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EcoAdventures Ecuadorian Haciendas & Indian Markets
2 & 3-Day Extensions
Otavalo Overnight - Cotopaxi Hacienda Tour - Hacienda San Agustin de Callo - Hacienda Zuleta

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Cusin Hacienda Bedroom, Cusin Hacienda, Otavalo, Ecuador
Aerial View, Pinsaqui Hacienda, Otavalo, Ecuador
Hacienda San Agustin De Callo, Otavalo, Ecuador
 
Deck, Manatus VIP Hotel & Spa, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
La Mirage Hotel & Spa, Cotacachi, Ecuador


Otavalo Overnight Tour
2-Day Extension - Daily Departures

Pinsaqui Hacienda groundsDay 1: Quito to Otavalo - Drive north through the Awakening Valley to Ibarra, noted for wood carvers and artisans. Stops will be made en route at the bread-doll factories of Calderon and San Pablo Lake. Take time to explore and shop, and by all means, bargain! Cusin Hacienda Bedroom, Cusin Hacienda, Otavalo, EcuadorOvernight at the 16th century Pinsaqui Hacienda (left) or the quaint Cusin Hacienda (right). These colonial gems give guests the opportunity to stay in an authentic hacienda, while enjoying the comforts of a full-service hotel. Upgrade is quoted for La Mirage. Lunch and dinner are included. (B, L, D)
Day 2: Otavalo Market/ Return to Quito - After an early breakfast, head to the renowned market at Otavalo. Woven textiles, embroidery, ceramic pots, jewelry, leather goods, belts, bread dough figurines, ponchos, hammocks and hand-knit wool sweaters are only a hint of what you’ll find. Bargain, bargain, bargain! Enjoy a delicious lunch before your return drive to Quito. Overnight in selected hotel in Quito is NOT included. (B, L)

Cotopaxi Hacienda Tour
3-Day Extension – Daily Departures

Cotopaxi Volcano, EcuadorDay 1: Quito to Cotopaxi You will be met in Quito by a representative of the Hacienda San Agustin de Callo and transferred to this remarkable hacienda about one hour south of Quito, nestled at the foot of Cotopaxi Volcano. (L, D)
Day 2: Cotopaxi National Park Enjoy a full-day excursion to Cotopaxi National Park, nestled in the shadow of Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano, (19,000 feet). You will see many and varied species of flora and fauna as you traverse the different ecosystems from valley floor to cloud forest to high altitude desert. Lunch is provided by the hacienda. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Cotopaxi to Quito Morning at leisure to enjoy the activities at the hacienda before your afternoon transfer back to Quito. Activities available include horseback riding, hiking in the "paramo" and long walks along country roads, fishing at nearby streams and visits to an artisan village in Tigua, or the market towns of Saquisili (market on Thursdays), Pujili (market on Sundays) and Latacunga (market Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays) and to a nearby rose plantation. (B, L)


Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
Hacienda San Agustin de CalloLocated an easy hour and a half from Quito, Hacienda San Agustin de Callo was built on the site of an important Inca Palace and has an historic and storied history. Since the 15th century it has served as an Inca fortress, Augustinian convent and temporary home for the French Geodesic mission. It has belonged to the Plaza family since 1921. The main courtyard is composed of three distinct styles: Inca (15th century), Colonial (16th century) and Republican (19th century). The main house, called the Inca House, has two suites and three double rooms.
The Mulalo Suite: Bedroom with queen size bed; drawing room with sofa bed; stereo and direct TV; three fireplaces including one in the bathroom with antique claw foot tub.
The Inca Tambo Suite: Bedroom with queen size bed and adjoining room with sofa or two single beds;
direct TV; fireplaces in bedroom and bathroom; part of one wall is an Inca wall.
The Geodesic Room: Queen bed; fireplace in bedroom and bathroom.
The French Room: Queen bed; fireplace in bedroom and bathroom.
The Gorditas (Round Ladies) Room: Queen bed; fireplace warms bathtub area.


Hacienda Zuleta

Courtyard, Hacienda Zuleta Hotel, Avenue of the Volcanoes, Imbabura, EcuadorHacienda Zuleta welcomes guests to the stunning 17th century hotel and working farm of former President Galo Plaza Lasso and his family. Created with his natural warmth, hospitality, and community ties, Hacienda Zuleta is blessed with beautiful antique rooms, delicious homegrown Andean cuisine, and a wealth of activities to choose from. Visit mountain lakes and enjoy gorgeous vistas while riding the hacienda's own breed of horses, walk or bike hidden trails with centuries of history, see and learn about endangered species at the hacienda's Condor Huasi facilities, or take up a cookery or embroidery class. Guests will find all this and more at Hacienda Zuleta!

Zuleta is a colonial working farm that belongs to the family of Mr. Galo Plaza Lasso, a former president of Ecuador, for more than 100 years. It was chosen as one of the world's 'Top Ten Finds' by Outside magazine and named as one of the best 'Ecuadorian Hotels' by National Geographic Traveler.

Become part of the hacienda's family and experience the best of Andean hacienda living.