This was my first birdwatching experience with a guide so I really didn't know what to expect. I was overall pleased with the amount of birds I saw but will stay at another lodge on my next trip. First of all my wife contacted Vinicio 2 days before our stay and he said that he was available and would pick... More

This is my first visit to Ecuador, the main reason I came here was to do some birdwatching. I brought my camera, binoculars and my birdbook. The guide, Vinicio, was said to have 32 years experience in birding. I could not wait for the trip. But it ended differently. I don't know how to say it, but it looked as... More

We would concur with a previous reviewer that Birdwatcher’s House is not recommended. As that reviewer stated, the lodging has moved out of Mindo, and is now located a $10+ taxi ride from Mindo, 5 km. from San Tadeo up a long cobbled/dirt road then 1 km. down a rocky road. The owner and bird guide, Vinicio Perez, does have... More

This hotel has now moved out of town about 40 minutes ($10-$15 cab ride) down a horrendously bumpy road. It's so far out you won't want to go back to Mindo very often/at all, so it's not a good base if you're trying to see things in Mindo. For the birders- I can't recommend it very highly. It's cold, there... More

Lovely clean, quiet rooms and generally a great atmosphere. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.

A evry clean and immaculately presented hostel in a quiet part of Mindo. The host Vinicio is veru helpful and is a fund of knowledge on birds apart from his own superb photos which decorate the walls. His staff are very friendly and attentive. I would recommend the hostel for anyone with an interest in Natural History. Vinicio can organise... More

The staff was very friendly and made the experience in Mindo that much greater. The hostal was very cozy and comfortable.

My teenage daughter and I stayed here in Mindo for one night during our trip to Ecuador. The hotel is beautiful with impeccably clean rooms, tiled bathrooms and eating area, and the rooms are cool and comfortable. There is a lovely garden and walk outside with hummingbird feeders and chairs to sit in. Next to that is a quiet area... More

Walking distance from downtown Mindo with many choices of restaurants. We came for the birding, but there is great adventure here as well.