MINDO RAINFOREST: COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & CLOUD FOREST

Immerse yourself in the lush cloud forests of Mindo. Discover how local families produce artisanal chocolate and coffee, and explore a rich habitat of butterflies, hummingbirds, and waterfalls.

Highlights: Coffee & cacao tours, butterfly garden, birdwatching, canopy walk.

Focus: Agro-tourism, biodiversity, local entrepreneurship.

Mindo Rainforest: Coffee, Chocolate & Cloud Forest

Duration: Full-day tour (approx. 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

Overview: Journey to the lush cloud forests of Mindo, a biodiverse paradise just two hours from Quito. Meet local families producing world-class coffee and chocolate, and explore one of the richest birdwatching areas in the world. A perfect mix of nature, flavor, and sustainable adventure.

Sustainable Impact: This tour promotes environmental education, agro-tourism, and supports local families and cooperatives working in organic and sustainable farming.

Recommendations:

• Rain jacket or poncho
• Insect repellent
• Hiking shoes or sneakers
• Camera/binoculars for birdwatching

Price: From $95 USD per person (3 pax minimum)

Optional zipline or tubing can be added on-site

07:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Quito

10:00 AM – Chocolate farm tour (bean-to-bar process + tasting)

11:30 AM – Coffee experience with local grower (harvesting and roasting)

01:00 PM – Organic lunch at eco-lodge or community-run restaurant

02:30 PM – Butterfly garden and hummingbird observation

• Private transport (round trip)
• Certified bilingual guide
• Entrance to chocolate and coffee farms
• Butterfly sanctuary ticket
• Lunch with local ingredients