Bird Watching Ecuador: Mindo Arboretto Riverside Villas
Ever since I read the book, “Swiss Family
Robinson,” as a kid, I fantasized about living in a tree
house. And one of my most memorable experiences
about visiting Disney World in Florida was that same Swiss Family tree
house that came to life with Disney magic.
So you can imagine my delight when I learned about a tree-house
community called Arboretto Riverside Villas (ARV) that is under
construction in Mindo, Ecuador, about an hour outside Quito.
This tropical cloud forest region of Ecuador is one of the most
bio-diverse regions in the world. The Mindo area was named an
International Birding Area in 1997. It has more than 450 bird
species and half of all the hummingbirds in the
world.
Mindo is also a haven for butterflies that dart among the trees and
dance over the numerous streams and waterfalls.
The developers of ARV are creating something designed to make every
potential homeowner’s heart sing. It will
raise the level of Ecuador bird watching to a luxury past
time. This is an opportunity to live and play in one of the
world’s most special places.
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While the community is not specifically for bird watchers, the
developers believe that ARV will be a great investment opportunity
for buyers who want to offer their houses as vacation
rentals. A vacation rental program will be part of service
offered by ARV management.
This gated community goes way beyond simply living. The ARV
community supports a higher sense of social end environmental
responsibility. It gives investors the chance to combat
global warming while seeking health and longevity in nature.
The organization is cooperating with the local organic waste management
facility to improve its efficiency. A couple from Australia,
who bought a lot in ARV, have made Mindo their home—even
before building their house—and are currently volunteering as
English teachers at the local public school, teaching both students and
staff.
ARV patrons will assist in conserving
more than 900 acres of
forest. For those who desire, the homes will offer rental
income potential to Ecuador bird watchers from around the
world. ARV is involved in community development for
the small town of Mindo, just a few miles from ARV’s
gates. ARV offers employment to Mindo residents and volunteer
opportunities for ARV residents.
Arboretto is made up of 36 lots,
clustered in 25 acres of
former
pastures, and has a community back
yard of 100 acres. Through
strategic alliances with neighbors, Arboretto offers exclusive access
to a 900-acre private reserve managed by the newly-founded Green
Mindo
Foundation. An entire wilderness teeming with wildlife and
Ecuador’s unique flora awaits your exploration.
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management.
One of the key elements to watch when purchasing property in an Ecuador
development is whether deeds can be issued. If deeds cannot
be issued, then the developer has not yet received permission
from the authorities to create the development. Hence, there
can be greater potential for problems.
Arboretto has issued its first deeds and the project has all the
Municipality approvals. Lots are laid
out, roads and infrastructure is mostly complete.
Linda and I have known the co-owner
and project manager of
Arboretto, Carlos Tobar, for several years. We visited
Mindo with him
and were delighted with what we saw. The peace and
tranquility of the natural surroundings brings a sense of great
serenity the
moment you step on the property.
Carlos’ infectious good humor and passion for this project
are palpable and it’s easy to see that he has put his heart
and soul into making this dream a reality for others to share and
enjoy. Carlos holds an MBA degree with honors from George
Washington University in International Business and Finance.
Other members of the team are Andreas
Cordova, a Quito attorney in an
established family firm of more than 60 years’ standing,
well-known in the expat crowd; and Mario
Arias, responsible for design
and creativity.
Mario holds an advanced
degree in applied arts from Paris Ecole Nationale Superieure.
He has done several design projects in the U.S., Spain, Panama and
Ecuador.
All three of the project creators plan to build their own homes in
Mindo, so you can be assured of having great neighbors. Bird
watching in Ecuador will gain a great boost with the completion of this
project.
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