New species of hummingbird is registered in Ecuador: Blue-throated Hillstar (Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus)
Ecuador records a new species of hummingbirds: Blue-throated Hillstar (Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus). It was discovered on the border between the provinces of El Oro and Loja. The finding was published on September 26 in the scientific journal AUK, official media of the American Ornithological Society. According to the research team, this new species is endemic to El […]
Why You Should Visit Mindo, Ecuador?
Mindo, Ecuador – a Dream Destination for All Travel Enthusiasts Booking your first tour ever can be an overwhelming thought. With so many spectacular places around the world, choosing one is anything but easy. You’re divided between where you really, really want to go and where you must go. Asking for suggestions from your friends […]
Choco Andino de Pichincha Biosphere Reserve
Choco Andino de Pichincha was declared this Wednesday July 25, 2018 as a new Unesco Biosphere Reserve. The designation was made in Indonesia during the 30th Meeting of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Program. Las Terrazas de Dana Lodge is located in Mindo Ecuador at the hearth of this amazing […]
Magical
ELK (US) – Orbitz review Amazing boutique hotel in the hills overlooking the base of the Andes. Staff was incredible! The customer care and attention is truly the best! Breakfast was healthy, fresh and delicious. We ate dinner a few times at the hotel and a few times in town, town is easy walking distance to hotel. […]
Termas de Papallacta
For a weekend getaway full of relaxation and serenity, visit Papallacta. This small town located in the heart of the Andes Mountains has many activities to soothe the soul and satisfy nature lovers, and is easily accessible from Quito. From the city’s Terminal Terrestre Cumandá, buses depart roughly every 20 minutes and can bring you […]
The best place we have stayed in Ecuador
Amir27 (Israel) – Tripadvisor review VERY RECOMMENDED ! The hotel trusted driver picked us up at the airport with a sign and we walked together to his truck where he welcomes us to Ecuador with a hot herbal tea :) It took us 2.5 hours with a great view and company to get into Mindo, there we […]
Exceptional!
Windcurrent (US) – Tripadvisor review Staying at Las Terrazas de Dana Lodge was wonderful! From the moment we were picked up at our Quito hotel by Marlon, we were in great hands. As he drove, Marlon told us about the various activities available near Mindo and then made the reservations we asked for: to see the Cock […]
Secluded and Luxurious Cloud Forest Getaway
Carson T (US) – Tripadvisor review I have traveled quite a bit and this is one of the nicest overall hotel experiences I have ever had in my life. Here’s why: first and foremost, David and the rest of the staff are so, so nice and accommodating. It’s like staying with friends (friends with boundaries – do […]
Top Notch 6 days Birding Tour and 5 star service!
alicecoleman (US) – Tripadvisor review My husband and me don´t like to write reviews, anyway since the tour we made with Las Terrazas de Dana we must do it!. We stayed at the lodge 6 nights. We made a private tour of 5 days and a extra day just to relax in our bungalow before going home. […]
Wonderful hotel – One of my favorite stays anywhere, ever!
KT1970 (US) – Tripadvisor review I have traveled quite a bit and this is one of the nicest overall hotel experiences I have ever had in my life. Here’s why: first and foremost, David and the rest of the staff are so, so nice and accommodating. It’s like staying with friends (friends with boundaries – do not […]
in Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador!