Nono a small town near Quito

Nono village is located in the north west of Quito at the foothills of Pichincha Volcano.

Travelling there takes around one hour each way.
This Andean village is very cosy and friendly to visit. Surrounded by mountains and hills, you will find good trails to hike.

The hikes to waterfalls are moderate and trails are suitable for adventurous families with children.

You can have the option to do a full day or spend the night in this beautiful place.

Weather is nice but cool, sunny days may be perfect warm weather, with cooler afternoons and nights.

ACTIVITIES
Nono village has some good options to be in contact with nature:

Horseback riding - You can arrange an expedition through the different trails of the area for one or more hours.

Hiking - There are a few waterfalls near the village that have easy access and will take you to beautiful landscapes and hidden waterfalls. You have the option to do a picnic in this area.

Birdwatching - You will have good opportunity to spot several species of birds living in the area, specially hummingbirds. This village could be the beginning of a wonderful journey to Mindo Cloud Forest to spot different bird species located in the area near the reserve.

Biking - There are also wonderful trails for bikers!

Cheese factory visit  - There is a community cheese factory that you can visit to see the process for making cheese.

There is the option to stay for a full day or if you prefer,  you have  the option  to stay at one of the local home stays that are little ranches from the locals.

Families with little children -  Besides the mentioned activities, there is a big milking farm, called La Querencia, that is open for visitors, where you can do the tour to visit the cattle and the milking process, they also offer a short tour through their farm animals, such as hens, ducks, goats, llamas, among others. Also, they offer the opportunity to do horse riding through the fields of the farm.

There is also a small playground and a fast food restaurant.

The village offers restaurants that sell mainly meat and fish, but they will accommodate vegetarian dishes as well.

HOW TO GET THERE
Since Nono is just one hour away from Quito, you can hire private transportation to take you there. Once at the village, there is no need of a car. You can explore the village by foot and if you need to go further, you can hire a local taxi for a few dollars.

Nono can be combined  with a trip to Mi do and/ or the visit to Equator Monument and Itiñan museum.

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