@@ayngelina Señorita Ayngelina mire de verded le doy gracias por estar y vivir experiencias en Ecuador ..me sorprende ver personas de buen corazon que sin ser ecuatorianos)as valoren mas mi pais ..soy un suscriptor de su canal y de verdad gracias por mostrar lo pequeño y grande de mi pais Ecuador ..saludos desde Barcelona pero naci en Quito Ecuador cuidece y que Dios le bendiga
You know I almost didn't go. I had a few spare days before Mashpi and thought it would be nice for Andres because of the birds but I ended up loving Mindo. I think Casa de Piedra had a big part of that because it was so nice there.
Ok if you're going to have tigrillo you must go to Zaruma. It's a Pueblo Mágico but also home to it. And the tigrillo I had there is untouchable. So good no one else has come close. Regular tigrillo is good but in Zaruma they blew me away.
That gave me such a tingly feeling. Thank you. I'm going to have some Galapagos content soon. It's my second time on a cruise but I also want to go back independently. In 2013 I took a cruise then rented my guides apartment in Puerto Ayora for five weeks. So I'd like to go back and show the land option as well.
I love the food vlogs as indo like to eat. However, this series of you guys exploring places and doing the "touristy" thing are amazing. Today's was absolutely stunning. The dinner at the end of the waterfall portion looked fantastic. We have a butterfly migration that's nice to see at Point Pelee Park. I'll definitely add the farms to my bucket list.
Oh I know Pelee wine with the monarch butterfly on it! Food is my first passion but in some places, especially northern Ecuador I'd be doing such a disservice not to focus on the nature. The food in Mindo is good but 20 years ago the town didn't exist, it was just a few houses so they also don't have the same culinary prowess of Cuenca or Cotacachi. In March I'm taking a coastal road trip so more food is coming and then also exploring some of the mangroves and natural areas. And of course the beach. Because I really want to go to the beach.
@@ayngelina I was there twenty years ago. It was for the more adventurous travelers then, not the easy life high luxury stuff. But the town itself was definitely there and yeah I can only remember one restaurant, essentially typical Ecuadorian fare. Looks like it's burgeoned into a sizeable tourist trap and all this talk of preservation is to help ease their consciences for all the development that's taken place in order to capitalize on the mighty tourist dollar. Not that I fault them, of course, because I'd do the same in their position. I'm happy they're being as biofriendly as they are in the process.
@@ayngelina I know I've probably already said I'm 8 or 10 yrs from retirement and I'm still stuck deciding if I want to live in the rural or coastal region. I was leaning on coastal but dang this series is making it hard. Lol. Im also learning how diverse the food is and I definitely wasn't think that far ahead. Although I can't taste it, your helping me be more mentally prepared.
@@jamisonmoore8029 yessss this is what my goal is! Not to make things difficult but to show that Ecuador is small but incredibly diverse. The nice thing is that nothing is too far away. So you can live anywhere and visit these spots. Honestly I think too many expats get hung up on deciding where they want to live for peace of mind. Then they buy a place and realize its not quite what they expected. Most people move from their first forever home. So just be open, and absolutely rent instead of buying so you can travel, learn more about Ecuador and decide for yourself.
Mindo features some mind blowing natural beauty. Your video captured my day from a few weeks back, perfectly 👍🏾❤ I took the teleferico up and down. I also suffer from acrophobia 😬 I had to close my eyes when we were descending 😂 The terabita didn’t bother me for whatever reason
Thanks so much for the kind words. Whenever people tell me they want to go to Ecuador just for the Galapagos I tell them they are missing out on so much in the mainland. There are so many biospheres that are incredible.
@@ayngelina I totally agree. I saw Quito, Cotopaxi volcano 🌋, Mindo, Otavalo, Banos, Cuenca, Loja and Vilcabamba. All of these cities and towns are beautiful; lush green meadows with incredible volcanic mountains 🏔️ in between 😮
We are pretty good at avoiding this. Usually I'll know 45 minutes in when I need to eat and Andrés keeps snacks in the car. He's seen me hangry a few times and knows it's best to avoid that 🤣
Subscribed because I saw your lovely video of Shelburne NS Canada where I lived for many years. I am enjoying your commentary ... sense of humour, attention to details in food, accommodation, activities and the nature. I am enjoying my travels with you.
Great 👍, the food parrillada looks fantastic and butter flies too. Always I heard about Mindo but I never been there. On my list. Thanks again for the video. You are more Ecuadorian than me !!!.☝️
I've been to Mindo, and that's a lot of stuff I didn't see/do there. We did find a cool place, Mindo Loma (bird lodge) with great people who treated us like family and took us on a hike to a big cascada. They had all kinda unusual (to us) jungle looking plants they were cultivating there in the bosque nublado, and tons of cool birds. Makes me wish were back there right now!
It attracts lots of interesting people from around the country. My only concern is that it doesn't get over developed by hosterías who clear cut the land and miss the whole point of why the place is special.
Don't think we will make it this trip around.. But definitely will check out Mindo for next time. If for anything the butterfly sanctuary place and the CHOCOLATE!! 🤤. Great video!! Gracias!
At the end of March for two weeks we fly into Guayaquil then for the first week we are staying in Cuenca to see how we might like to live in the Andes and a city. Then our 2nd week it will be split between Olon and Santa Marianita to get a feel of the coastal life. We can't wait!
@@ayngelina I've not been to the coast yet! I'm not much of a beach guy, so it's far down my list, but I'm thinking to visit Don in Manta, maybe I can swing by Playas on the way back (I need to look at a map). Bolon is mega
@@CaptureJoseph Manta is on my list for a coastal road trip in March. I've only previously driven through and stopped in for supplies as it's a city. If you're not much into the beach there's still lots to explore in Ecuador.
Was already on our list of places to visit and is only 40 minutes away from where we live but Mark and I are holding off the overnight visit until May or June. Thank you for showing us some things that may not have made the list.
Also, if you were planning this as a side trip while in Cuenca, would you fly into Quito and spend the night prior to trying to get to Mindo? What's the minimum number of nights you'd advise spending in Mindo? We thank you for sharing your beautiful experiences!
I think Mindo needs at least two nights. I spent a few days in Quito and then went to Mindo. There are lots of things to see in this region including the Cotopaxi province on the way to Cuenca.
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Wounderful, nature of Ecuador.
It's really stunning isn't it.
Como siempre perfecto eres genial gracias en nombre de mi Ecuador que Dios les bendiga cuidencen
Cuando a los ecuatorianos les gustan mis videos, significa el doble para mí. 💜
@@ayngelina Señorita Ayngelina mire de verded le doy gracias por estar y vivir experiencias en Ecuador ..me sorprende ver personas de buen corazon que sin ser ecuatorianos)as valoren mas mi pais ..soy un suscriptor de su canal y de verdad gracias por mostrar lo pequeño y grande de mi pais Ecuador ..saludos desde Barcelona pero naci en Quito Ecuador cuidece y que Dios le bendiga
@@djluky9290 muy gentil, gracias 😊
Ufff so yummy 😋 I love how all the food look in this video 👌👌👌👌😍😍😍😍😍 delicious I love 💕 lentils I love soups 🍲 bolon yummy 😋
All of the things I love as well!
ANGELINA & ANDRES.YOU GUYS MAKE VERY GOOD VIDEOS.CONGRATULATIONS GUYS.UN SALUDO DESDE PUYO.
Gracias! Espero visitar Puyo este otoño
Ooo salt and pepper chocolate sure was stay delicious...
Mindo far exceeded expectations. It is so underrated.
I love all the birds 🐦 amazing 👏
It’s such a spectacular and underrated spot
Fabuloso, again! A wealth of information, superb video footage, and my envy abounds. LOL
It's hard not to take incredible images here. Mindo is stunning
That trail to the waterfalls are adventurous..
I'm such a light weight when it comes to hiking but the more I do it the better I get.
You did it again. You hit a home run! The tour of the waterfalls and lush greenery of Mindo Cloud Forest was exquisite. I loved everything!
You know I almost didn't go. I had a few spare days before Mashpi and thought it would be nice for Andres because of the birds but I ended up loving Mindo. I think Casa de Piedra had a big part of that because it was so nice there.
Congratulación, very good presentation, of Ecuador.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Do you live here?
Fantastic video! Gorgeous everything!
I'm telling you, northern Ecuador is stunning.
You nail it again with this video,...its unbeliveble that a small country like Ecuador has soo much to offer, beautiful country 👍👍
It's small but mighty, kinda like me. 😉
Great stuff again...I've never tried Tigrillo,looks very palatable...one of these days I will try it....your videos are entertaining...
Ok if you're going to have tigrillo you must go to Zaruma. It's a Pueblo Mágico but also home to it. And the tigrillo I had there is untouchable. So good no one else has come close. Regular tigrillo is good but in Zaruma they blew me away.
You give every detail of each place,that is amazing.....you are hired. Ha ha
Haha well we have to thank Andrés. It's why you should always travel with a guide.
Wao great place never heard of mindo love bolon love your Spanish
The bird spot was quite the mouthful.
@@ayngelina yeah looks great
Taking a picture of the map. Brilliant 😀
It's a spectacular place. Only 90 minutes from Quito
Ayngelina you are the queen of Ecuadorian tourism, you are our queen, we love you, greetings from the Galapagos Islands.
That gave me such a tingly feeling. Thank you. I'm going to have some Galapagos content soon. It's my second time on a cruise but I also want to go back independently. In 2013 I took a cruise then rented my guides apartment in Puerto Ayora for five weeks. So I'd like to go back and show the land option as well.
In.my next trip I mist go to" Mindo."..Thanks for sharing. 🇪🇨
You won't regret it!
Gracias 🇪🇨💙
Bello es Mindo Me encanta como disfrutas la comida 😋🖐️🙏
Si yo también 😍
Great views and great looking food! I LOVE trout. And how did you, of all people, forget to ask for aji? LOL.
Right!! After this Andres did get up an ask for it. Also why don't aji just on the table!! Who doesn't want aji?
Wow....hereby added to one of the 1000 places I have to visit before I die 🥰
And it's still relatively unknown to mainstream travelers. Most go to Banos for their adventure fix, which means this is still quiet enough to enjoy.
@@ayngelina I will definitely visit Mindo...what a wonderful looking place and I'm sure - people 😊
I love the food vlogs as indo like to eat. However, this series of you guys exploring places and doing the "touristy" thing are amazing. Today's was absolutely stunning. The dinner at the end of the waterfall portion looked fantastic. We have a butterfly migration that's nice to see at Point Pelee Park. I'll definitely add the farms to my bucket list.
Oh I know Pelee wine with the monarch butterfly on it!
Food is my first passion but in some places, especially northern Ecuador I'd be doing such a disservice not to focus on the nature. The food in Mindo is good but 20 years ago the town didn't exist, it was just a few houses so they also don't have the same culinary prowess of Cuenca or Cotacachi. In March I'm taking a coastal road trip so more food is coming and then also exploring some of the mangroves and natural areas. And of course the beach. Because I really want to go to the beach.
@@ayngelina
I was there twenty years ago. It was for the more adventurous travelers then, not the easy life high luxury stuff. But the town itself was definitely there and yeah I can only remember one restaurant, essentially typical Ecuadorian fare. Looks like it's burgeoned into a sizeable tourist trap and all this talk of preservation is to help ease their consciences for all the development that's taken place in order to capitalize on the mighty tourist dollar. Not that I fault them, of course, because I'd do the same in their position. I'm happy they're being as biofriendly as they are in the process.
@@ayngelina I know I've probably already said I'm 8 or 10 yrs from retirement and I'm still stuck deciding if I want to live in the rural or coastal region. I was leaning on coastal but dang this series is making it hard. Lol. Im also learning how diverse the food is and I definitely wasn't think that far ahead. Although I can't taste it, your helping me be more mentally prepared.
@@jamisonmoore8029 yessss this is what my goal is! Not to make things difficult but to show that Ecuador is small but incredibly diverse. The nice thing is that nothing is too far away. So you can live anywhere and visit these spots. Honestly I think too many expats get hung up on deciding where they want to live for peace of mind. Then they buy a place and realize its not quite what they expected. Most people move from their first forever home. So just be open, and absolutely rent instead of buying so you can travel, learn more about Ecuador and decide for yourself.
Great episode, I loved it.
One of Ecuador's lesser known spots that is really so beautiful.
Mindo features some mind blowing natural beauty. Your video captured my day from a few weeks back, perfectly 👍🏾❤
I took the teleferico up and down. I also suffer from acrophobia 😬
I had to close my eyes when we were descending 😂
The terabita didn’t bother me for whatever reason
Thanks so much for the kind words. Whenever people tell me they want to go to Ecuador just for the Galapagos I tell them they are missing out on so much in the mainland. There are so many biospheres that are incredible.
@@ayngelina I totally agree. I saw Quito, Cotopaxi volcano 🌋, Mindo, Otavalo, Banos, Cuenca, Loja and Vilcabamba. All of these cities and towns are beautiful; lush green meadows with incredible volcanic mountains 🏔️ in between 😮
Another great adventure and video 💛
Mindo is such a great spot. Do you have any favourites in Ecuador that I'm missing?
@@ayngelina I’ve never been so am taking your lead!
@@AnchoringHighFrequency if you have any questions or places you're interested in let me know!
This looks like a great trip! Once again, your video really tells an excellent visual story! ¿So, how often do you find yourself H'ANGRY?
We are pretty good at avoiding this. Usually I'll know 45 minutes in when I need to eat and Andrés keeps snacks in the car. He's seen me hangry a few times and knows it's best to avoid that 🤣
@@ayngelina He sounds like a very smart man!
Thank you for sharing your experiences in this place with us, we appreciate the effort it takes to produce a video of this quality!👍🥂
Thanks so much for the kind words!
tambien hay un hermoso mariposario en Mindo via al Cinto llamado El Jardin de las Mariposas visiten amigos
Gracias! La proxima ves!
Subscribed because I saw your lovely video of Shelburne NS Canada where I lived for many years. I am enjoying your commentary ... sense of humour, attention to details in food, accommodation, activities and the nature. I am enjoying my travels with you.
Oh wow. Thank you so much. I'll be back in Nova Scotia in June for some much needed family time.
Great video. Getting really great ideas about what to see in ecuador 🇪🇨
Oh I'm so thrilled you're enjoying it. This one coming up from Termas Papallacta is pretty spectacular as well.
Great 👍, the food parrillada looks fantastic and butter flies too. Always I heard about Mindo but I never been there. On my list. Thanks again for the video. You are more Ecuadorian than me !!!.☝️
I had always heard of Mindo but it seemed like a sleepy spot for birdwatchers. I had no idea it would be so wonderful. It was a great surprise.
Wow .u have gone .to plenty PLACES..THANKS for sharing 🇪🇨
I know I feel so fortunate to have seen so much of Ecuador and yet there are so many places I still want to see.
My goodness food looks delicious. The trails👌 Buen provecho! 🤗
It's such a wonderful spot.
@@ayngelina I'm in love with Cuenca. Born in US, but Countries like Ecuador are amazing. Hope to visit before end 2022.
I've been to Mindo, and that's a lot of stuff I didn't see/do there. We did find a cool place, Mindo Loma (bird lodge) with great people who treated us like family and took us on a hike to a big cascada. They had all kinda unusual (to us) jungle looking plants they were cultivating there in the bosque nublado, and tons of cool birds. Makes me wish were back there right now!
It attracts lots of interesting people from around the country. My only concern is that it doesn't get over developed by hosterías who clear cut the land and miss the whole point of why the place is special.
@@ayngelina
Exactly. But the dollar is strong motivation.
@@elgringoec sad but true
Don't think we will make it this trip around.. But definitely will check out Mindo for next time. If for anything the butterfly sanctuary place and the CHOCOLATE!! 🤤. Great video!! Gracias!
When you have more time northern Ecuador is worth traveling around. Where are you heading this time?
At the end of March for two weeks we fly into Guayaquil then for the first week we are staying in Cuenca to see how we might like to live in the Andes and a city. Then our 2nd week it will be split between Olon and Santa Marianita to get a feel of the coastal life. We can't wait!
One more place to put on my to see list 😎 Though your travels I think I have my first year in Ecuador booked of places I want to see. Thank you
Oh that's awesome! I'm having a Q&A Livestream tomorrow at 3PM EST if you have any questions.
@@ayngelina I’m already set to be notified 😊
@@timdebruler630 awesome
You've made me bump Mindo up my to-do list! Loved this, Ayngelina you rock!! Also that bolón looked fierce
It's gorgeous and still quite affordable. But the best bolon in the country is in Playas. Well worth visiting.
@@ayngelina I've not been to the coast yet! I'm not much of a beach guy, so it's far down my list, but I'm thinking to visit Don in Manta, maybe I can swing by Playas on the way back (I need to look at a map). Bolon is mega
@@CaptureJoseph Manta is on my list for a coastal road trip in March. I've only previously driven through and stopped in for supplies as it's a city. If you're not much into the beach there's still lots to explore in Ecuador.
@@ayngelina I’m going to Cañar next weekend and then I’ve got Quito, Loja and Vilcabamba for March :) I think the interior has more to offer me
@@CaptureJoseph good idea. The Cañari culture is fascinating. Look for the Yaguana drink 😉
Awesome
You have to come here!
@@ayngelina its in my bucket list ☺
@@bram992 wait until you see Wednesday's video 😊
@@ayngelina can't wsit to see it
great Place love your videos, are you staying long?
I'm not sure how long I'll be here but I do know I have so much more to explore.
Was already on our list of places to visit and is only 40 minutes away from where we live but Mark and I are holding off the overnight visit until May or June.
Thank you for showing us some things that may not have made the list.
You have to stay at Casa de Piedra, I was surprised at how low the prices are for the quality. It's a special place.
Loved the flamenco guitar
What's the title plse
Thanks!
Oh I get all my music from Epidemic Sound which is music for videos on TH-cam etc.
I want some longaniza
It was pretty tasty
@@ayngelina I bet
Also, if you were planning this as a side trip while in Cuenca, would you fly into Quito and spend the night prior to trying to get to Mindo?
What's the minimum number of nights you'd advise spending in Mindo?
We thank you for sharing your beautiful experiences!
I think Mindo needs at least two nights. I spent a few days in Quito and then went to Mindo. There are lots of things to see in this region including the Cotopaxi province on the way to Cuenca.
@@ayngelina Thanks again for your helpful insights!
Yeah I’m afraid I’d high too
The worst was the Basilica in Quito. I could only get 2/3 to the top.
@@ayngelina wao is tall
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