thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More
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Las Terrazas de Dana – Mindo
We had the pleasure to stay here with friends in March. Over the top fabulous (our reservation even included a bottle of wine). Each morning David & Staff would bring breakfast up for us to enjoy on our deck, amazing views! Evening meals were also prepared on site and simply delish!! David was available to take us a few places… Read More
Great Italian in Mindo
thanks for the tip Vicki Ayres Kielas A to-die-for Italian restaurant there…some of the best homeade pasta and pizza in South America! Ristorante Italiano La Mecha On Vicente Aguirre | Marquesa de Solanda, Mindo drop us a note when you check it out
Mindo Hostal/Hotel Recommendations
thanks to David Sasaki for this list Dragonfly Inn http://www.dragonflyinn-mindo.com/ El Descanso hostal http://www.eldescanso.net/ El Septimo Paraiso Hotel http://www.septimoparaiso.com/ La Casa del Camino http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g609138-d2212920-Reviews-La_Casa_del_Camino_Mindo-Mindo_Pichincha_Province.html Sachatamia Lodge http://www.sachatamia.com/ Mindo Gardens http://www.mindogardens.com/ Cabañas Bambu http://www.hotelbambuecuador.com/pages/mindo.html El Abrazo del Árbol http://www.elabrazodelarbol.com/ Just an FYI, CasKaffeSu no longer offers rooms or a full restaurant. They just have coffee, desserts, cocktails and live
El Mirador – Mindo/Los Bancos
Mindo – must see if its a nice day El Mirador Cacali-La Independencia Road, San Miguel de los Bancos, Ecuador its up the road from Mindo on the left hand side all the outside is covered with hummingbirds, food is fabulous, views awesome and oodles of birds
Lovely Accommodation in Mindo
Someone asked me about first class or close to that for hotels in Mindo I found three so thought I would share them Sachatamia Rainforest Reserve Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve Arasha Resort there a number of lower priced hostels as well – one of our favorites is Dragon Fly Inn. Recently we had guests, hired a driver from Cotacahi to… Read More
Mindo – a Bird Lovers Paradise
A few pictures to tempt you to check out the cloud forest. From Cotacachi about a 4 hour ride in the bus – from Quito about 1.5 hours. The roads are curvy so be prepared. You can catch a bus from Quito or hire a driver – either way be sure to check it out, soon! Hummingbird up close Hummingbird… Read More
Hotels/Hostels (Mindo)
Dragonfly Inn http://www.dragonflyinn-mindo.com/ El Descanso hostal http://www.eldescanso.net/ El Septimo Paraiso Hotel http://www.septimoparaiso.com/ La Casa del Camino http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g609138-d2212920-Reviews-La_Casa_del_Camino_Mindo-Mindo_Pichincha_Province.html Sachatamia Lodge http://www.sachatamia.com/ Mindo Gardens http://www.mindogardens.com/ Cabañas Bambu http://www.hotelbambuecuador.com/pages/mindo.html El Abrazo del Árbol http://www.elabrazodelarbol.com/
CasKaffeSu Hostal (Mindo)
Many good places to stay in and around Mindo. Here are some member recommendations: CasKaffeSu hostal. It’s right near the center of town. The owners are an American woman who’s lived in Ecuador for 20 years and her Ecuadorian husband. Very nice couple. The hostal has its own restaurant that serves good food and very good coffee. The dining area… Read More