Hacienda el Porvenir

The San Agustin de Callo is a sumptuous colonial hacienda and once Augustinian convent built on the ruins of a 15th century Inca palace. Exquisite Inca masonry blends seamlessly with the cobbled courtyard and sweeping colonial architecture while inside, the hacienda is decorated throughout with an eclectic mix of antique furniture, colourful artwork and local textiles. Steeped in history, San Agustin offers a unique slice of Ecuador and is a wonderful base to explore the breathtaking Cotopaxi...

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...

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...