Nanegalito Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.
Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.
Yesterday I posted a female Violet-tailed Sylph, and today we have the much showier male. It's a wonder that they can fly with such long tail feathers, but clearly the reproductive advantage outweighs any such inconvenience.
In addition to the Giant Antpitta, we also got to see a Yellow-breasted Antpitta looking for an easy breakfast. This guy was much smaller, and I can't imagine trying to find one out in the forest. At Refugio Paz del las Aves, Angel Paz and his family have successfully converted their 70 hectare forest into a world-renowned bird sanctuary. A must visit on any trip to Ecuador.
Without a doubt, one of the strangest looking birds I've ever seen is the male Andean Cock-of-the-rock. This color-blocked bird sports a disk-like crest on his head which obfuscates his entire face when viewed from the side. Although these birds are not endangered, the best way to view them is to find a lek where groups of males compete for females by showing off their plumage in elaborate displays that include bobbing, hopping, and making a variety of calls. The leks are only active in the early morning (6-8am) and late afternoon (4-6pm) when the light is just right. The males are also very skittish, so it's important to arrive early and wait patiently in a hide. Also, it helps to cross your fingers. Fortunately, here at Refugio Paz de las Aves there is an easily accessible lek, but to get there in time we had to leave our hotel at 4am (next time we will stay closer). We arrived around 6, but it was a quiet morning for the lek and we really only got a good look at this one bird. We could here other males in the vicinity, but within 20 minutes or our arrival they had all dispersed.
Hostería Sumak Pakari

Hostería Sumak Pakari

3.5 out of 5
Parroquia Nanegalito Nanegalito Pichincha
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanegalito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Tulipe Archaeological Site-Museum ...
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My staying was Absolutely wonderful. The property is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend if you're looking for a nice and quiet stay.

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JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas Quito Pichincha
The price is AU$244 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
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Super clean room, excellent staff, lots of little extras like coconut ice cream cones in the lobby one afternoon.

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Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador Quito Quito
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (931 reviews)
Hotel location is very convenient, close to everything, restaurants, metro station, and most of all safe location. Staff members are helpful and friendly.

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NATAN LODGE <br>Gift of God

NATAN LODGE <br>Gift of God

Nanegalito Pichincha
Stay at this holiday home in Nanegalito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve and Tulipe Archaeological ...
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Balcón Tumpiki

Balcón Tumpiki

3 out of 5
Via Calacaí la Independencia km 69 Nanegalito Pichincha
Stay at this cottage in Nanegalito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mindo Cloud Forest and Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve are ...
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Casa Búho - una casa en medio del bosque!!

Casa Búho - una casa en medio del bosque!!

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Popular places to visit

Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.

Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Tandayapa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve

Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Nanegalito. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve

Activities

Mindo Ziplines Tour, offers a 10-wire tour through the cloud forest where you can enjoy adventure, nature, adrenaline.

Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line

AU$31
per adult
Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line
Hummingbird Watching

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

AU$134
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
Mindo Adventure.

Mindo: Bird watching, Chocolate, Waterfall and Adventure

AU$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mindo: Bird watching, Chocolate, Waterfall and Adventure
Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Ecuador

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature

AU$134
per adult
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature
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Mindo: Sensory massage in nature, experience the cloud forest

AU$82
per adult
Mindo: Sensory massage in nature, experience the cloud forest
Mindo Day Tour - Birds, Waterfalls, Chocolate Tasting

Mindo Cloud Forest - Nature & Birds - Personalized Day Trip

AU$237
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Mindo Cloud Forest - Nature & Birds - Personalized Day Trip
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