Fundacion Summa Paz

Conservation

Restoration Efforts

Community Work

We plant native species carefully to bring life back to the páramo, nurturing every seedling with hope and patience.

An expansive desert landscape with a clear blue sky overhead. Two vicuñas stand on the arid terrain, surrounded by distant mountains that form a rugged backdrop.

Educational Program

Our ‘Guardians’ program inspires local youth to protect the páramo through hands-on learning and nature walks.

An elephant stands by the edge of a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and dense foliage. It appears to be in a wildlife or nature reserve setting.

Sustainable Tourism

We offer mindful hikes that connect visitors with the páramo’s beauty while supporting local communities.

A lone vicuña stands amidst a vast landscape of dry grass and rocky terrain. Its light brown fur blends with the earthy surroundings, capturing the essence of a rugged, high-altitude environment.

Gallery

Moments from the páramo and our community work, captured with care.

Four guanacos are lying on a rocky and sandy terrain with brown shrubs scattered in the background.
A dense and lush forest composed of a variety of trees with differing heights and shades of green. The canopy is thick, with occasional tall trees protruding above the rest. The forest appears vibrant and full of life, indicating a healthy ecosystem.
A mountainous landscape in the background with a turquoise building in the middle ground. In the foreground, a woman in traditional clothing holds a colorful alpaca. A statue stands nearby, and there are street vendors with stalls selling various goods under canopies. Trees and people are scattered around the scene.
Two deer are positioned amidst dense, lush green foliage, appearing alert and observant. One of the deer is wearing a tracking collar, which suggests wildlife monitoring or research.
A mountainous landscape with dry terrain and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky. There is a road with a visible yellow line on the side, and a sign next to the road that reads 'Bienvenidos a Centro de Montaña' indicating a mountain center. The surrounding hills are mostly barren with patches of shrubs and rocks.
Two individuals are engaging in tree planting within a lush, green forest environment. One person is standing while holding a small tree sapling, and the other is kneeling with a shovel, preparing the ground. The area is surrounded by dense trees and foliage.

Voices

”Thanks to Fundación Summa Paz, our páramo feels alive again—hope grows with every tree.”

”Joining the reforestation walks opened my eyes to the páramo’s fragile beauty and strength.”