Welcome to the historic Humboldt and Bonpland trail! We hope you enjoy the beautiful scenery.

These trail signs are sponsored by the Maria Lida Foundation in partnership with the Municipality of Alausí and Pueblo Mágico Alausí. The María Lida Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting self-sustaining economic development in Alausí, Ecuador through tourism, education and training programs. You can learn more at www.marialidafoundation.org.

Here you can find the official translation from the sign you’re watching right now.We hope you enjoy it!

On June 30th, 1802, Humboldt, in the company of Carlos Montufar, visited the mountains  «Quella», where the sulfur mines are found. It was here that geological studies and diagrams of the mine were conducted by Humboldt. After finishing this work, he returned to Alausi.