Mindo being within a biosphere reserve congregates an enormous amount of wildlife. And this benefits the different species of birds that inhabit this region. Mindo has been awarded the first place in the world bird count in 7 different years. All this will guarantee that we will find countless species of all sizes and colors in both cloud forest trails and different bird spots. It will be a unique encounter between man and birds. 

Choco Toucan, White-booted Racket-tail, Crimpson rumped Toucanet, Toucan Barbet, Red-headed Barbet, Roufus-Throated Tanager, Golden-Naped Tanager, Golden Tanager, Flame-Faced Tanager, Orange-bellied Euphonia, Empress brilliant, Stronge-billed woodcreeper, Red-billed Parrot, Violet-Tailed Sylph. 

 Itinerary

You will be picked up from our Guide from the hotel. Early departure (4 a.m.) from the city of Quito to go to the northwest of the city. Leaving the city behind, the first thing we will observe is the town of Calacali, this town is characterized by having been a pre-Hispanic area of great astronomical, commercial and agricultural importance. Later, we will see how the forest and its vegetation change, becoming denser and greener. The journey takes about 2,5 hour one way. The return to Quito is approximately at 6 p.m. 

Birdwatching Experience: 

Our first stop will be, in a private reserve, which has an extension of 12 acres. A variety of hummingbirds can be seen such as the White-Necked Jacobin, Rufous Colored, Purple-throated Woodstar, Fawn-Breasted Brilliant, Booted Racket-tail among others. Also, the reserve is full of tanagers, like the golden and silver one. Occasionally, the garden is visited by Oropendolas, woodpeckers, toucans or birds that are distributed over 4,000 feet. Explore the magic of the Mindo forest and discover a variety of birds. Walk through trails covered with dense vegetation. Feed the hummingbirds yourself at the lookout point of the bird reserve. Film or photograph the various species that come and go in and around the forest. 

What to bring? 

Camera with a len of 200mm, 300mm or 600mm, rain jacket, hiking shoes, a cap, extra clothes, rain poncho, sun protector, insect repellent and cash for your entrance fees and personal expenses.