Important Travel Information
We have seen that Cinto Cloud Forest is best suited for the traveler that truly likes to explore and enjoy nature, and are open to new friends. The visitors that most enjoy this place are those willing to leave urban life behind temporarily and just enjoy the moment. This is a place where you will listen to yourself. Partly, because there are no electronical or urban distractions. We are very proud of that. Please ask us questions.
The average temperature in this Cinto River watershed region is about 83°C during the day, and 74°C at night. The water supply in the lodgings is spring-born with a refreshing temperature. We are fortunate that there is no need of regulating for hot water or that there is any centralized power supply system in the entire region. Like everyone in this region we presently obtain our electrical needs through a generator. The goal of Cinto Cloud Forest is to obtain our full energy needs through solar power, combined with hydroelectricity from our springs, by 2012. We have mosquito nets for all the beds. We still encourage you to bring your own bio-degradable mosquito repellant or start taking Vitamin B complex a few days before arrival. Our mission is to provide a rejuvenating experience, and it just may be possible when you are this close to nature living in an eco-sustainable environment surrounded by good-natured families. We are waiting for the explorer in you.
What to bring
If your arrival is during the rainy season bring a light raincoat and your own rubber boots. The Town of Mindo sells them for about $7. We also have boots for our guests, but cannot guarantee all sizes are available for all. Outside the rainy season, a good pair of hiking shoes is enough.
The following are items for you to bring at any time:
*Intake
of vitamin
B one
week before
arrival,
or mosquito
repellant
(preferably
natural,
non-toxic).
-Binoculars
and camera.
-A couple
of comfortable
long slacks
and shirts.
-One or
two sweatpants
(for hanging
out at
night)
and sweatshirts
(for sleeping).
-Cash,
since
there
are no
ATM machines
in the
Town of
Mindo
or in
a 40-mile
radius,
until
reaching
Mitad
Del Mundo/San
Antonio
suburb
area (towards
Quito),
or the
Town of
Pedro
Vicente
Maldonado
(towards
the Coast).
-Water
bottle
containers
(we have
the mineral-rich
water),
hat/cap,
sunglasses,
a flashlight
(not really
necessary,
we have
them),
spare
batteries
(ditto)
and a
small
bag or
backpack
(for a
bottle
and cameras).
-Sandals,
shorts
(if you
want to)
and journal/pencil.
-A light
towel
and snacks.
(All non-biodegradables must go with you when you leave the Lodge)
