Remanso Lodge in Pedro Vicente Maldonado - county at 35km from Mindo
"Remanso Lodge in Pedro Vicente Maldonado"
LODGING (1NIGHT) $ 36.50 per pax
Private cabin with A/C 1 Adult
- Wi-Fi.
- Use of: jacuzzi, turco and steam cave, hydromassage, swimming pool, volley and footbal court, pool game, ping pong.
- Dinner
- American breakfast
FAMILY PACKAGE $ 136.50
Cabin for families with A/C 2 Adults 2 Childre (1NIGHT)
- Wi-Fi.
- Use of: jacuzzi, turco and steam cave, hydromassage, swimming pool, volley and footbal court, pool game, ping pong.
- Lunch or dinner
- American breakfast
- Coffe break (empanada with coffee)
- Free horse ride for children
HISTORY OF PEDRO VICENTE MALDONADO COUNTY
Pedro Vicente Maldonado en Ecuador in Ecuador, South America, located in the northwest of Pichincha. A county with 12,924 inhabitants. It does present a humid warm climate, without registering major temperature changes, with an average of 16 ° C and relative variations in the months of February, March, April and May, registering averages greater than 25 ° C, which coincide with the winter season. The humidity varies between 84.5% and 87.5% with an average cloudiness of 8/8 in a completely overcast sky, and its annual rainfall varies between 3,300 and 3,800 mm with an evaporation between 890 and 1,100 mm. Altitude of 620 meters above sea level.
Pedro Vicente Maldonado is characteristic as a Sub-Tropical region.
The county corresponds to 656.50 square kilometers. They integrate more than 30 villages and populated centers distributed throughout the area belonging to the county. Among the most important villages we do have: Simón Bolívar, 10 de Agosto, Álvaro Pérez, San Vicente de Andoas, San Juan de Puerto Quito, Nueva Aurora, Paraiso Alto, Paraiso Bajo, La Célica, el Cisne, Pachijal, 15 de Mayo, Los Laureles, Brisas del Guayllabamba, Salcedo Lindo, Konrad Adenauer, Barrio Lindo, Monte Olivo, among others.
On September 29, 1972 "The county of San Miguel de los Bancos" became independent from the former "Mindo" Parish, and Pedro Vicente Maldonado was legally established. The colonization of area took place in the year 1950, by a group of citizens, who arrived to San Miguel de Los Bancos.
The ancient population disappeared due to volcanic eruptions not only by Pichincha volcanoe but also from Pululahua volcanoe. Later in the year 400, 500 A.D. there was a second settlement that corresponded to the Yumbos.
Among the most important rivers are: Guayllabamba, Caoní, San Dimas, Jordán, Pitzará, Pachijal, Guadalupe, Sábalo. Silanchi, Cristal, Achiote, among others.
How to get there to Pedro Vicente Maldonado from Quito ?
By public transport: from Ofelia terminal take cooperatives like San Pedrito, Aloag, Kennedy. The bus has to go by the highway Calacali la Independencia.
How to go to Quito from Pedro Vicente Maldonado ?
By public transport: from terminal behind the market, take cooperatives like San Pedrito, Aloag, Kennedy.
From 3:10 am every half hour till 17:05. The last bus passes by at 18:00.
HOTELS AND LODGES IN PEDRO VICENTE MALDONADO
From Quito to Pedro Vicente Maldonado are 130km, you can visit here on a day trip or stay overnight at one of the several comfortable cloud forest lodges out of Mindo is "Remanso lodge and hotel" in the county of Pedro Vicente Maldonado.
What to do in Pedro Vicente Maldonado? and where to go in Pedro Vicente Maldonado?
Among the main tourist attractions are Nature, Cultural and Adventure Tourism.
In addition to"birdwatching", Pedro Vicente Maldonado has other activities to keep nature lovers occupied. The green, lush landscapes are punctuated by nature trails, freshwater rivers and waterfalls, which can be explored by foot.
Livestock Expo feria (Expoferia Ganadera) is held on August 3rd and 4th of every year here in Pedro Vicente Maldonado.
Cascada del salto del tigre . The view of this waterfall is one of the most impressive, given by the union of the crystal, clear and clean waters of the SAN DIMAS RIVER, with the bellicose, dark and sparkling waters of the Guayllabamba River, without a doubt, it is one of the best attractions of the Northwest.
Casacada rio Achiotillo On its way it forms a fantastic waterfall approximately 6 meters high by 12 meters wide.
Cascadas verdes takes us to two waterfalls, formed by two streams that come from nearby rivers, to reach the first 6 meters high, you walk approximately 10 minutes, and then the second of 12 meters.
Cascada del Tatala it is one of the highest waterfalls in the Northwest of Pichincha, it has an approximate height of 100 m. and 7 m. wide, its wonderful landscape is impressive, you can see a large number of swallows sitting on the rocks, it is surrounded by fauna and flora native to the area.
Pachijal river, an exotic wildlife along, sports such as rafting and sport fishing are practiced. From Quito, by the Calacali -La Independencia road, by the Km. 104, San Juan de Puerto Quito, right bank, where there is a 4m wide road, in regular conditions for all types of vehicles and at a distance of 13 km.
Rio Naranjal attraction located in the Naranjito enclosure, small fast rapido alternated with swimming pools amidst the fauna and flora of the sector. The community of the Naranjito site works in community tourism. It has primary forest, and abundant flora and fauna.
Ecological Reserve. The Municipality of Pedro Vicente Maldonado, through the city Council, decided to declare as an Ecological Reserve Zone the property of Mr. Vicente Quiroz, on February 10, 2006, located at Km. 106 of the Calacali Road - La Independencia with a extension of 50 hectares. In this reserve we find a waterfall formed by the Maldonado River tributary of the Caoní River, it has an approximate height of 6 meters.
Balneario (public baths) rio Caoni. The characteristics that this river has are several, has a width of 20 meters, in some sectors its course is fast and busy, in the city of Pedro Vicente Maldonado just 5 minutes by car and 20 minutes walking. Natural pools that the river has formed.
Balneario (public baths) Los Canelos. here we can find natural pools where young and old can enjoy a cozy and energetic bath; and at the same time of a beautiful panorama. Located in the Celica village, just 30 minutes from Pedro Vicente Maldonado.
Balneario (public baths) Los Helechos. we find tilapia fish hatcheries, where we can taste an exquisite roasted tilapia, traditional dish of this area, in addition to enjoying a lush landscape 48 and a natural pool formed by the Caoní river.