THE AREA
THE VILLAGE
Located 84 km (52 miles) northwest of Quito at an elevation of 1,250 meters (4,101 feet) above sea level, Mindo has become one of the region's most interesting tourist destinations.
It has a humid, sub-tropical climate and a enjoyable temperature that fluctuates between 18 and 24ºC (64.4 and 75.2ºF). This little town has a population of around 3,000 people, and it offers a diverse selection of tourist activities ranging from bird-watching to butterflly gardens, orchid gardens, beautiful waterfalls and an array of different adventure sports like inner-tubing and canopying.
It’s important to mention that people from Mindo have been developing a high level of ecological awareness and a clear knowledge that tourism can be a safe, clean and renewable source of income.
It has a humid, sub-tropical climate and a enjoyable temperature that fluctuates between 18 and 24ºC (64.4 and 75.2ºF). This little town has a population of around 3,000 people, and it offers a diverse selection of tourist activities ranging from bird-watching to butterflly gardens, orchid gardens, beautiful waterfalls and an array of different adventure sports like inner-tubing and canopying.
It’s important to mention that people from Mindo have been developing a high level of ecological awareness and a clear knowledge that tourism can be a safe, clean and renewable source of income.
