With its rich agrarian heritage, the countryside surrounding Quito is dotted with country house haciendas. Many of these inns are owned and run by Ecuadorian families, providing guests with incomparable personalised service and attention to detail, while others have been converted into full-service hotels. Some of the haciendas have added spas to their attractions, while you can also find excellent spas making the most of Ecuador’s volcanic hot springs – all highly-trained in the art of pampering. These rural retreats, many located in dairy farming ‘cowboy country’, are ideal for exploring on horseback, with the possibility of linking establishments on tours of several days or weeks. Find out more about
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| A dramatic mountainside inn, organic farm and retreat located above the town of Otavalo in the foothills of Mojanda, featuring spacious rammed earth cottages with magnificent mountain vistas. |
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| Rated by Outside Magazine as one of the world's "TOP TEN FINDS in 1997." This 4,000 acre working farm, built in 1691, offers guests a truly unique Ecuadorian experience. The Hacienda is close to Otavalo. |
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| A recently renovated Incan ruin, furnishes the level of comfort, elegance, and service fit for an Incan king. Sleep and dine inside ancient Incan walls, beneath the shadow of Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano. |
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| This fascinating, traditional hacienda was built in 1910 with the charming style of times gone by. The hacienda is located in the Central Andes of Ecuador, close to the town of Machachi. |
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| A luxurious country inn set amidst eternally blooming gardens and nearly 400 years of colonial history, located near Otavalo. |
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| Perched on a hill overlooking large fields of sugarcane and alfalfa in the Salinas Valley close to Otavalo, the location has been a favourite for Ecuadorians and travellers for years. |
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| A colonial hacienda just outside of Quito, makes an ideal base from where to depart to -or return from- the Galapagos and the Amazon Jungle. |
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| An ideally situated hacienda at the base of the Imbabura Volcano, just north of Otavalo and only two hours from Quito. |
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| A historic hacienda in the countryside outside of Quito. Close enough to permit an easy commute to the City's centre but far enough away to maintain its tranquillity. |
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| Located in the lush cloud forest reserves of Northwest Ecuador, this exclusive ecolodge provides first-class service for those who want to tromp in the jungle during the day but sleep in full luxury at night. |
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| Tierra del Volcán functions in one of the most beautiful and privileged places in Ecuador, close to the Cotopaxi volcano and national park. With us you will be lodged in fascinating hacienda houses and experience the adrenaline rush of living an adventure with experts who will share unforgettable moments with you. |
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| Located located 40 miles east of Quito in a high Andean valley at the entrance route to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, the spa-resort offers its visitors health, recreation, adventure and rest. |
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| The capital region’s only private reserve, situated on 200 acres of native flora and fauna. A beautiful 18th-century hacienda, San Jorge offers peace and tranquillity, quality personalized service, a gourmet restaurant, guest rooms complete with fireplaces, swimming pool, lovely gardens and exotic birds. |
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| Farmlands and horseback riding in the Cotopaxi region |
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| Remote and tranquil, Yanahurco is one of the most authentic haciendas in the country with amazing horseback riding in Cotopaxi National Park |
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| An historic hacienda set on the Equatorial Line, close to the town of Cayambe. A great stop for the night on a trip to Otavalo. |
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| An hacienda in the Cotopaxi area full of history and some remarkable artworks from the 16th and 17th centuries, Hualilahua is only open for lunch and horseback riding shows. Contact Rodrigo Lasso on +593 997-319-40. |
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