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Mindo — a cloud forest village in the western Andean foothills, one of the world's top birdwatching destinations and a hub for canopy adventure sports.
Must-See Attractions
Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve
Misty cloud forest trails home to over 500 bird species, including dozens of hummingbird varieties and the elusive Andean cock-of-the-rock.
Mindo Canopy Zip-lining
One of Ecuador's top zip-line circuits, soaring across a series of cables strung high above the forest canopy.
Nambillo Waterfalls (Tarabita Cable Car)
A hand-cranked cable car crosses a river gorge to a trail linking several jungle waterfalls, some with swimming holes.
Butterfly Farm & Chocolate Tour
One of Ecuador's largest butterfly gardens, paired with farm-to-bar chocolate tours showcasing the region's fine-flavour cacao.