EL ZAGUAN

El Zaguan, a cooperative of local traders and producers, has become a true gastronomic and cultural landmark in Mindo. The shops are housed in a handsome bamboo building belonging to the owners of a local finca. There are two restaurants, as well as a patisserie, a cafeteria serving the finca 's own coffee in all its forms, a handicraft store selling fair trade products, and a stage where various local musicians come to play. An ideal place to take a break.