Finding Five Species of Toucans in Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador by Tom Shearman on 25th March, 2025 See the five Toucans in Mindo, Ecuador. “With luck, you’ll spot all five Toucans in Mindo’s cloud forest in the next 72 hours.” My guide’s optimism felt as fragile and light as the mosses wisping around a nearby lichenous Ocotea tree. Still, it was 05.30, and the morning light was bringing clarity to an increasingly …
Best Time to Visit Ecuador: Weather & Seasons by Kat Dougal on 11th March, 2025 Best time to visit Ecuador explained. When is the best time to visit Ecuador? Ecuador is a year-round travel destination thanks to its location on the equator. That said, its weather is best defined by region. Many of its Andean mountain ranges have their own micro-climates. The best time to visit Ecuador and its diverse …
A Review of Ecuador’s Best Cloud Forest Lodges by Kat Dougal on 7th March, 2025 Finding Ecuador’s best cloud forest lodges Ecuador’s cloud forest is a magnet for those searching for wildlife, bird watching and the elusive spectacled bear. Ecuador is blessed with many sustainable eco-lodges nestled in the misty cloud forests. These lodges are fantastic bases for exploring the cloud forest’s flora and fauna. Each lodge often has specific …
