Chocó Bioregion

Birdwatching in Mindo

One of the richest birdwatching destinations in the world, with over 500 species recorded in the Ecuadorian Chocó cloud forest.

500+
Recorded species
6
Tour days available
#1
Birding destination Ecuador

Certified National Guides

Local experts who know every trail, every call, and every species in the cloud forest.

Natalia EscobarCertified National Guide

Natalia 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.

Specialties

ColibríesAntpittasTangarasFotografía de aves

Languages

EspañolEnglish
Julia PatiñoCertified National Guide

Julia 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.

Specialties

Gallo de la PeñaAves endémicas ChocóReservas privadasTours de 6 días

Languages

EspañolEnglish

Birdwatching Packages

Tour combinations curated by the agency, at a single price.

Zuro Loma & Alambi Reserve

Zuro Loma · Alambi1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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23 de Junio & Milpe Reserve

23 de Junio · Milpe1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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Paz de las Aves Sanctuary

Paz de las Aves1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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Silanche Reserve

Silanche Reserve1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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Birdwatchers House & Oilbird Reserve

Birdwatchers House · Oilbird Reserve1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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Amagusa & Sachaguatusa Reserve

Amagusa · Sachaguatusa1 dayMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
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Full tour

Full Chocó Cloud Forest — 6 Days

Zuro Loma · Paz de las Aves · Milpe · Silanche · Amagusa6 daysMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
Certified guidePrivate transport5 nights lodgingFull boardAll entrance fees
Full tour

Full Chocó Cloud Forest — 6 Days

Zuro Loma · Paz de las Aves · Milpe · Silanche · Amagusa6 daysMax. 6 people
Price to be confirmed
Certified guidePrivate transport5 nights lodgingFull boardAll entrance fees

Iconic Species

Some of the most sought-after birds by birders from around the world

Birdwatching Tours

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