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San Jorge de Milpe orchid and bird lodge

San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve | near Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
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San Jorge de Milpe orchid and bird lodge
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Mindo
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Alexandria
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

The San Jorge de Milpe lodge is nestled in a nice forest setting. The lodge and rooms are very comfortable and no shoes are allowed so they can keep the place nice and clean. Their is a fifteen minute walk from the parking area on a trail which can be very muddy so this may be difficult for those hauling... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

We spent 3 nights at San Jorge de Milpe in late September after spending 2 nights at San Jorge Quito. Everything about the lodge and location was perfect. The birding was of course excellent. Having a guide is very helpful; our English-speaking guide Danny was able to find and quickly identify the birds. The trails are very well maintained and... More

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011 via mobile

This is a lovely and relaxing place. Gorgeous surroundings with an endless supply of hummingbirds and other colorful EC birds.

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Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011

Tandayapa was amazing but this was yet another gem. Different but equally worthwhile. Birds, nature, swimming holes and again the accommodation was extremely good. This was the third element of a wonderful experience.

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new york city
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2010

Another beautiful San Jorge birding lodge. Our room was floor to ceiling glass on three sides with windows that opened very close to the feeders. So we had quite a show going on right outside our windows. Pilar, the incredible chef from Tandayapa, traveled with us to Milpe and prepared more amazing meals. We had a beautiful table set on... More

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Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2010

Our birding group ended up here after a disaster at Pachijal. We truly wished we'd been here the whole time! The walk to the lodge thru gardens was a sign this place was well cared for. The staff met our bus and carried our bags down to the lodge in wheel barrows. The lodge overlooked a wonderful forest valley and... More

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fl
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2009

if you like to birdwatch, then it is for you. too tedious for me. i would have rather just sat on the porch and watched all the wildlife. they did not often inform you of when, where, and how long you would be gone for, so it was hard to prepare properly for the escapades. they only had the admenities... More

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Seattle
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2009

My boyfriend and I signed up for a trip to see the forest reserves at Tandayapa and Milpe, he primarily was interested in seeing birds with friends from Seattle, and I was primarily interested in seeing frogs - we found both birds and frogs by the bucket loads. Tandayapa is steep and therefore, as our birding guide, Jorge, pointed out,... More

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Davisburg, Michigan
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2009

The San Jorge lodges and reserves encompass a wide diversity of habitats in Ecuador. My wife and I stayed at San Jorge Milpe lodge August 1 - 3 which is located in the subtropical rainforest. Firstly, I have to give credit to the travel agent Cheryl who produced a customized travel itinerary for our trip -- much more thorough than... More

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Additional Information about San Jorge de Milpe orchid and bird lodge

Address: San Jorge de Milpe Private Reserve | near Mindo, Mindo, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Pichincha Province > Mindo
Amenities:
Business Centre Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Mindo
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge, located in the Tropical Rainforest (3,280 ft. o.s.l.) at San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve, situated on 260 acres. Accommodations include rooms with private bath and hot shower; including in room ‘Tropical Camera Boxes that keep moisture out of Electronics! (Optional: Rooms with Views – see birds from your room). 11 waterfalls, pristine birding and hiking trails, over 450 bird species, over 300 varieties of orchids, numerous butterflies, mammals, observatory decks with panorama views; relax and watch the hummingbirds eating at their feeders. San Jorge’s Observatory Hill is unique with four species of parrots including the Rose Faced Parrot, four species of Toucans, a huge amount of Tanagers and many more! You can even spot birds from the windows of your room! This eco-lodge has the comfort and rustic charm of a rainforest lodge, with spectacular scenery, making it the ideal retreat for birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers alike. Guided birding or hiking/natural history tours may be reserved in advance. Our new 8 room deluxe Eco-Lodge at San Jorge de Milpe Reserve is presently under construction and will open in 2013! ... more   less 

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