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* [http://www.mindocloudforest.org/ Mindo cloudforest foundation] |
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* [http://www.pachijalreserve.com/ Reserva Ecologica Pachijal, an Ecolodge in the Cloudforest of Mindo] |
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Revision as of 14:40, 13 November 2007
Mindo is a district in the canton of Los Bancos 84 km west of Quito, with a rapidly growing tourist industry based on Ecotourism in the Mindo-Nambillo Protected Forest. Small commercial enterprises exhibiting butterflies, hummingbirds, orchids and bromeliads abound.
The Mindo area ranges from approximately 1400 to 4780m above sea level, and its most popular attractions are typical of the cloud forest flora and fauna. Temperatures range from about 15ºC – 24ºC (60ºF – 75ºF), and rain storms are common throughout the year, although the climate is driest from May – September.
July - October are the busiest months for overseas tourists, but weekends and national holidays throughout the year find many Quiteños in Mindo.
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