MINDO LOCATION

Mindo is a rural parish in Ecuador, located in San Miguel de los Bancos canton in the province of Pichincha. The parish is known for its growing ecotourism industry based in the Mindo-Nambillo Protected Forest. The Mindo area ranges from approximately 1400 to 4780m above sea level, and the geographical coordinates are 0° 20' 0" South, 78° 48' 0" West; its most popular attractions are typical of the cloud forest flora and fauna.

Temperatures range from about 15ºC – 24ºC (60ºF – 75ºF), and rain storms are common throughout the year, although the climate is driest from May – September. July - October are the busiest months for overseas tourists, but weekends and national holidays throughout the year find many people from places nearby in Mindo.