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Mindo is renowned as the best birdwatching site in South America. It is home to more than 400 bird species. Thanks to the Andes and the equatorial line our small but diverse country has almost all types of climate, from permafrost to equatorial, creating fascinating ecosystems. Ecuador, covering just 0,02% of the Earth’s surface, supports about 10% of all the planet’s bird species.
Tulipe is a special forest located on the equator between 900 to 1600 meters above sea level. Technically called Andean Humid Forest, it’s more commonly known as Cloud Forest. Hot equatorial air from the Pacific Ocean hits the steeps slopes of the Andes, rises up and bathes the mountains with moisture and clouds. Because of this unique climate combination the forest houses plants and animals unknown in other parts of the world.
Mindo is considered to be one of the top-ranking destinations for bird-watchers. The neighboring valley of Tandayapa is also globally renowned for its rich diversity of birds. For a novice bird-watcher, simply walking from Nono to Tandayapa is in itself a pleasant and satisfying experience because the scant traffic allows you to drive slowly and stop anywhere you detect activity, especially from 2,000m upwards, where it is possible to find trees typical of subtropical climates that often attract flocks of birds, the best example being “guarumos” or Trumpet tree (Cecropia sp.)
Mindo is renowned as the best birdwatching site in South America. It is home to more than 400 bird species. Thanks to the Andes and the equatorial line our small but diverse country has almost all types of climate, from permafrost to equatorial, creating fascinating ecosystems. Ecuador, covering just 0,02% of the Earth’s surface, supports about 10% of all the planet’s bird species.
Bellavista at 2350 meters (7710 ft.) is the highest reserve and the most convenient place to see the incredible plate billed Mountain Toucan. Mindo is renowned as the best birdwatching site in South America. It is home to more than 400 bird species. Thanks to the Andes and the equatorial line our small but diverse country has almost all types of climate, from permafrost to equatorial, creating fascinating ecosystems. Ecuador, covering just 0,02% of the Earth’s surface, supports about 10% of all the planet’s bird species.
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