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A FAMILY WILDERNESS ECOLODGE IN THE ANDES<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Birdwatching in the Andean Choc\u00f3<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wake to mist, birdsong and hundreds of species \u2014 at a boutique 8-room wilderness ecolodge beside the Reserva Dr\u00e1cula, just 1.5 hours from Otavalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHY BIRD HERE<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the richest bird counts on Earth<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Andean Choc\u00f3 is among the most biodiverse regions on the planet, where tropical lowlands climb into Andean cloud forest and species pile up with every hundred metres of elevation. Hacienda Primavera sits right inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step off your terrace into private trails, mixed feeding flocks and hummingbird-busy gardens \u2014 then return to a warm room, a farm-to-table table and a hot shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MEET THE BIRDS<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Birds You May See<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Your Birding Days, Handled<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

From the first dawn chorus to the last hummingbird at dusk, everything is arranged so you can simply bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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300+ species & 30+ hummingbirds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Private cloud-forest trails<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resident expert guides<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hummingbird terrace & feeders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Early breakfasts & packed lunches<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dawn chorus from your terrace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AT THE HEART OF THE CLOUD FOREST<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

People Say<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is such a beautiful spot, with mostly unsculpted gardens around the main house. Butterflies, brightly coloured birds, hummingbirds, flowers and fruit trees are all fun to see yet calming and peaceful.\u201d<\/p><\/div>

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Birdwatching FAQ<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Everything you need to plan a birding stay in the Andean Choc\u00f3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need to be an experienced birder?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Not at all. Our resident guides tailor each outing to your level \u2014 from first-time birders to listers chasing specific endemics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How many species could I see?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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It depends on your dates and effort, but active multi-day stays regularly record well over a hundred species, from the 300+ known around the lodge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Are guides included?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Guided birding can be included in your stay or added per day, with a shared spotting scope in the field. Bring your own binoculars; we handle routes, timing and local knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When is the best time to visit?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Year-round. Drier months (June\u2013September, December\u2013January) mean easier trails; wetter months are lush and quiet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How do I get to the lodge?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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About 1.5 hours from Otavalo and Ibarra, and roughly 2.5\u20133 hours from Quito’s airport. We can arrange private transfers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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