected group of co workers are interested in showing the world the beauty and the wonderful natural environment ambiances by presenting the birds this country has.
Beginning like a small family lodge in the Pichincha Mountains, near Quito, were George, Irina , their sons , Jorge Jr , Claudio and Gabriela initiate the project in companion with Jorge and Dolores, George parents.
Cheryl, the International Director of Sales and Marketing of San Jorge Eco lodges is greatly dedicated to present our product all around the world.
This eco- complex are owned by Dr. George Cruz. a soccer player champion in Ecuadorian young leagues, who studied at the American School of Quito, holds a degree in Hotel Management and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine is also a wildlife photographer, paintor, author of six books, avid birder, world-renowned tour guide, philanthropist and environmentalist.
In summary, he is a Renaissance man reborn in nature. He believes that if the land is to be preserved, it must be done at the local level with local ownership, local workers, and local participation.
To support Dr. Cruz's conservation agenda, forty percent of the fees charged by the San Jorge tours are directed back into land acquisition to expand and develop new preserves. This is irrefutable evidence that San Jorge lodges and preserves commitment to eco-tourism, environmental conservation, and community sustainability.
Special congratulations to Dr. Jorge Cruz, Irina Cruz, Cheryl Korowotny, Jorge Jr, Claudio, Gabriela, Stanley, Doña Pilar, Vicente and Rosa, Nelson and Amanda, Fernando and Maria, Don Luis, Andrea Miguel, Julio and the complete San Jorge Staff who kindly assist guests during this trips;
They are very knowledgeable, funny, enthusiastic, and go the extra mile to provide excellent service. You certainly exceeded any guest's high expectations!
Ecuador is an ecological prodigy located in a latitude and tropical region that contains the largest number of bird species in the world. Due to its distinct climates and altitude levels, Ecuador has an amazing variety of bird life. This South American country occupies the fifth place in the world with over 1,663 species of birds. The great diversity Ecuador has to offer is overwhelming. For example, the four San Jorge Ecological and Botanical Reserves in Western and Eastern Andes, protect more than 10% of the bird species on the planet, including over sixty species of hummingbirds. No wonder San Jorge offers the best option for birdwatchers, photographers, and naturalists in Ecuador.
At the Magic Birding & Hiking Circuit, we will travel through Northwestern Ecuadorian Tropics and Subtropics through the Andes valleys and the high and Amazon basin, visiting nine different ecosystems. We will experience at its best, the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest, Páramo, Cloud Forest and Tropical Rainforest, Coastal Line, and Amazon Basin. The rustic deluxe and environmentally friendly birding lodges are located inside the reserves and provide exceptional quality services.
Dr George Cruz, creator of San Jorge Eco-lodges & the Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit of Ecuador
George Cruz , an ecuadorian- american veterinarian , passionate with nature and birds ,has create the Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit. A outstanding project that involves San Jorge Eco-lodges and Botanical Reserves , a group of native forest reserves with quality hotel services dedicated to conservation , teaching environmental activities, medicinal plants, biology ,so as birdwatching and natural history tours.
This lodges are located in best birding places in Ecuador. The surroundings of each biodiverse areas are also visited , making a unique and wonderful experience birdwatch and hike without driving so far.
George , the manager birding guide and his selected group of co workers are interested in showing the world the beauty and the wonderful natural environment ambiances by presenting the birds this country has.
Beginning like a small family lodge in the Pichincha Mountains, near Quito, were George, Irina , their sons , Jorge Jr , Claudio and Gabriela initiate the project in companion with Jorge and Dolores, George parents.
Cheryl, the International Director of Sales and Marketing of San Jorge Eco lodges is greatly dedicated to present our product all around the world.
This eco- complex are owned by Dr. George Cruz. a soccer player champion in Ecuadorian young leagues, who studied at the American School of Quito, holds a degree in Hotel Management and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine is also a wildlife photographer, paintor, author of six books, avid birder, world-renowned tour guide, philanthropist and environmentalist.
In summary, he is a Renaissance man reborn in nature. He believes that if the land is to be preserved, it must be done at the local level with local ownership, local workers, and local participation.
To support Dr. Cruz's conservation agenda, forty percent of the fees charged by the San Jorge tours are directed back into land acquisition to expand and develop new preserves. This is irrefutable evidence that San Jorge lodges and preserves commitment to eco-tourism, environmental conservation, and community sustainability.
Special congratulations to Dr. Jorge Cruz, Irina Cruz, Cheryl Korowotny, Jorge Jr, Claudio, Gabriela, Stanley, Doña Pilar, Vicente and Rosa, Nelson and Amanda, Fernando and Maria, Don Luis, Andrea Miguel, Julio and the complete San Jorge Staff who kindly assist guests during this trips;
They are very knowledgeable, funny, enthusiastic, and go the extra mile to provide excellent service. You certainly exceeded any guest's high expectations!
Ecuador is an ecological prodigy located in a latitude and tropical region that contains the largest number of bird species in the world. Due to its distinct climates and altitude levels, Ecuador has an amazing variety of bird life. This South American country occupies the fifth place in the world with over 1,663 species of birds. The great diversity Ecuador has to offer is overwhelming. For example, the four San Jorge Ecological and Botanical Reserves in Western and Eastern Andes, protect more than 10% of the bird species on the planet, including over sixty species of hummingbirds. No wonder San Jorge offers the best option for birdwatchers, photographers, and naturalists in Ecuador.
At the Magic Birding & Hiking Circuit, we will travel through Northwestern Ecuadorian Tropics and Subtropics through the Andes valleys and the high and Amazon basin, visiting nine different ecosystems. We will experience at its best, the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest, Páramo, Cloud Forest and Tropical Rainforest, Coastal Line, and Amazon Basin. The rustic deluxe and environmentally friendly birding lodges are located inside the reserves and provide exceptional quality services.