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Thank you so much for the fantastic 20 days we stayed at San Jorge Quito and San Jorge de Milpe. Bird watching the Magic Birding Circuit with you was absolutely glorious; we saw a total of 405 different Ecuadorian bird species.  All 5 of your reserves are basically untouched and pristine and your 2 Eco-Lodges are beautiful. The food was delicious and made with caring hands. The personal care and thoughtfulness by George, Irina and all the staff was very much appreciated by both of us.

We would definitely recommend The Magic Birding Circuit of San Jorge Botanical Reserve, San Jorge de Milpe, Tandayapa, Yanayacu and Cosanga to all who visit beautiful Ecuador.

Gerry and Denise Doekes
Norval,ON Canada

The Magic Birding Circuit Trip Report
March 2007

March 4, 2007
Arrive Quito Airport, Dr. George Cruz waiting for us with very warm and friendly greetings, we transferred over to Hosteria San Jorge Botanical and Eco-Lodge. A big beautiful room with a cozy fireplace awaited us. It was such a joy to stay here and be so close to the city of Quito at the same time.

March 5, 2007
We had a day of rest to get acclimatized to the high altitude. After an excellent breakfast we then birded around the beautiful San Jorge Hosteria and Botanical Reserve. We had a 4-course lunch and dinner; all of the meals at both San Jorge’s Quito and de Milpe Eco-Lodges are varied and delicious. The grounds surrounding the main Hosteria San Jorge Quito are full of gardens and wild flowers and very beautiful. The highland forest surrounds the Hosteria and as you go up in elevation it changes into Paramo, absolutely breath taking.

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A Birding trip report from The Magic Birding Circuit of Ecuador

MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT plus some time on our own at SAN JORGE ECO-LODGES & BOTANICAL RESERVES ~ Quito
Dec. 28, 2006 - Jan 7, 2007
(5 days of guided birding - Jan 3-7)
Leaders- Dr. George Cruz B. and
Son, Jorge Cruz A.
PARTICIPANTS – (**For 4 days of other-not guided birding, activities, Marilyn’s daughters Vanessa and Erin were along; for the first day of guided birding, novice birders Cybele and Chad Schorr were along) 

 

 

Photo at top of page: Dr. George Cruz A
All other photos in report: Dave and Marilyn Binkley

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