The Protective Forest Mindo-Nambillo

Enjoying a horseback riding in Mindo

Last summer, I went on a horseback riding around these beautiful forests in Mindo, Ecuador. I was afraid to go horseback riding. so I  almost didn`t go to this wonderful place. Fortunately, there were some great guides, and they really helped me. Amazingly, it was really awesome. Well I`ve been very tired, but It was the most exciting experience I`ve ever had! I have seen orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses, lichens and numerous species of tropical birds as toucans, parrots, owls, wild duck, quetzals, robins, hummingbirds, caciques and others. I didn`t see the butterfly garden, unfortunately, so maybe I`ll go back. 

Mindo is one of the principal attractions of ecotourism in Ecuador. I greatly enjoyed this wonderful place for all landscapes that Mindo has. 


Mindo is located in a warm valley to 1(one) hour from Quito and has an exceptional fauna and flora. 
I hope you can visit this beautiful place and have a great experience as I was able to enjoy. 



For my next trip. I planning to go to Galapagos Islands. I`ve always wanted to know Galapagos Islands, also I `ve always wanted to be scuba diving with sea lions, giant green turtles, penguins and numerous species of tropical fish. 
This place is wonderful and beautiful and has an exceptional fauna and flora.

THIS IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE PLACE IN THE ECUADOR.

Mindo is one of the most interesting attractions of ecotourism in Ecuador, is the most beautiful natural place in my country.

It is located in a valley, in that some 19,000 hectares are protected in what is known as "The Protective Forest Mindo Nambillo".

It is the most amazing place in Ecuador and South America. 

Many people come to Ecuador every year to enjoy Mindo and to see the ecosystem that is home to about 500 varieties of birds and 90 species of butterflies. Also in the Mindo Park has been identified more than 170 species of orchids and bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens.

This place have the most incredible fauna and flora of the country.

Mindo there are practiced adventure sports such as mountain climbing, horse riding, mountain biking, white water rafting or rafting.

This place have the most exciting adventure sports.

Mindo is the best attraction natural of the Ecuador, after Galapagos Islands.

Delicious Gastronomy in Mindo

Mindo is a beautiful place, is very touristic by the fauna, flora, and you should not forget the typical meal. 
Enjoying nature and the rivers in Mindo not the only thing that can be done in this town. One of the attractions of the place are trout fresh caught in the rivers of the area. These dishes are found in the local restaurants and can be found at prices ranging from $ 3.50 in the village or $ 6 in lodges that include a gourmet touch as Sachatamia.

If you visit Mindo, you should try some of the typical dishes. When you visit Mindo, you will find a lot of meal, for example Tilapia with salad and fried plantains, Ceviche palmetto, Trout with garlic, Sancocho, Chicken Broth, among others.

A often the people eat this meal in Mindo, but you can order it in a restaurant in all the country, or buy on the street in places called agachaditos in Ecuador. There are many foods that are similar to those of other provinces of the Sierra Region but in Mindo, these are the typical meals.




Tilapia with salad and fried plantains: A tilapia, rice, fried plantains and salad. They are good with lemon.




Cebiche palmetto:

Ingredients:



1 jar of 1 kg of canned palm heart.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
4 tablespoons tomato sauce (ketchup).
1 tablespoon mustard.
1 chopped red onion bulb in pen.
1 red pepper finely chopped and seeded.
1 sprig of cilantro chopped fine.
1 sprig of parsley finely chopped.
1 cup (250 mL) of orange juice.
1 cup (250 mL) of fresh lemon juice.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

Cut into medallions palm and place in a bowl.

Add the lemon juice, orange juice, onion, cilantro, parsley, mustard, ketchup and chopped pepper.

Add salt and pepper to taste and add the olive oil.

Cool and serve with chips of green banana or roasted corn.


Trout with garlic: 


Ingredients: trout, salt, garlic, butter, Olive oil, white wine, Salt and pepper, Chicken soup, Wheat flour.



Then come and enjoy all this variety of delicious dishes. We await you in Mindo.