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Ecuador Cloud Forest Resorts

Mindo is a small town located northwest of Quito in the Choco Rainforest. It has an average annual temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius and a population of approximately 1.500 people of which 80% are dedicated to ecotourism.

The Choco Rainforest is one of the most diverse regions in Ecuador and also in the whole world:

Of the approximately 1.600 species of birds in Ecuador, the Choco Rainforest is home to at least 428 of them. It is a place famous for its prolific bird watching opportunities and is visited by people from around the world who come specifically to watch birds. Here are more than 35.000 species of plants (which constitute roughly 10% of the planet). Of these 35.000 species of plants, more than 50% are endemic to this area. This area also contains the largest variety of amphibians in the world, with over 664 distinct species and around 500 species of birds, most of them are endemic. Almost 450 amphibian species are listed as endangered and threatened.

How to get to Mindo?

To take public transportation from Quito, you must catch the bus Flor de Valle from its terminal at Ofelia, the Metro station. The busses leave at 8:30 am and 3:30 pm every day. It is about 2 hours by bus from Quito to Mindo. Of course we can also organize a private transportation for you.

Select an Ecuador Cloud Forest Resorts:

| Arasha Rainforest Resort & Spa |

Arasha Resort & Spa is located less than two hours from Quito in the middle of the richest, most biodiverse "Hot Spot" on the globe. It is about 10 minutes in car from Pedro Vicente Maldonado. With its ecologically sensitive bungalows, ARASHÁ offers its guests a glimpse at the richness and tranquility of this most fragile region combined with the finest in tropical comfort. Arasha has 60 bungalows. The bungalows are all separately situated on the ground of Arasha. All rooms have a private bathroom with hot showers. ...>>

| Bellavista Lodge |

This lodge offers a unique stay above the forest canopy! Some prefer the 4-storey, thatch-roofed geodesic dome, while others prefer the unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House or the House in the Woods. For the budget-minded they offer the Research Station/Hostel or camping options. The 360 degree view from the Dome allows you to gaze upon the rugged peaks of Pichincha and Cotacachi in the distance. You can also sit out on your private balcony and observe the activity at your own hummingbird feeder. ...>>

| Birdwatcher’s House Hostal |

The Birdwatcher’s House was designed as a place to relax and enjoy the surrounding aromas of flowers as well as the sounds of the birds. It is located in the central with easy access to the Mindo bus stop and all birding sites, upslope and downslope. The hostel is secure, new and clean.
The hostel has space for 22 guests in 10 rooms with private bathrooms and hot showers. The rooms are carpeted, have an open closet and twin beds. ...>>

| Hosteria Septimo Paraiso |

Septimo Paraiso is located close to the village of Mindo. The guesthouse consists of three houses which cater for different budgets without losing its first class category. All areas of the hosteria are connected with a practical roofed board walk. Septimo Paraiso started its operation in March 2001 and is a 100% ecological country lodge. The hosteria has 22 comfortable rooms with private bathroom, hot water from their own spring with an old elegant country style decoration. ...>>

| Hosteria Tinalandia |

Tinalandia has a rich and epic history; it is one of the first ecotourism projects in South America for land management and tourism. But it is the natural history of Tinalandia that has made it famous around the world. Numerous biologists, writers and nature enthusiasts have visited them over the years, and have raved about the natural wonders of the reserve - its bird life being the most famed. The 16 rooms, each with its own unique style, accommodate 41 guests and give Tinalandia an aristocratic character and charm. ...>>