Shots From Mindo, Ecuador

Last week we went to Mindo for 2 days. Mindo is a small city located to the North-West from Quito, and is known for the high biodiversity of its surroundings.

Here some shots from the trip:

The day before the trip we stayed with my dad in the North of Quito, so we could leave early in the morning from the bus terminal.

We took a bus called “San Pedrito” #19

Eating Tilapia (St. Peter’s Fish) in Mindo

Playing with bamboo sticks, near the river

Carlos were trying to fly so we can go faster

After about 3 hours walking uphill, we reached our goal. However, it was too late to ride the tarabita.

A tarabita is a basket hanging from a rope bridge, like a primitive cable car.

Back to the hostel

Night walk looking for frogs, insects and other little animals of the forest

The next day we were the first to ride the tarabita

View from the tarabita

The small city, to the left

This patient dragonfly waited until I was done taking a good picture of her

Cocoons, in the butterfly farm

Loved these luxurious cocoons!

Inside the butterfly farm

Resting in the hammock. There were lots of hummingbirds, that I failed to picture. Too quick for my lense!

Back in Quito, waiting for the bus

Next time I’m bringing a mosquito net!

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