What You Will Do
Mindo
Located at the western base of the Pichincha volcano, with a temperate climate, possessor of an exuberant fauna and flora which make this ecological region one of the most attractive places for tourism.
We include three main activities in order to take advantage of the full day. Our goal is to make you live the experience and enjoy the day to the fullest.
We will leave Quito early in the morning, taste a typical and traditional breakfast, and then continue with the visit of the butterflies in Mindo. The Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies. Here tourists learn about the growth process of butterflies and can feed them.
Our second stop will be the waterfalls, where we can enjoy the nature and beauty of the cloud forest.
For our last stop, we will visit the chocolate tour. In this place, we will be able to learn about the process and preparation of this delicacy. Finally, we will have lunch before returning to Quito.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Mariposas de Mindo
1 hour
Here will be our first stop, the Mindo butterfly farm has a great variety of species of multicolored butterflies, we will have a brief introduction with the guide of the place, then we will enter the facilities where we will be able to observe a great variety of butterflies and their development process, and at the same time interact with them through the food that is found in the place, without a doubt an unforgettable experience.
2
Santuario de Cascadas
3 hours
In our second stop we are going to visit the waterfalls, we will start by crossing the tarabita where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the cloud forest characteristic of Mindo, then we will hike through the forest for approximately three hours, where we will make some stops to enjoy the waterfalls and their crystal clear water.
3
El Quetzal de Mindo with Chocolate Tour
2 hours
Finally we will visit Quetzal chocolate tour where we will be able to observe the cacao process and also taste this delicious delicacy, before returning to Quito we will enjoy an exquisite typical local lunch.
The return to Quito will be two more hours
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