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BELLAVISTA CLOUD FOREST LODGE

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Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge: Our View


Bellavista cloud forest lodge is a unique place to stay above the forest canopy and actually within the clouds! What was initially a 55 hectare reserve has now become a certified eco lodge with a700 hectare private reserve that surrounds the property. Bellavista offers comfort, tasty and varied cuisine, fine wines, combined with original and comfortable accommodation. The Colombo - British owners and all who work here believe in genuinely friendly and personal service.

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge: Fast Facts


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  • Perched on top of a hill overlooking the jungle canopy
  • Simple spacious rooms with jungle views
  • Hot water and en-suite facilities
  • Excellent walking trails
  • 4 waterfalls within the reserve

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge: The Detail


Located less than 2 hours from the heart of Quito, Bellavista is a private reserve of 700 hectares, at the top of the famed Tandayapa Valley, near Mindo, in an area that has won the highest 24 hour bird count in 2006, 2007, and 2008!

Bromeliads and orchids, hummingbirds and tanagers, toucans and antpittas, all vie for our attention, and could keep any dedicated naturalist enthused for a lifetime of observation.  Add to that the sense of adventure hiking the forest trails, or deep adventure hiking up streams to reach hidden waterfalls and you have the ingredients for a travel experience which you will not forget.

There are 16 rooms in total in various categories and house. Some prefer the 4-storey thatch-roofed geodesic dome, while others prefer the unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House, or the House in the Woods.  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.

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.
Bellavista has all the comforts of home: hot showers, comfortable beds, friendly staff, plenty of relaxation, and delicious food. Their food is Ecuadorian and international and it is plentiful and delicious!

Their mission was to create a space for active conservation of the cloud forest, and provide educational recreation and a place of contemplation for visitors of all ages from all over the world, and they have managed to do this.  

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