Your Travel Experience with chilepro
Day 1
Yanacocha Reserve
Morning: Yanacocha is located on the northwestern flank of Volcán Pichincha, 3200-3400 m above sea level. The cloud forests in this area are one of the best places to spot rare hummingbirds, such as the critically endangered black-breasted puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis), which have a tiny habitat around the Volcán Pichincha. In 2005, the black-breasted puffleg was adopted as the animal emblem of Quito and the reserve was declared a natural heritage of the city. This forest has been supplying water to Quito since pre-Columbian times and today is an important source of water for northern Quito and the city of Nono.
Mindo
Evening: You will arrive in Mido in the evening, a small village surrounded by cloud forest. Naturelovers from all over the world come here to explore nature and discover the diversity of brids that live here. The garden terrace is filled with bird feeders for hummingbirds, it allows you to wait for hummingbirds to come and take amazing pictures. Stay at Sisakuna Lodge.
Day 2
Mindo
Morning: Today's morning you will drive to the Mindo river edge. From here you aboard a cable car to the Mindo Nambillo Reserve. Depending on the weather and you abilities you'll hike through the reserve and may visit a butterfly farm.
Return to Quito
Afternoon: You return to Quito. A long the way you have the option to visit an Orchid-Farm or a waterfall.