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5 charming places to visit the ecuadorian Andes

5 charming places to visit the ecuadorian Andes

For those travelers who look for enhance their travel experience, there are different options in Ecuador to relax and enjoy in marvelous sorroundings! Discover the ecuadorian Andes wih a staff who offers an excellent service, charming hotels and comfortable tours.

The Ecuadorian Andes mountain range contains volcanoes like Cotopaxi, the tallest active volcano and Chimborazo, whose peak is the farthest point from the Earth’s center. The Devil’s Nose Train Ride is also very popular and an essential place to enjoy this ‘avenue’. There are a lot of natural routes to combine a luxury experience with some activities like hiking, photography or birdwatching.

If you love comfort and nature at the same time, take a look at these recommended places to enjoy the beauty of andean mountains with a qualified customer service and comfort.

History and traditions in the Ecuadorian Andes

Hacienda Pinsaqui

A charming hotel for visiting ecuadorian Andes is Hacienda Pinsaqui. The resort has a cosy atmosphere and a good restaurant with typical ecuadorian gastronomy. It has also beautiful surroundings, such as the Imbabura Volcano, an inactive stratovolcano capped with snow, as well as lakes and mountains.

Hacienda Cusin

Hacienda Cusin is another elegant hotel located in Otavalo. Restored from the 17th Century it has refined guestrooms and colorful gardens. Around the place there is a diverse flora, with more than 50 species of birds, as well as riding horses, rabbits, llamas, guinea-hens, etc. As the writer Barbara Ensor said about it: “Who knew that running a hotel was a high art?”

Hacienda Zuleta

Hacienda Zuleta is a great option for those travelers who look for activities, such as horse riding, mountain biking, trekking or bird watching. The hotel is at a colonial working farm and the guests can also visit the Andean Condor rehabilitation program for this animal.

Hacienda La Ciénega

Close to the Cotopaxi there is a sophisticated hotel called La Ciénega. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and decorated with an exquisite style, it is a good place for relaxing and practicing bird-watching or hiking.

‘Tren Crucero’

The Ecuadorian Highlands can be visited in a train, definitely a fun-filled escape to visit the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’. Tren crucero is a traditional train with the comfort of a new express, nominated at the World Travel Awards as the best luxury train of South America. The train offers an exclusive journey to see andean mountains and all the landscape with the best comfort and a qualified service.

Like all of our tours, these are simply suggested itineraries. Don’t hesitate to contact us to ask for a tailor-made trip that suit your schedule, budget, and interests. Our DMC is available for travelers and operators.

January 28, 2019