Mindo

Mindo is a town north and west of Quito that is noted for butterflies, orchids and hummingbirds.  Tubbing on a nearby stream also is popular.  Fresh trout appears on most of the several café menus and is a fine choice.  The town’s main drag ice cream shop often sells out.  The central plaza needs some serious rehab.  A Cuban fellow will give you a fine tour in his open truck-like vehicle that he has fashioned out of an ancient, Chinese-built motorcycle.  ATVs can be rented by the hour.  The prices of all things to do, see and eat are very reasonable.

The drive is a bit more than an hour from Quito.

A “boomlet” of sorts is underway due to growing attention the tiny town is getting from Quito families choosing to establish secondary homes or cabins there.

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