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San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve is an 18th century mountain hacienda, situated on 200 acres of untouched, protected land, preserving the wild & natural habitat of the many endemic plants, animals and over 110 different species of exotic birds, native only to the Andes region. We are the only private reserve near Quito, located only 17 minutes from the airport, yet a world away from the busy metropolis to provide guests with peace and tranquility.
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NEW ~ San Jorge de Milpe Eco-Lodge is located in Milpe, inside the Subtropical Rainforest. Enjoy spectacular scenery, beautiful trails, running rivers and cascading waterfalls with over 450 species of tropical birds, including a wide array of butterflies and orchids.
San Jorge’s two hotel locations are central to the 4 climate steps of Ecuador; the High Barren Plains, Highland Rainforest, Cloud Forest and Subtropical Rainforest, making it the ideal retreat for nature lovers.
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San Jorge owns 4 private natural reserves throughout Ecuador, all within close proximity, known as The Magic Birding & Hiking Circuit. Kept in the rich, natural state, all of our exclusive reserves offer the chance to fully immerse yourself in all that is Ecuador; a diverse array of flora, fauna, climate regions and hundreds of birds and wildlife. Our eco-tours will take you through the famous Nono-Mindo road (hummingbird trail) in its full extension, and the best places in the Amazon Basin for birding.
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San Jorge owns four private nature reserves throughout 4 distinct Ecuadorian climate steps Begin your adventure at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve in Quito (High Barren Plains and Highland Rain Forest), San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve (Cloud Forest) lower Tandayapa Valley, San Jorge de Cosanga – Yanayacu Wildlife & Bird Reserve, located in the border of Antizana National Park, in the Las Caucheras Road (Andean Cloud Forest), and continue on to San Jorge de Milpe Eco-lodge & Reserve , located near Mindo (Subtropical Rainforest). All of our reserves are a birding paradise!!
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We offer the best options for BIRDWATCHING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, SHAMANIC CLEANSINGS, HOLISTIC MEDICINAL TREATMENTS, INDIAN MARKETS, CITY & CULTURAL TOURS.
Without taking long, risky and tiring bus trips!!
The Magic Birding & Hiking Circuit Ecuador
Bird Watching Areas

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Distances |
Puerto Quito |
500 m |
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San Jorge Quito - Hipodromo |
21 km |
Rio Silanche |
700 m |
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San Jorge Quito – San Jorge Tandayapa |
32 km |
P.V. Maldonado |
800 m |
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San Jorge Quito – San Jorge Tandayapa |
57 km |
San Jorge de Milpe |
900 m |
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San Jorge Quito – San Jorge Milpe |
95 km |
Rio Blanco |
1000 m |
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San Jorge Quito – San Jorge Cosanga |
123 km |
San Miguel de los Bancos |
1000 m |
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San Jorge Quito - Baeza |
101 km |
Nanegal |
1200 m |
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San Jorge Quito – Papallacta |
63 km |
Mindo |
1500 m |
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San Jorge Quito – Cosanga |
120 km |
Nanegalito |
1500 m |
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San Jorge Quito – Larupa |
152 km |
San Jorge de Tandayapa |
1500 m |
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San Jorge Quito – Ollin |
170 km |
Nono |
2600 m |
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San Jorge Milpe – Rio Silanche
(P.V. Maldonado) |
30 km |
Quito |
2800 m |
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San Jorge Milpe – Puerto Quito |
75 km |
Calacali |
2900 m |
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San Jorge Milpe – Mindo |
18 km |
San Jorge de Quito |
3200 m |
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San Jorge Milpe – Rio Blanco |
25 km |
Peñas Blancas |
3600 m |
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San Jorge Milpe – Paved road |
4 km |
Papallacta Pass |
4000 m |
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San Jorge Tandayapa – Nanegalito |
8 km |
Cuyuja |
2400 m |
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San Jorge Tandayapa - San Jorge Milpe |
54 km |
San Jorge de Yanayapa |
2400 m |
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San Jorge Tandayapa – Mindo |
40 km |
Baeza |
2200 m |
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San Jorge Tandayapa – Hipodromo |
35 km |
Las Caucheras |
2200 m |
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San Jorge Cosanga- Tena |
62 km |
San Jorge de Cosanga |
2000 m |
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San Jorge Cosanga – Los Alisos |
10 km |
Ollin |
1500 m |
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San Jorge Cosanga – Guacamayos |
10 km |
Tena |
1000 m |
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San Jorge Cosanga – Larupa |
35 km |
Loreto |
500 m |
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San Jorge Cosanga – Ollin |
52 km |
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San Jorge Cosanga – Baeza |
21 km |
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Larupa - Baeza |
50 km |
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Larupa – Rio Ollin |
17 km |
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Larupa - Loreto |
79 km |
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Larupa - Tena |
30 km |
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Larupa - Archidona |
25 km |
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Larupa - Cosanga |
32 km |
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Baeza - Cuyuja |
18 km |
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Cosanga - Guacamayos |
7 km |
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Cosanga - Baeza |
18 km |
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