Mindo's Cable Car (Tarabita de Mindo) Tours and Activities

A brief cable car ride through the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve not only lets you admire the rain forest canopy up close, but also cuts down on the hike to the popular Nambillo Waterfall. Each open-air car holds up to six people, giving the option of taking the short trip with your group.

Experience some of Mindo's top attractions with this flexible attractions pass, which makes for a great trip planner when purchased in advance. Options include (choose four out of five): Mindo canopy zipline, waterfall sanctuary via cable car, butterfly garden, Yumbo chocolate factory tour, or a bike rental. Explore at your own pace and complete all activities in a single day or over the course of six months.

Venture into the Ecuadorian Andes alongside your expert guide on this Mindo zip lining, butterfly farm and hummingbirds tour. You'll experience the rugged beauty of two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world. This tour showcases stunning cloud forest area and includes a visit to a colorful butterfly farm. A thrilling zip line tour through the canopy offers up one of the best ways for adventurous travelers to experience a serious thrill.