Mindo

When you travel to Ecuador, a visit to Mindo during your Ecuador vacations will open you up to the wonderful world of the Ecuadorian cloudforest. A Mindo tour to the cloud forest is a favourite amongst nature lovers and birders.

The small town of Mindo on the western slopes of the Andes is a mecca for bird-watchers. In the dense surrounding cloud forest some 450 species have been observed, including the fabulous scarlet-crested Andean Cock of the Rock, the toucan barbet, the plate-billed mountain toucan and the velvet-purple coronet.

But you don't have to be a dedicated ‘twitcher’ to appreciate Mindo's charm. If you prefer, you can simply sit back and enjoy the wondrous experience of being in this magical environment, surrounded by butterflies, orchids and hummingbirds. Wander forest paths observing the unique ecosystem of the western slopes of the Andes, enjoying nature at its most abundant.


 

Exclusive hotels in Mindo

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El Septimo Paraiso Mindo

Mindo hotels - Septimo Paraiso is a lovely cloud forest lodge in Mindo, just a two hour journey north west from Ecuador's capital Quito. It is located in the midst of the wonderful and rich na... Details & photos >>

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Hacienda La Alegria Aloag

There are few hotels in the world where you can find something as special as this… Hacienda La Alegria is a family-run organic farm in the heart of Ecuador's "Avenue of the Volcanoes". En...

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Northern Highlands and Haciendas Tour

This Ecuador highland tour includes a Quito city tour, Mitad del Mundo visit, 2 nights in the cloudforest region of Mindo, 3 nights in the lake region of Otavalo and 2 nights in...

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