Hacienda

Rising from the ashes of the historic Estancia La Rosa, Patios de Cafayate threw open its doors in 2005 charmingly restored to its former glory. Colonial splendour reigns throughout from elegant, antique furniture and silverwork to the handcrafted wool carpets and pretty cobbled patios. The rooms merge home comforts and traditional decor and overlook the gardens or rolling vines. The elegant restaurant offers fine dining with traditional regional dishes including goat and even llama accompani...

The Estancia Cristina is remote, wonderful and unique and offers an insight into the original pioneers who settled the land. That said, services and technology are limited but those looking for peace and tranquillity – once the day-trippers have left – you can fully appreciate the beauty and isolation of Patagonia.

Eolo is an excellent luxury option in Calafate and includes guided walking, riding and biking within their rates. Standard visits to the Perito Moreno Glacier and boat trips on Lago Argentino are at additional cost and for this reason, the ranch would suit longer 3-4 night stays to make the most of the superb activities on offer.

Set amidst 500 acres of native forest against a backdrop of majestic snow-capped peaks, Estancia Peuma Hue embodies the very spirit of Argentina’s Lake District. Its very name “place of dreams” in Mapuche captures the area beautifully and the estancia offers all manner of activities from walking, riding, bird-watching and kayaking to simply relaxing amidst the scenery or taking advantage of the sauna, hot tub and massages. It is on the expensive side but the majestic setting and charmin...

Nestled amidst the lush hills overlooking the market town of Otavalo, Las Palmeras Inn is an attractive 150 year-old hacienda set in picturesque gardens under the shade of towering palm trees. The property retains its colonial heritage with thick, white-washed adobe walls topped with terracotta tiles. A sweeping veranda overlooks the perennial gardens abounding with hibiscus, bougainvillea and orchids which attract an impressive array of hummingbirds and vermilion fly-catchers. Las Palmeras i...

Hacienda Zuleta is an historic, working ranch dating back to the 17th century, owned and managed by the descendants of former president Galo Plaza Lasso. Zuleta retains its old-world charm with its picturesque architecture wrapped within an open veranda awash with flowers that sweeps around the huge, cobbled courtyard. Inside, thick, white-washed adobe walls topped with terracotta tiles are furnished throughout with antique furniture and family heirlooms. There is good walking, biking and bir...

The Hacienda Pinsaqui is an historic, colonial estate and once textile workshop dating back to 1790 which has been lovingly restored, retaining its colonial charm amidst lush, tropical gardens. Beautiful adobe walls awash with flowers overlook the central, cobbled courtyard and fountain while inside the hacienda is decorated throughout with family heirlooms and antique wooden furniture. Activities range from walking, riding and biking to visiting the surrounding villages famous for their hand...

Hacienda Cusin is a beautiful, colonial estate dating back to the 17th century awash with old-world charm. Lush bougainvillea cloaks the cobbled courtyards while terracotta tiles and white-washed walls give way to sweeping staircases, balconies and verandas which overlook the picturesque gardens. Inside, antique furniture, regional textiles and classic period decor complete the picture and reveal a rich slice of Ecuador’s colonial history. The hacienda offers good, walking, riding and mount...

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...

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...

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...

The Hacienda Urubamba is a wonderful addition to the Sacred Valley, a lodge that exudes charm and warmth not to mention a long record of social and environmental awareness. Its design draws on the region’s rich colonial and Andean heritage and takes advantage of locally sourced materials and techniques synonymous with the company’s socially responsible ethos. Huge windows capture the wonderful views while the impressive lobby sets the tone for light-filled spaces set beneath lofty wood-be...