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Close your eyes and imagine a forest, one of the lush, dense and extraordinary ones, like the ones we saw in fairy tales. One in which to immerse yourself and get lost to rediscover primordial and authentic contact with nature. Try to imagine that right there, among the wonders of the earth, there is an ecological and solitary refuge, a place disconnected from the outside world capable of regenerating the body, mind and all the senses.
Now open your eyes because that place really exists and is spectacular. We are in Mindo, a wild and earthly paradise hidden in the heart of Ecuadorian nature. A place that hosts the encounter between different species of flora and fauna that live and coexist in a breathtaking landscape made up of rivers, streams, waterfalls and tropical forests.
This is exactly where a ecolodge of enchanting wonder. A simple but evocative refuge that overlooks the Mindo river and allows you to experience first-hand the biodiversity that belongs to this territory. A place that teaches us to experience true luxury, that of being in contact with nature.
The ecolodge in nature: suddenly paradise
It is the experiences we live during our adventures that make travel memories magical and indelible, and these inevitably also affect accommodation. In recent years, in fact, these have become an integral part of our choices, also pushing us to borders of the world.
In this case, we have discovered one of the most extraordinary places in the world to sleep which, thanks to its position, allows us to immerse ourselves in one of most incredible landscapes ever. The Mindo valley, in fact, is one of most popular places in Ecuador, especially for the uncontaminated nature that dominates the entire territory.
Every year thousands of tourists come to this place to go trekking and birdwatching, rafting and canyoning and, in general, to discover a wonderful and varied ecosystem protected by a panorama that leaves you breathless.
And it is right here, in the midst of all this beauty, that we find him, El Monte Sustainable Lodge. An ecolodge made up of six wooden cabins that wind along Rìo Mindo, which cross the cloud forest and are protected by it. A natural refuge that is the perfect starting point for excursions and explorations, but which is also a place where find yourself.
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The perfect retreat
El Monte Sustainable Lodge is not just accommodation, but a true refuge of peace and serenity. Suffice it to say that upon arrival, visitors are led to the cabins through a small cable car which crosses the Mindo river at a height of 20 meters and which allows you to create distance between the accommodation and the rest of the world.
Guests who choose to enter and experience the Ecuadorian forest are provided with wooden cabins overlooking the clear waters of the Mindo River in which they can immerse themselves. Each accommodation is equipped with all comforts and there is no shortage of sharing areas where there are large lounges for socializing. There is also a library available to travellers.
The complex is very small, reserved and solitary, a choice desired by the managers of the structure for minimize the tourism impact in this paradise. Everything is thought out down to the smallest detail to guarantee travelers an authentic experience in nature, from meals that are prepared with products from the property's organic garden to excursions that allow them to discover the cloud forest surrounding the ecolodge.
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