Reviews of Sacha Urco Lodge y Bosque Protector 5 stars

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The property is located in the heart of cloud forest, run by a biologist couple. They dedicate their lives to create a sustainable ecosystem for local animals and plants with minimal chemicals and human interruptions (you definitely should check out the biopiscina). We do feel like we are elves living in the paradise. Our cabin (with all modern facilities) is surrounded by lake, woods, quite stone roads stretching deep into the forests and countless plants and birds. We really didn’t have to leave the property since we could simply hike and birdwatch inside the property. The crews also offered seamless top tier hospitality- they provided car services from Quito to the property, helped us recruit birdwatching tour guide and provided all the information should we need for the trip.

Make sure you bring insect repellent! It is nature so mosquitos are no joke. The property is not far from the town but since it’s located in the deep of the forest, the roads can be a bit rough to drive on if you want to drive yourself. It wouldn’t be a problem at all if you would love to have the property arrange pickup/ drop off.

The cabin is beautiful and very comfortable. The lodge is well-maintained, offering scenic views, peaceful sounds, and incredibly nice people. My partner and I stayed here for five days following a trekking holiday to relax and reconnect, and it was exactly what we needed. The staff was not only caring but also attentive, genuinely listening to our feedback and making small changes daily to enhance our experience. We had an amazing time.

Be aware that there are lots of bugs around. Given that it's a wet forest, it is to be expected, but I was still surprised by the number of mosquito bites I received. It didn't help I took little precaution about it, so a lot of it i's my fault. Another point to be aware is access to town. Driving in is not always possible (only with 4x4 as you need to cross a few ankle high streams), and town is around 20min drive away. Personally this enhanced the holiday, as I wanted to get away from it, but you should be aware

Sacha Urco Lodge is in a breathtakingly beautiful setting outside of Mindo - a private reserve where you can see toucans and hummingbirds just walking around the property. I had a large well-equipped house to myself. Comfortable and clean. Each cabin/unit is a beautifully designed architectural gem. I enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast, both of them prepared to order by the proprietors (additional charge). Sol and Juan, the lovely and friendly couple who have built Sacha Urco and made it their home, couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. They offered many suggestions of things to do in the area. Highly recommended!

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Tony and the staff were great, our bungalow was awesome, and the remote location was relaxing. We cooked some meals and also ate at their restaurant. If you enjoy lots of birds and other wildlife, you'll love it. Town with supplies is about 15 minutes away.

This is a very special place. My cabin was absolutely beautiful, and the land is magical. I saw toucans from my balcony and Tony was very helpful throughout my stay. The bed was very comfortable and the jacuzzi bath was a dream with views of the forest.

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Sacha Urco Lodge is owned and run by Sol and her Biologist husband Juan. It is set in 150 hectares of beautiful primary forest with trails to walk within. We ate a delicious home cooked meal there on our first night and breakfast was equally good. We walked trails within the reserve and saw monkeys, toucans and lots of other lovely birds. Our accommodation was beautiful, made from locally sourced natural resources. The natural beauty of the lodge and surroundings, and the personal service by the owners makes it a wonderful place to stay.

Everything was great.

Friendly staff. Quiet. Good vibes. Bird watching. Pet friendly. Secluded. Beautiful. Peaceful. Games.

The location of the lodge is stunning with hummingbirds and toucans just outside your window and a view point over the Rio Mindo. Everybody at the lodge works incredibly hard to make your stay perfect!

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This has to be one of my favorite places we stayed in Ecuador. I believe they own about 150 hectares of land, so there was plenty of wildlife. We saw many beautiful birds on this property.We also saw an Ecuadorian capybara running through the yard. They do have trails you can walk in that make a loop. Breakfast was absolutely amazing! We even had dinner here as well. All around a great place to stay!

It was a little bit far from the town, but still well worth it! They really have a beautiful piece of land. We saw many birds just having breakfast and dinner here.

Accomodation are exceptional. Well built chalets, large room, large terrace, large bathroom. Lots of natural light. Very clean. Lodge right near a large expanse of preserved forest, several hikes available departing from the lodge. Excellent food, many organic products grown in the kitchen garden. The owner is super helpful.

location, service

weak water pressure. we were told they were working in this.

Breakfast was great and location was away from town of Mindo . It was secluded and really nice to get away

The Owner Sol was very helpful and a great cook along with her assistant. The lodge was organised and very quiet and if you want to see Hummingbirds there are hundreds of them and very friendly. I would stay here again maybe next year on our way to the coast

the location was amazing, and the staff was very kind. they have gone above and beyond to preserve this beautiful forest P.S make sure to try something with their local cheese

the accounting at the end did not make sense to me, however they followed up with me and amended the issue ASAP. Really appreciated it.

This is near the end of a valley away from Mindo- as such very peaceful and "away from it all" - however of you want a meal in Mindo you have to get a taxi and go 25 mins down a bumpy road. The cabana 2 was lovely and it really could sleep 5 if a family ie parents and 3 children- NB the steps to the loft beds are steep. The walks from there are lovely- but on this occasion the manager was new and found it difficult to direct us- he didnt know the paths. Also the tours one could get- he didnt know how to access them ( apart from the butterfly farm) and so we organised them ourselves out of Mindo. Breakfasts good.

It gets very damp in a cloud forest...! we had to dry out clothes that were hanging inside on the balcony when there was sun. there was no fan downstairs in the cabin to do this and we brought our own washing line and pegs. As above although the new manager was a very nice man he didnt know all we needed and his boss the owner who was sick didnt even avail herself at a distance to answer questions. We saw her finally the last morning of a 4N stay.

It's a magical place. The hosts (Nicolas and Sol) were very welcoming to us. The rooms were clean, cozy and beautiful. We had a great and unique experience. Perfect place for relax and connect with the nature.