Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology

Travel to the station begins from the Andean city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador- a metropolitan city with an old-world and indigenous charm.
	The first leg of the journey will take you on a flight over the Andes Mountains to the lowland jungle town of Coca. The flight will take approximately one hour.
The second leg of the journey will take you on a bus ride from the Coca airport to the Tiputini River. this will take about 2-3 hours.
	When you arrive at the Tiputini River, the trip is far from over. Get ready for a relaxing trip in a motorized canoe down the river. Be sure to keep an eye peeled for wildlife! This part of the trip can take anywhere from 5-9 hours.
Finally, you will arrive at the Welcome Hut at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station. There, you will be fitted with rubber boots for the rainforest and go off for a hot meal at the dining hall.

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