Hacienda San Agustin de Callo

Chilcabamba is a rustic yet cosy hiking lodge at 3400m above sea-level with breathtaking views of Cotopaxi Volcano. It is built from local and recycled materials with thick adobe walls topped with thatched roofs, and evokes the style of a traditional hacienda. The lodge revolves around adventure with friendly staff happy to organise riding, biking or hiking. The rooms are admittedly basic and facilities rustic yet the Chilcabamba Lodge is the perfect base for those looking to experience the r...

The Hacienda el Porvenir is a traditional, working ranch on the edge of the Cotopaxi National Park. Perched at 3600m above the sea-level, it commands captivating views of the surrounding volcanoes and enjoys a rich heritage in raising Andean fighting bulls. Constructed with local materials with thick “estera” adobe walls topped with traditional thatch, the hacienda blends seamlessly into the environment and provides a warm, cosy atmosphere for guests. Above all, El Porvenir is renowned fo...

Dating back to the 17th century, Hacienda La Cienega is a living musuem to the colonial history of Ecuador and has hosted a heady range of important dignitaries throughout its colourful history from the explorer Alexander Humboldt to the South American liberator himself, Simon Bolivar. The hacienda retains its traditional character with grand, colonial architecture encircling a splendid courtyard awash with tropical trees and plants. Sweeping, white-washed corridors lead off to a maze of high...