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.

Search Cottages in Tandayapa

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Treat yourself

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Cottages in Tandayapa

SAR 263 total

6 Jun - 7 Jun

"I didn’t get in. No body help me"

SAR 945 total

6 Jun - 7 Jun

SAR 891 total

7 Jun - 8 Jun

SAR 405 total

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Recent reviews of Tandayapa hotels

5/5 Excellent

"This property was constructed in the 1600's. Is a beauty with so much history."

A verified traveler from Woodside stayed at Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"I had the "apartment" on the 6th floor all to myself. Brand new, like a home, everything there for a fabulous stay. I want to live there. This hotel is way beyond 5 stars. Dario the front desk lovely man was so helpful and kind. Must mention Jorge, the sweetheart who made sure I had all I needed, found time to assist in luggage and taxis with a genuine smile and caring. "

A verified traveler from Thousand Oaks stayed at Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"We stayed in a junior suite for one night after being in a small village for days. This hotel is safe and comfortable. it has all the necessary amenities. Its a quick walk to the mall with all the modern stores you could dream of. Carolina Park is across the street, a great place to roam and walk around. "

A verified traveler stayed at Wyndham Garden Quito

Posted 5 days ago

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Search Cottages in Tandayapa

Check prices for these dates

Cottages in Tandayapa

Balcón Tumpiki

Amazing 2-bedroom cottage in Milpe cloud forest.

Cabaña rodeada de ríos y arboles. Somos el complemento de tu descanso

Cabaña acogedora en medio de la naturaleza, observación de aves, cascadas cerca.

Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay

Welcoming cottage with WiFi in charming Mindo

Yunguilla Community - Quito

Peaceful 4-guests city cottage near the heart of Quito---free parking

Recent reviews of Tandayapa hotels

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Wyndham Garden Quito

JW Marriott Quito

Hotel Reina Isabel

Hotel Casa Alquimia

Swissotel Quito

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Popular Destinations

More Accommodation Types in Tandayapa