Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve - A Natural Sanctuary in the Valley of Tandayapa very close to Ecuador's capital Quito.

We offer our guests a unique stay above the forest canopy! Some prefer our 4-storey geodesic dome, while others prefer our unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House, or our secluded San Luis house. 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 magical activity of the forests..

- We have an excellent network of trails, over 10 km in length, ranging from easy to genuine adventure.

- We have 4 waterfalls on the property of 700 hectares, all deep in the forest and truly beautiful.

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.

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.

Our different houses offer single, double, triple and family rooms with private baths and balconies. There is also a dormitory-style, shared bath accommodation, with 360 degree views and a large balcony!

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!

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The Trailhead House has a 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 birds 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.

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For honeymooners or families or others who just want their own company... San Luis House offers a private sanctuary.

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Our Bamboo house close to the Trailhead House offers further 3 rooms - one with 4 beds upstairs and access to a 2 storey balcony with an extra bed and a true birds 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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The cozy Bellavista Mirador Suite and Pichincha Suite, with ample spaces for couples, or nice for a small family. Spectacular views over the Tandayapa Valley .

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And our famous Dome, the only construction of its type in Ecuador! It has 5 private rooms, each with balcony looking out to the forest, and its 3rd and 4th floors with the dorm room /communal area with 10 beds and amazing views over the canopy..

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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 It is 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!!