Mindo is a small and pretty village located two hours from Quito.
"Sanctuary waterfall", located about 5 km from the city center. This is the path that connects about 7 waterfalls. A trail through the Nambillo River. The waterfall Nambilla, located in the middle of the forest, fascinates its mysterious beauty.
You can get there on foot with the help of "tarabita", a kind of self-made cable car passes through the valley, the total length of which is 530 meters. The cable car is very sturdy.
To visit the sanctuary of the cascades, it is necessary to pass an hour and a half from the route through the forest and marshes. On the way to this beautiful place you can observe the unique flora and fauna of the reserve.
The area where the waterfall is formed has an area of about 250 square meters, but the width of its source is 5 meters.
The Reina waterfall, about 50 meters high. He most spectacular waterfall is the shrine of the Reina waterfall. This is achieved by using a separate path, and the return journey is one hour.
Another trail leads to the Nambillo waterfall, which will say 60% of visitors.
The third way of the other is the long journey back and forth takes 5 small waterfalls is not so spectacular, but they are in a very pleasant atmosphere. Fallingwater the Queen and the path of 5 waterfalls, if time permits.
Due to the fact that the climate in this area is very mild and the water temperature averages 18 °, this area is also an ideal place for practicing such water sports as swimming and rafting.
The most suitable time of year for visiting is expected from April to December, when the amount of rainfall is minimal, although the rest of the time you can observe all the beauty with the same admiration