Located in the north western lowlands of Quito where the majority of these forests have been cleared to develop products such as banana and African Palm Trees. Only few ecological reserves remain including the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest reserve, and other private reserves like Arashá.

Given the fact that it is on a slope, the sunrays are able to penetrate deeper inside the forest, thus giving place to richer endemic flora and fauna.

Rooms
Location
Spa Treatments
Restaurants
Tours
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Room Descriptions

Junior Suite
All suites include one queen-size bed, minibar, private bathroom decorated with black stone walls. These suites have a fabulous view of the surrounding gardens from a terrace.

Queen Size Bed
Each room is furnished with one queen-size bed, private bathroom and terrace.

Twin Beds
These rooms are furnished with two twin-size beds, private bathroom and terrace.

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Location

Just 2 hours from Quito and 5 from Guayaquil, in the Pacific rain forest of Ecuador!

From Quito:
Take the road to "Mitad del Mundo" and continue to Calacali. From there take highway "Calacali - La Independencia" and you will come across "Nanegalito", "Mindo", "Los Bancos" and finally "Pedro Vicente Maldonado". Look for the large signs with our logo.

From Guayaquil:
Take the road to "Santo Domingo de los Colorados". From there take the road to "Esmeraldas". When you reach "La Independencia", turn right at the REPSOL gas station. Follow the signs to Arashá.

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Spa Treatments

FACIAL TREATMENTS:
These treatments will benefit both men and women and are designed to cleanse as well as relax all your facial muscles and skin.

• Rejuvenating Antioxidant Facial
• Deep Cleansing Facial
• Eye Contour Treatment
• Basic Facial for Men

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BODY MASSAGE WITH AROMATHERAPY:
Various techniques including Swedish, Thai and reflexology with pressure point therapy.

• Aromatherapy Detoxifying Wrap:
Consists of hot compresses with concentrated moisturizers, a body massage with hot essential diuretic oils and a thermal wrap.

• Body Exfoliation with OPC:
This consists of hot compresses followed by the application of an exfoliating gel and body mask with OPC. The treatment is completed with a thermal wrap.

• Foot Massage with Reflexology Techniques:
Stimulates the pressure points corresponding to the different body organs providing a complete body relaxation.

• Swedish Back Massage:
Consists of Swedish technology combined with pressure point therapy. Caring for the hands and feet with aromatherapy. A new concept that includes cleansing, compresses, exfoliation, mask and massage.

• Anti-Cellulite Toning Massage:
Harder pressure is used in this massage in combination with essential oils. We recommend at least three treatments before you see the results. Treatment should be continued at home to achieve maximum benefits.

• Hair Revitalization:
Intensive treatment with regenerating essential oils, head massage and pressure points in the face.

• Alfa Peacer:
Electronic treatment with alpha and beta waves to eliminate stress and provide energy.

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SPECIAL TREATMENTS
• Touch of Heaven:
Whirlpool bath with mineral salts of lavender, rosemary, lemon and ilang ilang. Followed by an aromatherapy wrap during which a facial to match your skin type is applied. Finally a refreshing body massage.

• Walk to Serenity:
This treatment consists of a whirlpool bath with mineral salts or a Turkish bath with essential oils and a complete facial. During the first facial mask, you receive a reflexology massage for the hands with rose or lavender cream, and during the second mask, a reflexology massage on your feet.

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Restaurants

EL BOSQUE RESTAURANT:

Enjoy our many Ecuadorian dishes and other international delicacies served by our expert chefs. We serve breakfast buffets and lunchtime salad bars as well as a great assortment of desserts. Our menu includes fish, beef, chicken and pork served in many styles. Children's menu available.
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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CHOCO BAR:

Named after the Ecological Reserve 'El Chocó' which stretches down from central america into south america and is the richest reserve in birdlife in the world. An excellent place to have a cocktail at sunset and make new friends. You have to try the Piña Colada!
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Tours

TOURS INSIDE ARASHA
Take a 10 minute, 30 minute or 1 hour tour within Arashá!

Our Very Own Jungle
Because of the unique location of the resort, you can explore the beauty of the untouched rain forest through its trails. Safe paths allow trekking through the jungle with our naturalist guides pointing out the wonders of this enchanting area.

Negrito Creek
After an easy ten-minute walk from the resort you reach the Negrito Creek. This creek is a peaceful setting for swimming and bathing or relaxing on the sandy beach.

Caoni River
The Caoni River flows down the middle of a canyon with warm, clear water under shades made by magnificent ancient trees. Here you come in contact with nature.

Chocolate Tour
This workshop allows guests to participate in making chocolate, starting from cocoa beans. Give your taste buds a treat and sample a delicious tropical fruit fondue.

Fishing
Try your luck fishing for Tilapia and Cachama in our Mindo Lagoon

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TOURS OUTSIDE ARASHÁ

TOUR # 1
Lagunas Esmeralda (Esmeralda Lagoons):
A pleasant walk through the rainforest takes you to a spectacular waterfall and two amazing lagoons. Surrounded by lush vegetation and colorful birds, this is one of the must see attractions in all of Ecuador.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM -$10 Usd per person (Approx $14.00 Cad)

TOUR # 2
Mindo Valley Bird Watching:
A 45-minute ride from the resort will take to the world famous Mindo Forest, a natural habitat to 380 plus bird species. One of the largest variety of bird species found in the world.
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM - $50 Usd per person (Approx $66.00 Cad)

TOUR # 3
Tsachila Village (Colorados Indians):
Visit one of the most colorful indigenous groups in all of Ecuador, the 'Colorados' (red heads). You will have an insight into their ancient traditions, religion and the way in which they have lived for hundreds of years. Our friend and SHAMAN Marcelo Aguavil a student and assitant of Abraham Calazacón a Tsáchila Chief and main SHAMAN of his tribe,assists with cures and herbal treatments to guests that have faith in him and his knowledge and he has his star oriented treatment hut in the forest of Arashá !
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $65 Usd per person (Approx $86.00 Cad)

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Package Rates