Haciendas - Hosterías (3)
Hacienda Pinsaqui (Otavalo) :
In the heart of Imbabura province, only 5 Kms. from Otavalo, and 7 Kms. from Cotacachi, is the elegant and traditional Hacienda Pinsaqui. A must for anyone who is seeking a peaceful respite in beautiful surroundings, complete with a view of the majestic Imbabura volcano. The hacienda has 16 luxury suites with fireplaces, ranging from singles to quadruples.
The restaurant offers delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine. The grounds consist of gardens and a small pond, with walking trails and horses available for rides in the area.
Hacienda Manteles (Tungurahua):
The Hacienda rests on a patchwork of yellow corn, green barley, moist brown soil, and dark green forest. Located at the entrance of the Llanganates (where the legends say lies the fabulous treasures of Atahualpa, the Inca ruler slain by the Spaniards). Hacienda Manteles was home to the pre-hispanic culture of the Panzaleos (500 B.C.), some of whose archaeological remains adorn the walls of the house. Hacienda Manteles has a strong hold on tradition of Ecuadorian/Continental cuisine, fresh honey and blueberry jam, its apple orchard and vegetable garden, the old wooden floors, the warmth of its chimney, and the dark profiles of the Andes set against the sunset.
In Hacienda Manteles not a single day goes by without the curious wings of the hummingbirds fluttering around the windows of the dinning room, nor without the majesty of the Tungurahua appearing behind a cloud to lure mountain climbers. Hacienda Manteles, your home away from home and your gateway to the valley of the orchids, the flight of the Falcon, Andean bears, the forest waterfalls, morning dew.
Hostería La Andaluza (Chimborazo):
A quiet, cozy place where visitors can enjoy the spectacular scenery proffered by Chimborazo mountain, just 10 minutes away from Riobamba the hotel is situated in the Chuquipoggio hacienda. The 38 full comfort rooms all have a private bathroom, heating system, satellite T.V. and telephones. The facilities include a gymnasium with a steam bath and sauna, game rooms for adults and for children, horseback riding, fishing and rafting.
Hostería Uzhupud (Cuenca):
Situated in the valley on the banks of the Paute River, just 30 minutes from Cuenca with amazing views of the countryside. A perfect place from where to take trips to Paute, Gualaceo, Chordeleg where you can buy handycrafts, jewelry and seasonal fruits. It takes 30 minutes to the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. The hotel has 58 rooms, a heated pool, sauna, steam-bath, tennis courts, indoor soccer field, volley ball court, Ping-Pong, pool tables, lovely gardens for walking, horseback riding, an orchid garden, children's games, a disco, chapel, handcraft shop, and a restaurant with delicious Ecuadorian cuisine.
Hostería Alándaluz (Manabí):
Alándaluz, one of the truly ecological hotels in Ecuador, is located at the seaside in an area of great natural beauty, near the Machalilla National Park. The hotel has cabañas, suites and rooms, suitable for singles and for groups as well as camping grounds. Facilities can also accommodate conferences, workshops and courses, with recreational areas. At the bar and restaurant healthy and creative food is served. Vegetables are produced in their organic garden. You can get to Alándaluz by plane or bus from Manta, Portoviejo or Guayaquil.