One of Ecuador's areas most densely packed with bio-diversity, Mindo grew up around scientists studying its incredible volume of birdlife and plants. The most popular cloud forest destination for tourists, Mindo is only two hours from Quito and easily accessible by private or public transporation. The Mindo hotels below come highly recommended.

Mindo Garden, Cloudforest Lodge - In the midst of a mega-diverse ecosystem, Mindo Garden has created a home base from which you can enjoy the nearby forest. This hotel in Mindo offers cabins with double, triple and quadruple-occupancy rooms, constructed with the best varieties of wood and decorated in a unique and personal style. Everything is specially arranged so that you can appreciate the harmony of the nature that surrounds you, and above all enjoy a level of comfort that will permit you to wake up refreshed and revitalized.

El Monte - offers charming riverside cabins in the Cloudforest surrounding Mindo. El Monte, provides an array of activities including, horseback riding, hiking, birding, and whitewater inner tubing. At the end of the day, savor home-cooking by candlelight and listen to the night-sounds of the forest. Moreover, El Monte has just opened up the Mindo Biological Station for researchers, students groups, and ecologically focused tourists looking to truly explore and discover the natural treasures of the cloud forest.

Dos Ríos Tandayapa - our promise is support responsible tourism in a natural paradise, providing a window into the the richness of Ecuador's flora and fauna. Our hacienda offers: camping space, forest trails, rivers, fishing, horseback riding, children's playroom, sports fields, and beautiful vistas. We are located in Tandayapa, on the via Calacalí – Nanegalito - to visit us, take the highway to the coast (Calacalí – Esmeraldas) to kilometer 52 - there follow a turnoff to the left for 4 kms to arrive at Tandayapa and the hacienda.