Birdwatching in Mindo
One of the richest birdwatching destinations in the world, with over 500 species recorded in the Ecuadorian Chocó cloud forest.
Certified National Guides
Local experts who know every trail, every call, and every species in the cloud forest.
Certified National GuideNatalia Escobar
Certified national guide specialized in birdwatching in the Ecuadorian Chocó cloud forest. She knows every trail around Mindo, with particular expertise in hummingbirds, tanagers, and antpittas.
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Certified National GuideJulia Patiño
Certified national guide with extensive knowledge of Mindo's private reserves. Expert in Chocó endemic birds, especially the Andean Cock-of-the-rock and lowland species at Silanche.
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Birdwatching Packages
Tour combinations curated by the agency, at a single price.
Zuro Loma & Alambi Reserve
23 de Junio & Milpe Reserve
Paz de las Aves Sanctuary
Silanche Reserve
Birdwatchers House & Oilbird Reserve
Amagusa & Sachaguatusa Reserve
Full Chocó Cloud Forest — 6 Days
Full Chocó Cloud Forest — 6 Days
Iconic Species
Some of the most sought-after birds by birders from around the world
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Ensifera ensifera
Spotted at:Zuro Loma · Alambi Reserve
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruvianus
Spotted at:Paz de las Aves
Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan
Andigena laminirostris
Spotted at:Birdwatchers House · Oilbird Reserve
Long-wattled Umbrellabird
Cephalopterus penduliger
Spotted at:23 de Junio · Milpe Reserve
Barred Puffbird
Nystalus radiatus
Spotted at:Silanche Reserve
Glistening-green Tanager
Chlorochrysa phoenicotis
Spotted at:Amagusa · Sachaguatusa Reserve
Birdwatching Tours
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