Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mindo October 2025 | Expedia.ca [Mindo Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Mindo.dx6132883)[Hotels in Mindo](https://expedia.ca/Mindo-Hotels.d6132883.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Mindo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mindo.d6132883.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mindo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mindo.d6132883.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Mindo ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mindo Types of activities [Mindo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mindo.dx6132883) ![Photo by Roger Knau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/905bdd319f9a102ba0a768b1eb8174bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Roger Knau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/905bdd319f9a102ba0a768b1eb8174bb.jpg) ![Photo by Sarah Mack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f70050590918ceba5175543d6d5e362f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sarah Mack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f70050590918ceba5175543d6d5e362f.jpg) ![Photo by Josie Nieboer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71ae1e65597bfd6d0f297f65a2f28ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Josie Nieboer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71ae1e65597bfd6d0f297f65a2f28ffe.jpg) ![Photo by Roger Knau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a15b2827a6d29a6c17618fa3c5091d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Roger Knau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a15b2827a6d29a6c17618fa3c5091d32.jpg) ![Photo by Rosie & Jacob](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a36c60a9f597a7cbe1b2de3f290d551c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Rosie & Jacob](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a36c60a9f597a7cbe1b2de3f290d551c.jpg) ## Mindo Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mindo has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Mindo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mindo to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Mindo Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mindo. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mindo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ## Recommended things to do in Mindo | Number of things to do | 38 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tour of hummingbirds in Mindo (Pick-up And souvenir included )](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/feeding-hummingbirds-in-mindo-jacket.a49474876.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-ziplines-tours-canopy-tour-zip-line.a2688929.activity-details) - [Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-mindo-magical-town-tour-small-group.a2135715.activity-details) - [La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-leyenda-de-chocolate-tour.a1353480.activity-details) - [Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindos-cloud-forest-tour-chocolate-coffee-birds-nature.a2055439.activity-details) - [Mindo: Bird watching, Chocolate, Waterfall and Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-adventure.a2870484.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-ziplines-tours-canopy-tour-zip-line.a2688929.activity-details) - [La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-leyenda-de-chocolate-tour.a1353480.activity-details) - [Mindo: Sensory massage in nature, experience the cloud forest](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-cloud-forest-riverfront-massage.a50165243.activity-details) - [Tour of hummingbirds in Mindo (Pick-up And souvenir included )](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/feeding-hummingbirds-in-mindo-jacket.a49474876.activity-details) - [Quito TeleferiQo Cable Car Private Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/quito-teleferiqo-cable-car-private-tour.a2065120.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-ziplines-tours-canopy-tour-zip-line.a2688929.activity-details) - [Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-mindo-magical-town-tour-small-group.a2135715.activity-details) - [La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-leyenda-de-chocolate-tour.a1353480.activity-details) - [Tour of hummingbirds in Mindo (Pick-up And souvenir included )](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/feeding-hummingbirds-in-mindo-jacket.a49474876.activity-details) - [Middle of the World, Hummingbirds with Coffee Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/middle-of-the-world-hummingbirds-and-coffee-experience.a49877198.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mindo * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mindo ![Mindo Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/905bdd319f9a102ba0a768b1eb8174bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindo Valley Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mindo Valley during your travels in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindo-Valley-Mindo.d553248635974547361.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mindo Central Park 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Mindo Central Park, a lovely green space in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindo-Central-Park-Mindo.d553248621555856567.Vacation-Attraction) #### Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Mindo. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Maquipucuna-Cloud-Forest-Reserve-Mindo.d6329913.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden Enjoy an outing to Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden during your stay in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.ca/Mariposas-De-Mindo-Butterfly-Garden-Mindo.d553248621555856568.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nambilla Cascadas Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nambilla Cascadas during your travels in Mindo. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Nambilla-Cascadas-Mindo.d553248621532465487.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mindo Cable Car You can take time to visit Mindo Cable Car during your travels to Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindo-Cable-Car-Mindo.d945988038039932928.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Mindo ![Quito showing landscape views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66209-Quito.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Quito [](https://expedia.ca/Quito.dx6053672) ![Photo by Mark Rentz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4803efeb000fa5b2365fe53ba96f6c67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanegalito [](https://expedia.ca/Nanegalito.dx6134283) ![Photo by Cindy Baker](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5034af52005fb9a295ff25b98ac25867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nono [](https://expedia.ca/Nono.dx3000466136) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mindo worth visiting? > One of the most common things to do in Mindo is visit Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden. Tick this leading attraction off your agenda, then experience more of this area's nature and views. ### How do I spend a day in Mindo? > Kick-start your day with a visit to Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden and Mindo Central Park. Then, explore different parts of Mindo for a quick bite and some souvenir shopping. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Mindo? > Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden is one of the top tourist attractions in Mindo and should be high on every sightseeing list of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Mindo? > Three days in Mindo is more than enough to enjoy the city's leading attractions. Many travellers stay for two days on average. Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden, Mindo Central Park and Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve are among the most popular sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots like Quito. ### Is Mindo a walkable city? > With leading attractions like Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden nearby, Mindo is every bit a destination to explore on foot. Up for visiting some hip neighbourhoods a walkable distance from downtown? Rancho del Medio is around 5 kilometres away. ### What are some activities to do in Mindo with kids? > If you're looking for sights and tours for all the family, have a look at these fabulous ideas for what to do in Mindo with kids. > > > > - [Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindo-ziplines-tours-canopy-tour-zip-line.a2688929.activity-details) > - [Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-mindo-magical-town-tour-small-group.a2135715.activity-details) > - [La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-leyenda-de-chocolate-tour.a1353480.activity-details) > - [Tour of hummingbirds in Mindo (Pick-up And souvenir included )](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/feeding-hummingbirds-in-mindo-jacket.a49474876.activity-details) > - [Middle of the World, Hummingbirds with Coffee Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/middle-of-the-world-hummingbirds-and-coffee-experience.a49877198.activity-details) ### What to do in Mindo for adults? > Adults of all ages will find plenty of things to do in Mindo. Whether you're into culture, outdoor pursuits or just love finding new places to explore, there's something here for everyone. ### Are there free things to do in Mindo? > In Mindo, Mindo Central Park is an unmissable spot for anyone planning to tour the city without taking their wallet out. Also, stroll around the local parks and neighbourhoods, and ask for ideas from a local tour guide. It's a good way to discover the best free things to do in Mindo. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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