Discover Mindo with a private driver
Hiring a private driver is the best way to explore Mindo. Personalize your trip and find the most comfortable ride to the Western Andean Cloud Forest in Ecuador.
Mindo is a hidden paradise. It is located on the western slope of the Andes of Ecuador. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most conserved places of cloud forests. Therefore, this area contains the greatest biodiversity in both plant and bird species.
For bird lovers, it is the most recommended place. Thus, there are some places for the observation of many species.
Ask your private driver for the most recommended places for bird watching in Mindo
Refugio Paz de las Aves is one of the most favorite and most visited places in Mindo. Because of its location, only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Quito or 45 minutes from Mindo make it very attractive.
The most alluring of this place is the “Lek of the Cook-of-the-Rock”. It is certainly one of the most extraordinary spectacles that a birdwatcher can appreciate.
Watch the elusive Antpittas
Angel Paz and his brother Rodrigo are the owners of this reserve. They left their farming activities and dedicated themselves to bird watching and conservation. They are the pioneers in hand-feeding several elusive species such as Dark-backed Wood Quail. In the
same way, he does it with several species of Antpittas like Moustached Antpitta, Giant Antpitta, Scale and Ochre-breasted Antpittas. it is something completely amazing. At the same time, Angel mimics the sounds of each species to attract them and these birds respond with relative ease.
In short, it is the best place to observe birds that are very elusive and also to get spectacular photos.
Hire a private driver to San Tadeo Birding in Mindo
San Tadeo is located just 10 minutes from the town of Mindo. Above all, this site is recommended for any birdwatcher or nature enthusiast visiting Mindo. Your private driver will head to this private residence that has been converted to another excellent cloud forest bird viewing and photography site. Further, this efficiently laid out private residence features two different feeder set-ups. The first area features fruit eating birds such as Golden-naped and Black-capped Tanagers, Blue-winged and Black-chinned Mountain-Tanagers, Golden and Beryl-spangled Tanagers , Crimson-rumped Toucanet, and Black-striped Sparrow. After we’ve had being amazed with these spectacular tanagers and colorful toucanets, we can walk dawn a few minutes to their hummingbird feeder. Likewise, here we can expect to see the dazzling colors of Violet-tailed Sylph, Brown Inca, Velvet-purple Coronet, Empress Brilliant and many other stunning hummingbird species on tap here.