Ecuador’s fascinating geography and unique landscapes, with easy and comfortable access to all areas, allows for birdwatching in the montane and cloud forests surrounding the volcanoes in the high Andes, home to many endemic and stunning birds.
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| Tandayapa is a crossroad settlement at 5,248 feet (1,600 meters) on the western slope of the Andes in Pichincha where the old road from Quito to Nono bifurcates, one proceeding to Mindo and beyond and the other to Nanegal. Take the old Nono-Mindo road, a well-known birding road that descends the west slope of the Andes from Quito that leads to the rich Montane and Cloud Forests. These are the habitat of the Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Dark-backedWood-Quail, Purplebibbed, whitetip, Gorgeted Sunangel, Giant Antpitta,Tanager Finch,Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Toucan Barbet, and the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. Lunch at Bellavista, surrounded by a surprising amount of hummingbirds around the feeders |
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Tandayapa is a crossroad settlement at 5,248 feet (1,600 meters) on the western slope of the Andes in Pichincha where the old road from Quito to Nono bifurcates, one proceeding to Mindo and beyond and the other to Nanegal. Take the old Nono-Mindo road, a well-known birding road that descends the west slope of the Andes from Quito that leads to the rich Montane and Cloud Forests. These are the habitat of the Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Dark-backedWood-Quail, Purplebibbed Whitetip, Gorgeted Sunangel, Giant Antpitta,Tanager Finch,Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Toucan Barbet, and the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan. Lunch at Bellavista, surrounded by a surprising amount of hummingbirds around the feeders.
Bellavista is deep in the heart of the cloud forest, where clouds and trees blend in a tapestry of mystery and magic. It's a place for adventure, relaxation and deep contact with nature, home to hundreds of species of plants, birds and other animals. Return to Quito in the afternoon |
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Dress in layers (T-shirt, blouse, sweater, and coat). This tour includes walking at altitudes of 3,200-3,600 meters (10,496-11808 feet). (Sun protection (SPF 40). Hat or cap. Good walking shoes and extra pairs of socks. Rain occurs throughout the year, although the climate is driest from May to September.
Temperature: 15° to 28° C / 59° to 82° F |
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