Vinicio Pérez, the owner of the Birdwatcher's House Hostel and restaurant, is also a seasoned English speaking tour guide in Mindo and all Ecuador. He is born in the Mindo region and knows the area like he back of his hand. Learn more...Camera, binoculars, rainjacket, walking shoes (rubber boots are useful in the winter).
From Quito, take any bus heading toward Mindo or Los Bancos. Mindo-bound buses leave from the bus station “La Ofelia” in northern Quito in the morning and afternoon. 
More frequent buses (at least one per hour) leave for Los Bancos from the “Carcelen” bus station also in northern Quito. Ask the bus driver to let you off at the entrance to Mindo “La entrada a Mindo” which is also known as “La Y.” From here, ask a taxi (which are sometimes trucks), to take to Vinicio Perez’s Birdwatcher’s Lodge near Santa Rosa. From Mindo, hire any taxi (again oftentimes they are trucks) to take you to the Birdwatcher’s Lodge owned by Vinicio Perez near Santa Rosa.
The comfortable rooms costs USD 20.00,- per person per night a delicious breakfast is included, as well the use of free Wi-Fi internet and the Jacuzzi. Our rooms in our hostel in Mindo have a bathroom ensuite and have hot water. For reservations please do not hesitate to Contact us here...
