Travel guide · Andes
Magical Mindo and the Equator: complete tour guide
Stand on latitude 0°0′0″ at the Intiñán Museum, descend into the Andean Chocó, follow cacao from bean to bar and combine waterfalls, a cable car and guided river tubing.
This guide brings together the essential information to prepare your trip and decide whether the experience fits your dates, interests and pace.
Main places
Esta guía conecta Intiñán Museum, Mindo butterfly garden, Chocolate tour and tasting, Nambillo cable car and waterfall sanctuary, Mindo River tubing.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · Hotel pickup, breakfast and Intiñán Museum at the equator
- Day 1 · Scenic descent into the Andean Chocó and guided butterfly garden visit
- Day 1 · Hotel check-in, country lunch and bean-to-bar chocolate tasting
- Day 1 · Free evening and overnight in Mindo
- Day 2 · Breakfast, cable car and walk through the waterfall sanctuary
- Day 2 · Lunch and two hours of guided tubing on the Mindo River
- Day 2 · Change of clothes and private return to Quito, Otavalo or Ibarra
Included
- Private SUV transportation with Wi-Fi
- Tour guide
- 1 hotel night in Mindo
- Breakfasts and à la carte lunches
- Snacks
- Scheduled admissions and tastings
- Two-hour tubing with safety equipment
What to bring
- Swimsuit and two quick-dry changes of clothes
- Walking shoes with good grip
- Warm or windproof jacket
- Eco-friendly repellent and biodegradable sunscreen
- Small towel and waterproof electronics pouch
- Valid passport or ID
Not included
- Dinner on day 1
- Alcoholic drinks, tips and personal purchases
- Additional travel insurance
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Stand on latitude 0°0′0″ at the Intiñán Museum, descend into the Andean Chocó, follow cacao from bean to bar and combine waterfalls, a cable car and guided river tubing.
View the related tour →