Mindo
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Introduction
Mindo is one of the best birdwatching destinations in the world. It's only a small village but has developed itself as a tourist destination.
Sights and Activities
Birdwatching. Many of the hotels and hostals offer birdwatching tours or can put you in touch with a local guide. You will see various species of hummingbirds, there are over 15 different species in the area. Some of the hotels put out feeders full of nectar which attract the birds so it is easy to see and photograph them. For an idea of what you might see, look at the hummingbirds photo gallery: http://www.progresoverde.org/ecuador-hummingbirds.html
Tubing (floating down local rivers on inflated inner tubes).
Walking
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
By Car
By Bus
About 2 and a half hours from Quito, at a cost of around $2.50. Buses fill up early at weekends so book ahead.
By Boat
Eat
Drink
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