Birdwatcher Paradise in the Oriente bio-diversity

The Quijos Valley is one of the best kept secret for birdwatchers and the Rio Quijos Ecolodge is a veritable paradise for birding on your own or with a knowledgeable guide.

Rio Quijos Ecolodge’s experienced guides can take you to wonderful locations to enjoy the best of birding and nature, our expert guides will take time showing and describing each bird as you walk along.

Individuals can enjoy personal time at the property locating regional birds of the Oriente, including tanagers, inca jays, oropendulas, gallo de pena, mot mot, torrent ducks, sunbitterns and a large variety of hummingbirds.

Ecuador is one of the world’s premier bird watching destinations and one of the most bio-diverse locations in the world, with over 600 bird species recorded here. Ecuador acts as a continuous corridor for migration between north and south America and is a meeting ground for seemingly unimaginable bio-diversity. Variation in temperature and rainfall and a wide range of elevations combine to produce the rich and varied vegetation that support the country’s wealth of birds.

Experience the natural beauty of the cloud forest without any crowds. Different birds can be spotted depending on the elevation and time of year. December through April the migratory birds are more abundant and active. Due to high food supply birds start mating and nesting.