BIRDWALKING AND MINDFUL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
 Antpitta Center is a new initiative that integrates birdwatching with nature-based healing (meditation, forest bathing, and mindful photography). It is community-based: it hires local guides, purchases from Mindo suppliers, and allocates % to reforestation/education. It operates within the Mindo-Nambillo Protective Forest and private reserves, following best practices (small groups, zero disturbance, zero waste).
 Itinerary
 05:00 Departure to Mindo: Meeting at Terpel Calacalí Gas Station
 5:30–6:00 Arrival at Paz de las Aves and somatic anchoring + integration dynamics before the lek (intention setting). Paz de las Aves
 6:00–8:00 Bird Peace: Rooster lek + walk; auditory mindfulness practice (song listening) and body scan. Bird Peace
 8:00–9:15 Mindful breakfast at the shelter + brief journaling (what I felt/saw/heard). Peace of the Birds
 10:15–11: 15 San Tadeo: forest bathing (shinrin-yoku): slow walk,.
 11:15-11:30 Hydration and local seasonal fruits
 11:30–12:15 Mindful photography (conscious breathing techniques), 2 creative exercises Saint Thaddeus
 12:15-13:00 On the way to Mindo City
 1:00 PM–2:00 PM Light lunch in Mindo.
 14:30–15:30 Via El Cinto Route: 10-minute chi-kung exercise and photo walk with photography exercises.
 3:30–4:30 PM Integration Circle: Sharing learning + personal commitment.
 19:30 Arrival in Quito.
 Logistics notes
 Advance reservations: essential (limited spaces)
 Suggested gear: 8–10x binoculars, 300–600mm telephoto lens, light rain gear, and trail shoes. Take everything.
 Weather: Cool, damp mornings; bring a layer for brief rain showers. Wear neutral, natural-colored clothing, camouflage colors (green, brown, black).
 Ethics: Maintain distance at feeders and leks; follow guide instructions. Maintain silence.
 BIRDS WE WILL SEE
 Bird Peace targets: Andean cock-of-the-rock and antpittas; possible quetzal, toucan barbet, tanagers, and hummingbirds.
 San Tadeo : Euphonias, sparrows, flycatchers, tanagers and in winter (January-June) toucans such as: Crimson rumped toucanet, Collared aracarí, Yellow-throated, Choco toucan and Toucan barbet, you can also observe more than 15 different species of hummingbirds
 Antipitta Center target: Scaled Antpitta, Yellow Throated Toucan, possible quetzal, Slaty Spinetail, Brown-capped vireo, Slate-throated Redstart. Choco Toucan. Orange Bellied Euphonia, Orange Bellied Euphonia