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| Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve - A Natural Sanctuary in the Mindo area of Ecuador |
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We offer our guests a unique stay above the forest canopy! Some prefer our 4-storey , thatch-roofed geodesic dome, while others prefer our unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House , or our House in the Woods. And for the budget-minded, we offer our Research Station / Hostel or camping options.
The 360 degree view from the dome allows you to gaze upon the rugged peaks of Pichincha and Cotacachi in the distance. You can also sit out on your private balcony and observe the activity at your own hummingbird feeder. |
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In this lofty paradise you can lie in bed and watch the sun rise over Bellavista or watch the mist lift from the deep valleys below. |
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Our Lodge offers all the comforts of home: hot showers, comfortable beds, friendly staff, plenty of relaxation, and delicious food. Our kitchen staff provides the finest in Ecuadorian and international cuisine (vegetarian, trout, chicken - red meat not usually offered) and refreshments. Full board and individual meals are provided. |
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The Dome offers 5 double rooms with private baths and balconies. On the top two floors, we have dormitory-style, shared bath accommodation, with 360 degree views and a large balcony! |
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Plenty of relaxation.
Watch the mist lift from the deep valleys below. |
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If you want to be alone in your forest cabin, we have a 2 storey house with a bathroom on each floor, offering complete seclusion, truly your own mountain forest hideaway! |
| Our Bamboo House |
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| Close to the Dome offers a further 3 rooms - one with 4 beds upstairs and access to a 2 storey balcony with an extra bed and a true bird´s eye view of the Tandayapa Valley! Downstairs there are two rooms, each with private bath and also a nice big balcony. Designed for small groups or families, people are finding this to be a wonderful alternative!!. |
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| Staff speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Optional packages include transport to and from Quito or Mindo and by arrangement elsewhere. |
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| The "Trailhead House" Is our newest construction made of brick and wood designed to fit into the forest and the surrounding landscape. We have included spacious balconies each with chairs and hammocks, where our guests can rest while watching the hummingbirds come and go. The house has two floors and is decorated in our very own Bellavista style. It can accommodate a family of 6 on the second floor and has a couple of very cosy double rooms on the first floor." |
And for honeymooners.......
or others who just want their own company..... Gloria´s House offers a private sanctuary.
That makes a total of 16 rooms with private bath, and 12 beds in shared accommodation, so families and larger groups can be accommodated in comfort. |
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Full board and individual meals are provided.
Ecuadorian and international cuisine : ( vegetarian, trout, chicken - red meat not usually offered) and refreshments. |
As of 2006, we offer our new Bellavista Suite, with ample space for a couple, or nice for a small family. Spectacular views over the Tandayapa Valley . |
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| For budget-minded travelers with an adventurous edge, we offer a self-catering hostel, as well as private camping areas within the reserve. The hostel, open year-round, doubles as a research station . A simple but comfortable facility, with the same trails and the same vastness of forest. Scientists are very welcome! We encourage study groups and retreats, and for student groups (any age), Bellavista at only 2 hours from Quito is ideal for a study program - ask for details!! |
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