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Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Run by Bellavista Cloud Forest

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About

A cloud-forest lodge and private reserve at the top of the Tandayapa Valley, off km 52 of the Calacalí-Nanegalito road. It sells dedicated birdwatching and photography packages including transport, lodging and meals, with routes chosen for species numbers. More than 300 bird species are recorded on the reserve.

Open months

Year round or not stated

Light on 15 November

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 November, local time, America/Guayaquil
FromToLight
00:0005:42Night
05:4205:59Blue hour
05:5906:25Golden hour
06:2507:24Soft
07:2409:12Medium
09:1214:46Harsh
14:4616:35Medium
16:3517:34Soft
17:3417:59Golden hour
17:5918:16Blue hour
18:1624:00Night

2.8 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan0.9 h2.0 h3.7 h5.5 h
Feb0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.8 h
Mar0.8 h1.9 h3.3 h6.0 h
Apr0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.9 h
May0.8 h2.0 h3.6 h5.5 h
Jun0.9 h2.0 h3.8 h5.3 h
Jul0.9 h2.0 h3.7 h5.4 h
Aug0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.8 h
Sep0.8 h1.9 h3.3 h6.0 h
Oct0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.9 h
Nov0.8 h2.0 h3.6 h5.6 h
Dec0.9 h2.0 h3.8 h5.3 h

The lodge

Distance
Unknown
Lens
Unknown
Language
English
Species nearby
Hummingbirds and Tanagers

For photographers

  • Hides on site: Unknown
  • Photo vehicles: Unknown
  • Power and charging: Unknown
  • Internet: Unknown

What the price covers

  • Accommodation: Yes
  • Meals: Yes
  • Transfers: Yes

Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.

Ethics

  • Feeding Unverified
  • Baiting Unverified
  • Captive Animals Unverified

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Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Guayaquil time (with summer time where it applies).

Light by month at Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, in Guayaquil time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan06:24–06:5017:59–18:2412h 7m69°
Feb06:29–06:5318:04–18:2912h 7m78°
Mar06:24–06:4817:59–18:2312h 7m88°
Apr06:15–06:3917:50–18:1512h 7m80°
May06:11–06:3617:46–18:1112h 7m71°
Jun06:15–06:4117:49–18:1512h 7m67°
Jul06:21–06:4717:55–18:2112h 7m69°
Aug06:19–06:4417:54–18:1912h 7m76°
Sep06:10–06:3417:46–18:1012h 6m87°
Oct06:00–06:2517:36–18:0012h 7m81°
Nov05:59–06:2517:34–17:5912h 7m71°
Dec06:10–06:3617:44–18:1012h 8m67°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026