Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors to your lodge (please name only one species)?
Choco Toucan
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa, operating since February 14, 2015
How best to travel to your lodge?
By car from Quito airport (2h15m) or from Quito city (2h)
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
- Guided tours in Mindo and different bird reserves of the Choco Andino
- Bird and hummingbird feeders
- Private terraces in each room for bird watching from the rooms
- Guidebooks
- Logistics tailored for birdwatchers (early breakfasts, breakfast boxes, space for briefings, etc.)
- Know-how
Golden-headed Quetzal
What makes your lodge special?
Besides its modern facilities, the personalization of the service
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds your lodge offers good chances to see?
- Choco Toucan
- Yellow-Throated Toucan
- Collared Aracari
- Blue-Necked Tanager
- Golden Tanager
- Red-Headed Barbet
- Yellow-Tailed Oriole
- Rufous Motmot
- Orange-Billed Sparrow
- Summer Tanager
- Buff-Throated Saltator
- Bananaquit
- Orange-Billed Euphonia
- Purple-Throated Woodstar
- White-Necked Jacobin
- White-Whiskered Hermit
- Western Emerald
- White-Booted Racket-Tail
- Andean Emerald
- Tawny-Bellied Hermit
Yellow-tailed Oriole
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why?
There is activity all year round, but especially in the rainy season October – May when there is more activity.
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them.
We are members of CREST Platinum (Center for Responsible Travel)
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?
Bring a camera, lenses and memory cards, binoculars, waterproof jackets, waterproof shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, list of birds you want to see.
Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.
At the lodge, we have a pool, hot tubs in the rooms, and a spa.
In Mindo, there are many activities such as hiking to the waterfalls, cable car, butterfly house, orchid garden, chocolate tour, coffee tour, canopy, tubing.
Dana
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
Directly to our email: info@lasterrazasdedana.com or via our WhatsApp +593 939565819
Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers of 10,000 Birds?
Mindo is the perfect place for a birdwatching adventure. As it is a valley, some species from different altitudes can be seen. Additionally, due to its central location, you can take daily tours to different reserves, hides, and leks to see specific species and make Mindo your headquarters. At the same time, Las Terrazas de Dana is the best option in Mindo. Its infrastructure, location, and personalized service make us the highest-ranked hotel.
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