Es hermoso 😌 mashpi hotel muy confortable Debo acotar que pronto se hará una consulta popular para que todo este sector del noorcidente de Pichincha se mantenga libre de minería porque el bosque del choco andino de Ecuador es esto Hermoso 🤩💞
En las manos adecuadas, creo que lugares como Choco Andino deben ser privados porque así no te preocupas por un cambio de gobierno que no se preocupa por el medio ambiente. Aquí realmente entiendes que su objetivo es la conservación y protección. Y el turismo puede hacer que eso suceda.
Wow what a video. This is my favorite of yours so far. The perfect mix of amazing food and nature. Also the videography was extra special. Thanks so much and please do more like this. Cheers
Algún día espero tener esa experiencia, muy maravilloso más que un alojamiento es una experiencia de mucha calidad, saludos y gracias por visitar el impresionante Ecuador ❤️🇪🇨
@@ayngelina Yeah I like that too. In some bigger groups that may not be an option though and I've been left contemplating. Overall though I tend to be pretty good at choosing except that every now and then...
Fantastic, just fantastic! The videography was out of this world. Thanks for showing us everything that Mashpi Lodge had to offer. Your description of birds, trees, and waterfalls was truly educational. And, of course, your description of the Ecuadorian dishes was amazing. Thanks Ayngelina!
Wowww impresionante! Creo que este ha sido uno de mis videos favoritos que has hecho de Ecuador y que no conocía del todo! Lo ame demasiado! Espero algún día ir allá!
Absolutely gorgeous. I have watched a lot of videos on Ecuador, and I had no idea that they had a luxury hotel like this. The butterfly eggs on the butt made the whole video though!
We stayed three nights, anything less than that and you'll regret it. Check out their website as they have some special deals. There were Canadians on my trip that bought a package that also included Casa Gangotena in Quito and a trip to Finch Bay in the Galapagos.
$636 at the low end and over $1,000 per night for most months and almost $1,400 per night at the top. Why didn’t she say how much she paid for her stay? Isn’t that key to know for staying at Mashpi lodge?
I have stayed at Mashpi and forked over the $1000 a night fee just to see if all the hype was worth it, and, basically, it is if you can afford it, which I could for three days, but that was it. Very luxurious, plunked down in the midst of the Chocó biosphere, with all the habitat intact. The room was extremely comfortable and the food was great. I was there mainly to photograph birds, and here I encountered the same thing I have with other high end lodges, namely that you can't do anything outside without being accompanied by a guide, which ain't cheap. I tried to explain to the management before I got there that I didn't need a guide to be with me while I spent hours photographing hummingbirds, I just needed access to their feeders. They interpreted this as complaining about the guiding fee, which was high, but was not the point. So I did have a guide with me the entire time I was at the feeders. You can't walk on a trail without a guide. This is so different from other ecolodges in Ecuador, such as Tandayapa, Guango, or you name it. I'm not sure what the thinking is; perhaps the clientele who stay at these super expensive places are so litigious that the management is afraid the guests will sue if they stub their toe, or are so helpless that they can't do anything for themselves outdoors without being led around. Maybe someone can explain it to me, but I wanted to shout, "just leave me alone!"
It is a bit different than other spots although this region is in critical danger and has a lot of research programs going on, so maybe that’s why they are so careful?
@@ayngelina You knew they would get some competition to serve the birding and photography community. Just a few miles away, a local family has turned their property into the Reserva Amagusa. For $10 a day, you can enjoy their trails, hummingbird feeders, and fruit feeders for other birds. They also serve meals. This kind of local involvement is crucial to save endangered habitats. Guess where I’m going when I return to Ecuador in May?
Yes I did know about this spot as Andres is also an avid birdwatcher. It's interesting though when we drove through I noticed people clear cutting the land for tourism, which seems like a bit of an issue as the Choco biosphere will disappear. I think Mashpi is more about conservation and research funded through tourism at a high price. Although it's had quite a few discounts, when we went it was 70% off. Have you gone to Mindo or down to the area surrounding Cuenca in Cajas? I only know the scope of birding because Andres is so active in the community, he's part of an annual global bird counting day and I think this year Ecuador marked a close number to Colombia, which is impressive . And if you look at my Checa treehouse video Andres said it was also a fantastic spot for birding and encouraged the owners not to cut the trees so that they could attract birdwatchers.
Wow! Amazingly, your videos keep getting better! Do you know what the pricing might be for someone or a couple trying to follow the steps of what you presented us? (Similar Food, and Room)
Soy Canadienese y mi español no es tan fuerte. También es para inspirar los viajeros en inglés para ir allá. Tengo los subtítulos en español por mi suscriptores que no entienden inglés.
@@ayngelina NO se trata de ninguna crítica. Es sólo una opinión y no voy a negar q lo diga xq no controlo apenas el inglés. Pero EL VIDEO ES UNA MARAVILLA Yo le digo a mi mujer ( Q ES ECUATORIANA DE MACHALA ) q ECUADOR no tiene nada q envidiar a COSTA RICA en su TURISMO DE NATURALEZA pero tiene q ORGANIZARSE Y PROMOCIONARSE MUCHO MEJOR AUNQUE ESTO TAMBIEN ES MUY DELICADO PARA SU PRESERVACIÓN LA FELICITO POR LA ENORME CALIDAD DEL VIDEO DESDE EL ESCORIAL españa
It's not a mistake, this is the most expensive hotel in Ecuador. That said, it includes luxury lodging, breakfast, a three course lunch and dinner by a kitchen producing some of the best fine dining in Ecuador, and it also includes a full day of guiding in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. There are over 400 birds, frogs and trees that you can find here that don't exist anywhere else in the world. And Andres said one of the trails for birdwatchers features a bird so rare that in the community of birdwatching, people would spend that much just on a tour to see that bird. That said, there are fantastic deals right now to encourage travel. I know Canadians in their 20s who came down and were able to pair it with a stay at Casa Gangotena in Quito and Finch Bay in the Galapagos. This is definitely a bucket list experience and right now is the time to jump on it with such a discount.
Very pricey but it also funds preservation of the land and research. With Ecuador losing so much precious biosphere it’s amazing they are making this work and also expanding.
They have deals all the time. When I was there I think it was 70% off. And it includes all three course meals and full days of guided tours. That said it is a private reserve that funds conservation so it will never be a budget destination.
You watched a video about a beautiful place and THAT criticism is what you felt you should comment on? I am sorry that’s what you took away from my efforts making the video because how people eat isn’t really something we need to spend time thinking about.
@@ayngelina When someone offers a suggestion that could save someone else embarrassment, the correct response is "thank you - we'll work on that" and then be on your way.
Perhaps you've forgotten no one asked for your suggestion of how he eats. And maybe you should save yourself the embarrassment of being unnecessarily judgmental and rude.
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They're so beautiful♡
What a beautiful place. It's a rainforest paradise. So lush and green.
Yes. It was overwhelmingly green and lush. I loved it.
It’s beautiful but expensive
Ayngelina, we couldn't agree with you more! We love Mashpi Lodge. Thanks for your wonderful video.
Thank you for commenting! I'm still at La María 😍 I think because of you telling them about my videos they asked if I wanted to try some mistela.
@@ayngelina Hmmm-m-m-m, Maybe I should run back around the corner and join you!
@@maryculverwright I should have gone there earlier, it is so lovely and they are so nice.
This just made my list of places we HAVE to see when we get to Ecuador
Absolutely this is a bucket list hotel. It shouldn't even be called a hotel, it's so much more.
You just 'stole' what I wanted to write 💕 THIS is a place to visit 😊😊
Es hermoso 😌 mashpi hotel muy confortable Debo acotar que pronto se hará una consulta popular para que todo este sector del noorcidente de Pichincha se mantenga libre de minería porque el bosque del choco andino de Ecuador es esto Hermoso 🤩💞
En las manos adecuadas, creo que lugares como Choco Andino deben ser privados porque así no te preocupas por un cambio de gobierno que no se preocupa por el medio ambiente. Aquí realmente entiendes que su objetivo es la conservación y protección. Y el turismo puede hacer que eso suceda.
Absolutely stunning. This is a place I would love to visit ❤️. Thanks.
Absolutely a bucket list item
Esos paisajes como si estuvieran en el paraíso impresionantes vistas
Sin duda. lo mejor que he hecho en Ecuador.
You find the coolest hotels and food spots!!
This one was extra cool.
Wow what a video. This is my favorite of yours so far. The perfect mix of amazing food and nature. Also the videography was extra special. Thanks so much and please do more like this. Cheers
This was my favourite too. I hope I can keep it up.
Wao that’s amazing wao thanks for a great video
It's the most beautiful place I've been
@@ayngelina is really nice waoooo
Algún día espero tener esa experiencia, muy maravilloso más que un alojamiento es una experiencia de mucha calidad, saludos y gracias por visitar el impresionante Ecuador ❤️🇪🇨
Muy gentil, gracias Andy!
Absolutely stunning with all the colors and the textures in the landscape! So cool to see.
It was overwhelmingly beautiful
Ayngelina that's soo amazin and beautiful, I want to go to Ecuador,...thanks again for sharing...
Come visit!
Order envy... I didn't know there was a name for that feeling!
Nice vid, cool spot. 😍☮️
Oh yeah, it's a thing. That's why I only like to eat with people who just expect we're going to share.
@@ayngelina
Yeah I like that too. In some bigger groups that may not be an option though and I've been left contemplating. Overall though I tend to be pretty good at choosing except that every now and then...
Amazing video! The area and hotels looks beautiful
Thank you, it's such a beautiful region.
That looks incredible!
I think this is the best experience I've had in Ecuador, even more than Galapagos.
Fantastic, just fantastic! The videography was out of this world. Thanks for showing us everything that Mashpi Lodge had to offer. Your description of birds, trees, and waterfalls was truly educational. And, of course, your description of the Ecuadorian dishes was amazing. Thanks Ayngelina!
This was my favourite experience in Ecuador. I was really happy with the video because I feel like it accurately showed the experience.
Very excited place
It was pretty incredible.
Amazing place!!! Loved it!!! 🥰 thanks for sharing! 🙏
So glad you enjoyed it, it is such a special place.
Butterfly eggs 🤣😂🤣🤣 Beautiful place 😍
It's such a special place
Excellent video! Thank you!!
The Choco Andino bioregion is very special, not sure if you saw my Mindo video but I talk about it a bit more there.
Wowww impresionante! Creo que este ha sido uno de mis videos favoritos que has hecho de Ecuador y que no conocía del todo! Lo ame demasiado! Espero algún día ir allá!
Este fue mi video favorito también. No sé si podré replicarlo ya que la belleza y la experiencia no tienen paralelo.
@@ayngelina Me imagino, habrá sido una experiencia cautivadora yendo allá! Es hermoso cuando se convive con la naturaleza!
Fantastic video thank you 😊
Thrilled you enjoyed it
Those dishes look yummy! The view to the forest amazing!
It was! A forest so lush you couldn't see the ground.
Amazing! You captured it so well
It's amazing when you can sit and the other person drives 🤣
@@ayngelina hahahah he is doing a good job :)
Absolutely gorgeous. I have watched a lot of videos on Ecuador, and I had no idea that they had a luxury hotel like this. The butterfly eggs on the butt made the whole video though!
It is such a special place. I loved it.
You did really well with height.
Look forward to more videos.
Believe me I was terrified at some points. But not being able to see the ground through the trees helped.
Lindíssimo...
Claro que si 😊
Thanks for this video, I'm going next March. Better start walking again. 😊
Yes and you’ll love it!
Wow!! You nailed it to the core …. What is the minimum stay in Masphi Lodge or what do you recommend ?
We stayed three nights, anything less than that and you'll regret it. Check out their website as they have some special deals. There were Canadians on my trip that bought a package that also included Casa Gangotena in Quito and a trip to Finch Bay in the Galapagos.
$636 at the low end and over $1,000 per night for most months and almost $1,400 per night at the top. Why didn’t she say how much she paid for her stay? Isn’t that key to know for staying at Mashpi lodge?
I have stayed at Mashpi and forked over the $1000 a night fee just to see if all the hype was worth it, and, basically, it is if you can afford it, which I could for three days, but that was it. Very luxurious, plunked down in the midst of the Chocó biosphere, with all the habitat intact. The room was extremely comfortable and the food was great.
I was there mainly to photograph birds, and here I encountered the same thing I have with other high end lodges, namely that you can't do anything outside without being accompanied by a guide, which ain't cheap. I tried to explain to the management before I got there that I didn't need a guide to be with me while I spent hours photographing hummingbirds, I just needed access to their feeders. They interpreted this as complaining about the guiding fee, which was high, but was not the point. So I did have a guide with me the entire time I was at the feeders. You can't walk on a trail without a guide.
This is so different from other ecolodges in Ecuador, such as Tandayapa, Guango, or you name it. I'm not sure what the thinking is; perhaps the clientele who stay at these super expensive places are so litigious that the management is afraid the guests will sue if they stub their toe, or are so helpless that they can't do anything for themselves outdoors without being led around. Maybe someone can explain it to me, but I wanted to shout, "just leave me alone!"
It is a bit different than other spots although this region is in critical danger and has a lot of research programs going on, so maybe that’s why they are so careful?
@@ayngelina You knew they would get some competition to serve the birding and photography community. Just a few miles away, a local family has turned their property into the Reserva Amagusa. For $10 a day, you can enjoy their trails, hummingbird feeders, and fruit feeders for other birds. They also serve meals. This kind of local involvement is crucial to save endangered habitats. Guess where I’m going when I return to Ecuador in May?
Yes I did know about this spot as Andres is also an avid birdwatcher. It's interesting though when we drove through I noticed people clear cutting the land for tourism, which seems like a bit of an issue as the Choco biosphere will disappear. I think Mashpi is more about conservation and research funded through tourism at a high price. Although it's had quite a few discounts, when we went it was 70% off.
Have you gone to Mindo or down to the area surrounding Cuenca in Cajas? I only know the scope of birding because Andres is so active in the community, he's part of an annual global bird counting day and I think this year Ecuador marked a close number to Colombia, which is impressive . And if you look at my Checa treehouse video Andres said it was also a fantastic spot for birding and encouraged the owners not to cut the trees so that they could attract birdwatchers.
You had me right up until snakes in the grass...lol!
Yeah you wouldn't be able to do this 😎
很棒！已加入旅行目的地。
如果您有任何问题，请告诉我
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Wow! Amazingly, your videos keep getting better!
Do you know what the pricing might be for someone or a couple trying to follow the steps of what you presented us?
(Similar Food, and Room)
How do U get there from Quito?
We drove but they will also pick you up in Quito
Is it difficult to get there?
They have a service to pick you up in Quito from one of the hotels. We were okay with the drive, it wasn't hard.
Este video debe estar editado tb en el idioma oficial del país de origen
Soy Canadienese y mi español no es tan fuerte. También es para inspirar los viajeros en inglés para ir allá. Tengo los subtítulos en español por mi suscriptores que no entienden inglés.
@@ayngelina NO se trata de ninguna crítica. Es sólo una opinión y no voy a negar q lo diga xq no controlo apenas el inglés.
Pero EL VIDEO ES UNA MARAVILLA
Yo le digo a mi mujer ( Q ES ECUATORIANA DE MACHALA ) q ECUADOR no tiene nada q envidiar a COSTA RICA en su TURISMO DE NATURALEZA pero tiene q ORGANIZARSE Y PROMOCIONARSE MUCHO MEJOR
AUNQUE ESTO TAMBIEN ES MUY DELICADO PARA SU PRESERVACIÓN
LA FELICITO POR LA ENORME CALIDAD DEL VIDEO
DESDE EL ESCORIAL españa
gracias por sus amables palabras 💜
How much price?
It varies. When I visited in 2001 there were deals for 70% off with travel agents so it’s best to start with them
I checked their website. $1100 a night? There must be a mistake somewhere...
It's not a mistake, this is the most expensive hotel in Ecuador. That said, it includes luxury lodging, breakfast, a three course lunch and dinner by a kitchen producing some of the best fine dining in Ecuador, and it also includes a full day of guiding in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world.
There are over 400 birds, frogs and trees that you can find here that don't exist anywhere else in the world. And Andres said one of the trails for birdwatchers features a bird so rare that in the community of birdwatching, people would spend that much just on a tour to see that bird.
That said, there are fantastic deals right now to encourage travel. I know Canadians in their 20s who came down and were able to pair it with a stay at Casa Gangotena in Quito and Finch Bay in the Galapagos. This is definitely a bucket list experience and right now is the time to jump on it with such a discount.
well that lodge is pricey.. one night will cost as much as my 2 week vaca in Feb in Ecuador 🤣
Very pricey but it also funds preservation of the land and research. With Ecuador losing so much precious biosphere it’s amazing they are making this work and also expanding.
Sorry peeps I look for accommodations that stuff a 3oo pound man to keep my skinny high calorie burning ass at the 15o range
Fair enough 😀
$1500 a night 😬
They have deals all the time. When I was there I think it was 70% off. And it includes all three course meals and full days of guided tours. That said it is a private reserve that funds conservation so it will never be a budget destination.
Your companion needs to learn how to hold a fork...🙄
You watched a video about a beautiful place and THAT criticism is what you felt you should comment on?
I am sorry that’s what you took away from my efforts making the video because how people eat isn’t really something we need to spend time thinking about.
@@ayngelina When someone offers a suggestion that could save someone else embarrassment, the correct response is "thank you - we'll work on that" and then be on your way.
Perhaps you've forgotten no one asked for your suggestion of how he eats. And maybe you should save yourself the embarrassment of being unnecessarily judgmental and rude.