Discover Mindo

Discover Mindo

A full-day tour to Mindo, located just two hours from Quito, offers a unique experience for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and biodiversity enthusiasts. This small paradise in the cloud forest is renowned for its ecological richness, home to hundreds of species of birds, butterflies, and exotic plants.

For the more adventurous, Mindo provides activities such as canopy (zip-lining) through the forest canopy, tubing on the Mindo River, or birdwatching with expert guides, where you can spot toucans, hummingbirds, and other iconic species. The experience wouldn’t be complete without tasting its famous artisanal chocolate, visiting factories that showcase the production process from cacao bean to delicious chocolate.

Mindo is the perfect destination to disconnect from routine, enjoy the tranquility of the cloud forest, and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s unique biodiversity.

Basic Information:

Departures: Plaza Foch at 7:10 AM or Plaza San Blas at 6:50 AM

Tours every Friday (Reservation required)

Itinerary

• Visit to Calacali (breakfast optional)
• Visit to the Mindo Cloud Forest
• Visit to the hummingbird sanctuary
• Tarabita, canopy (optional)
• Lunch
• Visit to the chocolate factory and tasting.
• Return to Quito