Not just a collection of trees, forests provide habitats for animals and plants and pump out oxygen we need to live. Check out Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve and learn about the importance of this diverse ecosystem.

Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of Mindo. This dense growth of trees comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Pencil in time for other attractions like Mindo Cloud Forest, Mindo Central Park, and Mindo Valley to make the most of what the area has to offer.

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Vieja Cuba Hotel

Colón

$505

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Quito (UIO)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)

We loved our stay here. We had our two teenage sons with us and the room was perfect. The staff was incredible- so helpful and answered all our questions. They called taxis for us, recommended delicious restaurants, and even stayed up for us to arrive nearly in the middle of the night. Each morning they had an amazing breakfast for our family, which was one of our favorite meals of the day. They would do a juice, fresh fruit, granola, and then would make toast or eggs if we wanted it. Safe neighborhood and we felt very safe with the gate around the hotel. Would absolutely stay again.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Hotel Casa Alquimia

Quito Historic Center

$530

per person

Oct 8 - Oct 14

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Quito (UIO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)

Everything was great from start to finish. The room was well equipped, the beds were firm but comfortable. The pillows were probably some of the best I've ever had at a hotel. The breakfast was fabulous! Eggs made to order, fresh fruit, fruit juice, hot chocolate, coffee, bread with butter and cheese. Very good and filling. All of the staff were awesome and a special thanks to Andres (I apologize if I've misspelled his name), who gave us great tips on how to see the attractions we were interested in.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Casa Hotel Las Plazas

Quito Historic Center

$720

per person

Nov 8 - Nov 15

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Quito (UIO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)

The services was excellent

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

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La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour

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Mindo Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mindo Valley during your travels in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

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Tony grew up in the US but has spent the last fifteen years in a small cottage he and his wife built on 70 hectares in the Tandayapa Valley. They have been reforesting the former pasture and have established a phenomenal hummingbird garden right outside their house. The sight and sound of a hundred hummingbirds whizzing about is something you won't soon forget. It also makes for great photo opportunities, so much so that professionals will even shoot here with their shade umbrellas and strobe arrays. I didn't have anything that fancy, and you'd do quite well here with a 200mm lens and large flash.

BTW, I believe that this here is a Speckled Hummingbird.

Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Tandayapa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Volcano Pichincha

Hike or drive up the mountainous slopes of Quito’s twin-peaked volcano and enjoy stunning views across the Andean mountain ranges.

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Nambilla Cascadas

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nambilla Cascadas during your travels in Mindo. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls.