You are about to embark on an unforgettable journey
through nature and discover the first silent park on the planet which is previously
unknown. Following the delicate sound of the water in the Zabalo River, right
in the middle of Ecuador's Wilderness Quiet Park.
This lush expanse of land is a peaceful park. There are
no transportation routes or roads here, no residential or commercial buildings,
not even the buzz of electric power running through the streets. There is
nothing here but silence and nature.
At Wilderness Quiet Park silence is protected as a
natural resource. Although tourists can come to tour this majestic acre
landscape, the inhabitants (part of the Cofán indigenous people) ensure that
everyone abides by the proper rules to maintain the magic of the park.
There are hopes that calm tourism will boost the region
and then more people could live this transformative experience. The park is
like an Eden, so magical for everyone because it is something rare within
cities.
It is increasingly rare for human beings to find intact
areas in this world, wonderful places that have not been intervened by our
hands. The national park survives protected thanks to its community, which
appreciates the work of nature and the importance of the animals that inhabit
it.
In 2019 the Zabalo River received the Quiet Park
International certification, which ensures that this is a sanctuary for
silence. Silent spaces are hard to find these days, noise pollution is fierce,
and silence has become something like an endangered species.
This park in Ecuador gives nature the opportunity to find
the voice that has been lost in many parts of the world. The Cofán indigenous
community is considered the caretaker of the rivers and rain forests of this
region, allowing nature to remain intact.
Collective and profoundly constructive work between the
environment and human beings allows silent parks in various parts of the world
to grow up healthy. The Zabalo River Park is the first in the entire world to
receive its certification, and this is excellent news for everyone.