Hostel Gypsy in Mindo

Hostel Gypsy is your refuge in the Ecuadoran rainforest. We offer hot food, warm showers, friendly hosts, private and double rooms, and adventures exploring the rainforest, hiking the waterfalls, and innertubing down the river. Come visit the cloud forest -- a two hour drive from Quito. As you travel, the surroundings will transform before your eyes: from cool & clear in Quito, to desert dry and finally to the unforgettable forest of Mindo. The closest rainforest to civilization! Make yourself at home at the Hostal Gypsy. • Hang out in our open air meet and eat restaurant. • Snooze in one of our comfy private or double rooms. • Rinse off that river mud in a warm shower. • Rest up from your hike to the water falls in the hammocks on the “banana tree balcony.” • Use the “box seat balcony” for the best seats to the local soccer tournaments. • Steam up the kitchen with your fish farm catch, or better yet, hand it to Chef Amparo and go relax, while she prepares it for you!Ecuador is full of opportunities for those who want a serene place to relax, or a rugged eco-adventure. We will set you up with great guides for: • Inner-tubing down the river• Fishing with guaranteed catch • Walks to the water falls• Butterfly and Orchid gardens• Bird watching galore• Rappelling adventuresCome for the day or spend a month. You won’t run out of adventures!We operate Hostal Gypsy because we want you to love the people and nature of Ecuador as much as we do.Your hosts: Amparo and DarwinFor reservations, call us in Ecuador at Tel: (02) 765 459(from U.S. 011-593-2-765-459)or e-mail us at soozee@soozee.comSee photos at www.hostelgypsy.com