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San Jorge de Milpe.
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The construction of our new San Jorge de Milpe Orchid and Bird Eco-Lodge has recently been completed in December, 2006. This brand new lodge is located in the Subtropical Rainforest just outside of Mindo. Our new lodge contains beautiful, well kept birding trails, natural running rivers, 11 cascading waterfalls, observatory decks with spectacular views of the upper tropical rainforest valley, 300 varieties of orchids species, enormous amount of moths , butterflies, reptiles, mammals and insects and over 450 species of birds. Hammocks are strung for relaxing in comfort and watching the birds at their feeders. You can even spot birds through the windows of your room! Accommodations at our two-story cedar Milpe lodge have implemented the use of orthopedic mattresses, with hot showers and wonderful views from every room. San Jorge de Milpe Orchid and Bird Eco-Lodge has the comfort and rustic elegance of a Subtropical Rainforest lodge, making it suitable for all interests including birding, nature research, adventures , photography, a romantic getaway, or an educational retreat. San Jorge also has a fully developed tropical organic garden, making your meals fresh and delicious.
Unique to San Jorge de Milpe is our one of a kind Bird observatory hilltop. Only a 10 minute hike from your sleeping quarters,walking through a pristine tropical forest conserved by San Jorge , on a clear day, one has the chance to spot an average of 50 bird species between 6 am and 9 am without even taking a step! The record number for our Milpe hilltop was 68 species in these three hours. The hilltop lies above the canopy of the Milpe rainforest, offering a magnificent 360º view of the surrounding area. In December of 2007, Milpe set the world record for number of bird species in one area, making our reserve in Milpe an excellent location for world-class birding.
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San Jorge HighlightsEnjoy the birding hilltop located in San Jorge de Milpe.The best place to birdwatch without walking . Provides a 360 degrees view.Our Birdwatching placesSan Jorge History Hosteria San Jorge & Botanical Reserve San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve San Jorge de Cosanga -Yanayacu wildlife reserve San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird LodgeContact Us |
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San Jorge de Milpe
Climate : Upper Tropical Rainforest
Altitude : 3541 feet / 1000 meters o.s.l. Coordinates N 00 02.632 WO 53.229
In Milpe you will truly discover why this area is world-famous for its birding...there are large flocks of Tanagers everywhere! Known for majestic waterfalls and swimming holes, Milpe offers a variety of birding excitement with the presence of the Chocó Trogon, Pale-mandibled Araçari, Yellow-collared Chlorophonia, and Broad-billed Motmot among the many others listed above.
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| Common Birds to Look For: | Fairly Common Birds to Look For: |
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| Swallow tailed Kite, Cattle Egret, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Ruddy Pigeon, Maroon tailed Parakeet, Red billed Parrot, Bronze winged Parrot, White collared Swift, Red headed Barbet, Bay headed Tanager, Summer Tanger, Black capped Tanager, Blue gray Tanager, White lined Tanager, palm Tanager, Swallow Tanager, Flame faced, Rufous throated, Silver throated Tanager, Blue necked Tanager, Lemon rumped Tanager, Goldn Tanager, Thick billed Euphonia, Buff throated Saltator, Black winged Saltator, Blue black Grassquit, Yellow bellied Seedeater, Pale mandible Aracari, Squirel Cuckoo and Roadside Hawk. | Toucan Barbet , Laughing Falcon, Gray headed Kite, Black checked Woodpecker, White winged Tanager, Moss back Tanager, Ochre breasted Tanager, Tropical Gnatcatcher, Band backed Wren, Black stripped Sparrow, Broad billed Motmot, Rufous Motmot, Barred Hawk, Broad winged Hawk, Long tailed Antbird, Buff rumped Warbler, Boat billed Flycatcher and Rufous winged Tyrannulet, Golden olive Woodpecker. |
| Uncommon and Scarce: | Hummingbirds: |
| Glistening green Tanager, Esmeraldas Antbird, Blue fronted Parrotlet, Red masked Parakeet, Tiny Hawk, Double toothed Kite, Osprey, Plumbeous Forest Falcon, Long wattled Umbrellabird, Dark backed Wood Quail, Gray and Gold Tanager. | White whiskered Hermit, Stripe throated Hermit, Tooth billed Hummingbird, White necked Jacobin, Green Thorntail, Violet bellied Hummingbird, Purple chested Hummingbird, Purple bibbed Whitetip, Empress Brilliant, Velvet purple Coronet, purple crowned Fairy, Purple throated Woodstar. |
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San Jorge de Milpe - Bird Observatory Hilltop |
BOTANICAL RESERVES
The Magic Birding, Cultural and Hiking Circuit
San Jorge Eco-lodge Quito:
Km 4 Vía antigua a Nono (Cont. calle Machala)
San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-lodge:
Km 3,5 partidero antiguo a Tandayapa
San Jorge de Milpe Bird & Orchid Lodge:
Km 3,7 Camino a Milpe
San Jorge de Cosanga -Yanayacu Preserve:
Km3,6 Camino a las Caucheras.
Volunteer work & students contact form
Our Reserves in EcuadorSan Jorge Botanical Reserve Milpe Cosanga - Yanayacu Tandayapa
Ecuador birdwatching Tours Ecuador flora and fauna
Mail Address:
R. Almeida. N 42-191 e Hidalgo de Pinto
(Urb Quito Tennis ) Quito Ecuador
Fax - Phones:
(5932 ) 2 247 549 / 3 390 402 / 3 390413
Cell Phone 24 hours:
(00593) 9 7810094
Email: info@hosteriasanjorge.com
Our guests says
The San Jorge lodges were, as Jorge Cruz himself proclaims, "magic". The Quito lodge was steeped in history, and the birding there might have been great but our time was too short. Food there excellent. The Milpe lodge was astonishing in its opulence in the middle of a jungle, like Shangri-La. The host Jorge was the most interesting person I have ever met, with encyclopedic knowledge about everything. He entertained us with knowledge of flora and fauna of both ecosystems. Room were clean and spacious, food creative and delicious.
Susanne Shrader
<birdgirrl@comcast.net>
Tropical Nature Tours.
The San Jorge Lodges in Milpe and Quito are WONDERFUL ¡! MACANUDO!!
The services in restaurant, lodging, guidance, transportation are more than expected.
William and Angela Aldrich
11375 Eagle Road
Davidsburg, Migan 48350
Bookdriver2@tir.com
waldrich@tir.com
Yes, we did enjoy some cultural and nature tours with you.
Otavalo Tour (Great) Churches, Old town, Virgin Mary, Market Tour , Guide, friendly and informative.
Milpe Eco-lodge (Wonderful) Most beautiful place, amazing birds walk , waterfalls,
A SANCTUARY!!!
Food great.
San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (Great History ) a place to begin our tour. Lodging very comfortable . Great food.
Birding tours, Julia (our guide) Milpe and Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve (the best)
Otavalo. Orlando (our guide) Very proud of his city this came through on our tour.
Dr. George Cruz , a wealth of knowledge. We couldn´t get enough,
We were very interested to taste the flavors and foods of our visiting countries . The food at San Jorge was the most delicious .
Alan and Terri Kasper
Glen Arbor , MI USA
Hurons Diving Club Team
Emails:
tikasper@co,cast.net alanokasper@yahoo.com