We leave Quito in the morning to head towards the northwest route Quito Calacali Mindo.
In approximately one hour and 45 minutes we will find ourselves at the entrance of one of the microclimates of the area towards the Pacific coast, the cloud forest where we have a great biodiversity in both flora and fauna, located at approximately 1300 meters
The viewpoint of San Tadeo gives us a beautiful experience in contact with nature and to appreciate some varieties of birds in the area among which we have hummingbirds, tangers toucans Woodcreeper etc.. In addition to having a beautiful view of the town of Mindo place declared as a preservation area of the biosphere of Ecuador place in which we offer a wide range of activities for the adventurous as Canopy Rafting tubing.
We continue to the town of Mindo, the second point to visit is the orchidarium in which we have a great variety of species of orchids, bromeliads and Heliconias among the orchids we have approximately 4500 species in Ecuador in this place 250 in addition to having a beautiful experience in contact with the cloud forest.
We continue to the butterfly farm in the same way there is a nice experience and in contact with this environment of this species and to understand a little more of the metamorphosis that these beautiful guardians of nature have.
We will ascend to 2,300 meters to cross in a cable car about 200 meters and take the path down to the waterfall of the river Nambillo low difficulty level, waterfall about 7 m high which forms a natural pool where you can take a refreshing swim.
We will have some time for lunch (no incluido) and to taste some of the typical dishes of the area (not included), such as tilapia or trout freshwater fish.
Finally we will visit a museum of one of the most important export products of Ecuador, the delicious cacao. We will be able to observe the whole process to obtain this delicacy of Ecuador. In addition to having the different plantations of this fruit of the Choco region, and a small store where the different products derived from cacao (no included) are offered.
Finally return to the capital.