Title: Tandayapa Travel Guide: Best of Tandayapa, Nanegalito Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tandayapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Tandayapa-Hotels.d6237591.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tandayapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Tandayapa-Holiday-Rentals.d6237591.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tandayapa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tandayapa.d6237591.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tandayapa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tandayapa.d6237591.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tandayapa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/504919d2-8a2e-4e59-b795-36b28b02c5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/504919d2-8a2e-4e59-b795-36b28b02c5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yesterday I posted a female Violet-tailed Sylph, and today we have the much showier male. It's a wonder that they can fly with such long tail feathers, but clearly the reproductive advantage outweighs any such inconvenience.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/66fcb4ad-731b-439d-8712-a09cf24dea63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Tandayapa Valley is a birder's paradise. The rugged slopes of this pristine cloud forest offer a spectacle of exotic birds like few places on earth. The mountain roads themselves are great avenues to hunt out mixed flocks, but for a truly amazing experience you need to visit Tony Nunnery's hummingbird garden at Parador Pacha Quindi. Tony grew up in the US but has spent the last fifteen years in a small cottage he and his wife built on 70 hectares in the Tandayapa Valley. They have been reforesting the former pasture and have established a phenomenal hummingbird garden right outside their house. The sight and sound of a hundred hummingbirds whizzing about is something you won't soon forget. It also makes for great photo opportunities, so much so that professionals will even shoot here with their shade umbrellas and strobe arrays. I didn't have anything that fancy, and you'd do quite well here with a 200mm lens and large flash. BTW, I believe that this here is a Speckled Hummingbird.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237591/3066224e-7d40-47c6-9898-9f3a0f390ed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Here we have a female Violet-tailed Sylph. How do I know it's a female? Because the male has a long blue tail that extends twice his body length. We spotted this beautiful girl at Tony Nunnery's hummingbird garden in the Tandayapa Valley. I love hummingbirds and always hunt down the best places to see and photograph them, and Tony's garden is world class. Hundreds of hummingbirds from at least a dozen species flitted around us in the short couple of hours that we were there. A place you must visit if you ever find yourself in Ecuador.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237591/b64c5f41-2df6-421e-9315-7f59418a2460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tandayapa Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6237591) - Top hotels in Tandayapa - Top Holiday Rentals in Tandayapa ![Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5663200/5663176/a3230a05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge Km 52 Ruta Antigua Quito - Nanegalito Mindo Pichincha £150 27 Feb - 28 Feb Stay at this lodge in Mindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve and Maquipucuna ... 10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) Breakfast is great including, other meal options ; at night and early morning tour very well, tour guide has a lot of knowledge . Beautiful place. Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=5663176&PinnedHotelID=5663176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6237591) ![Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89920200/89920199/d8278b04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267 Quito £54 20 Mar - 21 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews) Quick check-in, great location, close to many things in the business district Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=89920199&PinnedHotelID=89920199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6237591) ![Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717300/1717284/088fd720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars República de El Salvador Quito Quito £81 20 Mar - 21 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews) From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better. 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It would have been nice if there were shades on the kitchen windows or a curtain between the bedroom and kitchen. The bed frame is too large for the space and makes it difficult to move around in the bedroom. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Hotels-Harmony-Luxury-Apartments.h109314909.Hotel-Information) ![Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21550000/21549100/21549097/7d2a6d15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel José de Antepara E3-61 y Vicente Léon Quito Pichincha Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 10/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews) Our two bedroom, two bathroom apartment was perfect for our family’s week stay in Quito. Very clean and comfortably furnished. The staff were friendly and always helpful. Breakfast was perfect, so convenient to have in our apartment. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Hotels-Old-Town-Quito-Suites.h21549097.Hotel-Information) ![Edificio Tofino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106120300/106120203/8e3d2c21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edificio Tofino Av. Naciones Unidas Quito Pichincha Stay at this aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Iñaquito ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews) Good breakfast. Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Hotels-Edificio-Tofino.h106120203.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tandayapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6237591&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tandayapa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[26 Feb - 27 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6237591&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Here we have a very distinctive hummingbird - the Collared Inca. In most lighting they appear all black with a white chest. but if you get them out in some direct light you can make out the blue/violet cap and the green throat. Make sure you hire a birding guide for your visit to the valley. In addition to locating and identifying the birds, a guide is the only way you'll find this amazing hummingbird garden. It's hidden among some dense vegetation, with the only marker being an overgrown footpath leading from the road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/504919d2-8a2e-4e59-b795-36b28b02c5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Tandayapa. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bellavista-Cloud-Forest-Reserve-Mindo.d553248635974544877.Attraction) #### Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Nanegalito. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maquipucuna-Cloud-Forest-Reserve-Mindo.d553248621532466901.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mindo Ziplines Tour, offers a 10-wire tour through the cloud forest where you can enjoy adventure, nature, adrenaline.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2688929/18289c8a-c38e-453f-b934-8d6f5ba86a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindo-ziplines-tours-canopy-tour-zip-line.a2688929.activity-details) ![Butterflies in Mindo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3893093/178b5c8f-e220-4250-9c0c-125ad198b88c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour from Quito £146 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindo-cloud-forest-full-day-tour-from-quito.a3893093.activity-details) ![Andean Cock Watching tour in mindo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50251435/8f82a23e-489b-42a3-9e68-c18b02e363e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Andean Cock Watching tour in mindo with hummingbird and breakfast £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/andean-cock-watching-tour-in-mindo-with-hummingbird-and-breakfast.a50251435.activity-details) ![Guided Birding Photography Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5227440/0590b918-e92a-41fc-ac5e-ca4085ef1869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Birding Photography Experience £131 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-birding-photography-experience.a5227440.activity-details) ![Experience real contact with nature at the best places for hummingbirds and birdwatching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204665/87108138-4001-4720-a311-e8ec45c555a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Looking for nature around Quito? Mindo cloudforest Private Tour £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/looking-for-nature-around-quito-mindo-cloudforest-private-tour.a5204665.activity-details) ![Women with horses and green mountains in the background in Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401778/981e25c7-f314-4742-b99b-76caee9cf75f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Full-Day Pululahua Volcano Horseback Ride & Mitad del Mundo Tour £131 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-pululahua-volcano-horseback-ride-mitad-del-mundo-tour.a401778.activity-details) [See all activities in Tandayapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tandayapa.d6237591.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tandayapa ![Quito which includes a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053672/3ff1b648-2fc9-405a-9bb1-bfdb6fb4752f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Quito ![Landscape with clouds, jungles, mountains and crops Andes, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/2fe20474-a448-4843-a022-cc24dea4fb53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanegalito ![This is the cloud forest and village of Nono, Ecuador where: I rode a horse in the clouds, got impaled on a tree branch, and was blessed by a lovely 100-year-old woman. An amazing little place near Quito for hiking, cycling, bird watching, horseback riding, and generally having your head in the clouds. For more, see: http://www.travelblissnow.com/blessings-nono-cloud-forest-ecuador/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466136/430f38bd-68ce-4b7a-b958-18fc75a0f591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nono - Cities near Tandayapa - Places of interest [Quito](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito.dx6053672)[Nanegalito](https://expedia.co.uk/Nanegalito.dx6134283)[Nono](https://expedia.co.uk/Nono.dx3000466136) - [Monument to the Equator ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-The-Equator-Quito.d6112398.Attraction) - [Foch Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Foch-Square-La-Mariscal.d6321676.Attraction) - [La Mariscal Craft Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mariscal-Craft-Market-La-Mariscal.d6112416.Attraction) - [TelefériQo Base Station ](https://expedia.co.uk/TeleferiQo-Base-Station-Miraflores.d6263867.Attraction) - [El Panecillo ](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Panecillo-Centro-Historico.d6112378.Attraction) - [Independence Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Independence-Square-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112362.Attraction) - [St. Francis Catholic Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Francis-Catholic-Church-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112370.Attraction) - [Central University of Ecuador ](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-University-Of-Ecuador-Miraflores.d6112376.Attraction) - [Church of the Society of Jesus ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-The-Society-Of-Jesus-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112368.Attraction) - [Carondelet Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carondelet-Palace-Quito-Historic-Center.d6263865.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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