NORTHWEST
Discover Ecuador's rich history and natural beauty with our exciting program that takes you from Quito to the enigmatic Tulipe Ruins and charming Mindo.
We invite you to do it together!
Full-day tour
Our program will immerse you in the mystery of ancient pre-Inca cultures in Tulipe, where ruins reveal stories buried in time. The northwest of the province of Pichincha offers various alternatives for nature, culture, chocolate and coffee tastings. It will be a magnificent journey through different microclimates, learning about ancestral cultures and enjoying delicious Fino and Aroma coffee and chocolate.
- 8 o'clock
- 8:00 a.m.
INCLUDES
- Bilingual guide
- Tourist transportation
- Tickets to tourist attractions
- Tourist lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Items not specified
ITINERARY
1
Tulipe Site Museum
The Tulipe Site Museum and Ceremonial Center is a subtropical sanctuary where the Yumbos, ancient inhabitants of the area, applied their knowledge of architecture and geometry to honor their gods (Moon, Earth, Water). In Tulipe, there are seven sunken structures that were used for purification, initiation, fertility, and gratitude rituals. Alongside these stone structures and along the course of the rivers, several petroglyphs were found that show symbols closely relating human beings to the cosmos.
2
Frajares Estate
Frajales is a specialty coffee farm renowned for its quality. The "Coffee Tour" takes place in the subtropical environment of northwestern Pichincha in Nanegalito. It is recommended for coffee and nature lovers who enjoy and experience its unique flavors and aromas. All activities are experiential, allowing you to enjoy this experience while learning about the production process of Ecuadorian specialty coffee, surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. Lunch is scheduled at the farm.
3
Mindo
Mindo is a town in the middle of the impressive cloud forest ecosystem. The more than 19 hectares that make up the Mindo Nambillo Protected Forest are part of the Andean Chocó, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2018, as it is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. This is an educational destination to learn about and enjoy nature and adventure. It is world-renowned as an ideal site for bird watching, with more than 450 species, some of which are endemic, and a wide variety of hummingbirds and tanagers.
4
The Quetzal
Tasting of artisanal chocolate made with fine and aromatic cocoa. Guided tour of a small farm to learn about the step-by-step process of making chocolate from harvest to final product (tree to bar). Arriba or Fino y de Aroma cacao has distinctive aroma and flavor characteristics sought after by chocolate makers. It represents only 5% of global cacao production. Guided tasting of unique cacao fruit products, a variety of chocolate bars, and the famous brownie.
5
End of services
At the end of the tour, passengers will be transferred to their hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All rates are in US dollars and per person.
- Rates apply throughout the year, except on Ecuadorian holidays.
- Tours for 1 to 3 passengers are conducted with a guide-driver; if a different service is required, a supplement applies.
- The rates in the itineraries are per person based on the type of room, hotel, and activities detailed in this document.
- Rates for jungle programs are per person based on room type and hotel category indicated and include all activities and meals detailed in the itinerary.
- Overnight stays at the hotels listed in the itineraries include breakfast and taxes.
- If local taxes change, rates will be updated, tour operators will be informed, and itineraries will be updated.
- Outlet Viajes reserves the right to modify itineraries due to unforeseen events or national regulations. Tour operators will be informed and itineraries updated accordingly.
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