It is considered one of the best sites for bird watching, of the 1,600 species found in our country. Mindo was declared the first IBA (for its acronym in English Important Bird Area) Area of Importance for Birds of South America, since then it is known worldwide for the wonderful birds that we can observe on guided walks such as: cockerels, multicolored thongs, Candelitas, semilleritos, Andean toucans, nuns, golden-headed quetzals, hawks, hawks and other species that have encouraged locals to live on ecotourism. Also, you can be part of the chocolate process, to taste one of the most recognized chocolates in the world.