Las Terrazas de Dana
A premium cloud-forest lodge in Mindo, Ecuador, offering birding and photography packages, forest trails, hummingbird gardens, and expert-guided tours.
Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa is a premier cloud-forest lodge located in Mindo, Ecuador, offering an exceptional base for birdwatching and nature photography. Nestled at the edge of the Mindo cloud forest, the lodge features comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and hot water, a lake, garden, and on-site chocolate-making. The property has specially designed photography packages and birding tours led by expert local guides, giving guests intimate access to the remarkable bird diversity of the Mindo valley — one of the most biodiverse regions on earth, home to over 400 bird species including the iconic Cock-of-the-rock, toucans, tanagers, and dazzling hummingbirds. The lodge grounds include lush gardens, forest trails, and hummingbird-friendly plantings that attract a steady stream of birds right outside your door.