Situated within a magical Andean cloud forest, the Tandayapa Valley is a popular site along the Old Quito-Nono-Mindo road, which runs northwest of Quito. Tandayapa Valley boasts a spectacular tropical jungle environment making it a perfect getaway for nature lovers. It is a world-famous birding area known for its diverse and a plentiful hummingbird population as well as over 300 other bird species. The valley offers visitors a fantastic selection of activities including bird watching, horse riding and hiking along countless hiking trails through lush forested mountain slopes and deep gorges.