Mindo Lodges

... lighting the living room of the lodge. We thought it a really nice touch at first: then Peter informed us that the lodges have no electricity; the candles were our only form of light until the following morning - apart from our trusty maglites of ...

Buena Cloud forest is located about an hour west of Quito. There are very attractive lodges with beautiful views of the forest. There are also many interesting birds and the vegetation is very attractive. This was a day when we went on a hike in ...

... hummingbirds and the very rare Hooded mountain Tanager. I loved supporting a lodge which is so well set in their responsible approach towards the environment. We need more tourism lodges that take such care to reduce their impact on the ...

... and bathroom (which was not bad given I booked and paid for one of the cheaper rooms!). The place is similar to the jungle lodges in that you get to do walks through the forest, and they feed you! It is also incredibly relaxing, with a large patio area ...

... were among victims of the robbery. Armed robberies have also taken place over the years in other areas where jungle lodges are located. For this reason we advise general caution when booking or staying in remote areas. Armed assaults involving serious ...