From Quilotoa to Mindo (1)

Woke up for sunrise, skipped breakfast and went directly to the bus because it is a long journey from Quilotoa to Mindo: CAMPINETA to ZUMBAHUA (0,5h), Bus to Latacunga (1,5h), Bus to Quito (2h), Uber to the other bus terminal in the north (1h), taxi to another bus terminal (0,1h) because we didn’t wanna wait 4h for the next direct bus for Mindo, bus to the access to Mindo (2,5h), taxi to the town of Mindo (0,25h). In total we needed 8,5h for 320km.

It didn't take long since we left Quito, and we could see white clouds rolling over lush green trees and vegetation from the bus windows. The immediate change of scenery was unbelievable, and it meant the only thing.

We were getting nearer to a small Ecuadorian village Mindo and Mindo Cloud Forest to be precise, which is known as a paradise for bird watchers, waterfall lovers, and those who like to enjoy the right mixture of adventure, nature, and relaxed vibe.Read more