Birdwatching in Mindo is the premier activity in the region, given the biodiversity of birds that flourish in this area. There are hundreds of species of birds found throughout the Mindo Valley! Even for those not into birding, Mindo can be a perfect place to try it, given all the birds found here. Birders often travel to Mindo to seek out species such as toucans, parrots, quetzals, and even umbrella birds!

Taking a bird-watching tour in Mindo is truly the best way to actually find many of these coveted bird species. Our professional guides not only know where to look but also bring along high-powered telescopes to see these birds that are often way up in a tree or flying high overhead.

Birding tours should start early in the morning (6am!) and take 3-4 hours.