Explore the Wonders of Santuario de las Cascadas Mindo

Getting There

• Bus

  From the center of Quito, head to the 'Quitumbe' bus terminal. You can take any metro line to 'El Recreo' station, then transfer to the 'Ecovía' bus service and ride to the 'Quitumbe' terminal. Once at Quitumbe, look for the bus heading to Mindo; these buses are frequent. The journey will take approximately 2 hours. When you arrive in Mindo, ask locals for directions to 'Santuario de las Cascadas Mindo', which is a well-known attraction. It's a short taxi ride or a 20-minute walk from the bus terminal.

• Taxi

  If you're near the historic center, you can take a taxi directly to 'Santuario de las Cascadas Mindo'. Make sure to negotiate the fare or ask the driver to use the meter. The trip will take around 2 hours depending on traffic. Ensure that the taxi driver knows the location by showing them the address 'W6CQ+6QP' or 'Santuario de las Cascadas Mindo'.

• Shared Shuttle

  Look for shared shuttle services that operate from the Mariscal area or the northern part of Quito. These shuttles often leave in the morning and take passengers directly to Mindo. Once you reach Mindo, the 'Santuario de las Cascadas' is a popular destination, so you can easily ask the driver for drop-off directions. The overall travel time is about 2 hours.