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Where to stay
Otavalo area
Otavalo has a famous Indian market offering the chance to buy a variety of
craft-work. Located within the province of Imbabura, the nearby lakes and volcanoes are worth exploring.
 Hosteria Puerto Lago
An impressive waterfront setting, on the banks of Lake San Pablo, 5 minutes to the south of Otavalo. It has comfortable bungalows with fireplaces, large and comfortable bathrooms, colour TV and an excellent lake view. The restaurant overlooks the lake and offers local and international cuisine. Activities include lake cruises, water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, fishing and hiking.
 Hacienda Cusin
The Hacienda Cusin was founded in 1602 and in 1990 the English owner converted it into a "country house". The 40 acre complex, including its valley farm is at 8,500 ft., 90 minutes north of Quito. The mountains of Cotocachi (15,300 ft.), Mojanda and Imbabura (15,250 ft.) dramatize the green landscape and Laguna San Pablo reflects the scene. Its 40 guestrooms, suites and garden cottages each have private bathrooms and garden and mountain views. 33 guest rooms have kiva fireplaces, beamed ceilings, furnishings of antique reproduction and Indian crafts. In the dining room dinner is served under chandeliers by candlelight. 7 acres of perennial gardens with 58 species of plants attract 49 species of birds. Activities include trails to walk and hills and mountains to climb, mountain biking, horseback riding, squash court, games room, billboards, young children's play area (llamas, rabbits), library & reading room, paramo, cloud forest, nearby villages with weavers, leather craftsmen, wood carvers and hat makers. The famous Otavalo market can be visited daily (busiest on Saturday).
 Hacienda Pinsaqui
First built in the year 1790, this uniquely restored colonial hacienda was originally a textile workshop, employing 1,000 local weavers and spinners. Among its illustrious guests was General Simón Bolívar, who usually spent the night at Pinsaquí on his trips back and forth to Bogotá. The main structure was destroyed by an earthquake in 1867 and has now been restored and adapted with 16 ample and comfortable rooms, with heavy ornate beds and fireplaces. Pinsaquí has a unique atmosphere with long corridors, wide walls, with antique candelabra and furniture. With three centuries of history, the romantic Hacienda Pinsaquí invites you to be a part of its magic and its legends.
 Hacienda La Compañía
It was built by the Jesuits only six years after the conquest of Quito, and remained in their hands for 200 years, until the King of Spain expelled them from the Colonies. The Hacienda La Compañía is located in the foothills of the Cayambe volcano and surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes. It preserves its original structure, including a marvellous chapel. The Hacienda has been owned by the same family for one hundred years.
 Hacienda Zuleta
A 19-room estate with nine private rooms available for guests, all with hand embroidered linens and beautiful garden views. A member of the Plaza family will be your host and show you around the hand embroidery workshop, the condor rehabilitation project, the trout farm and the cheese factory. Zuleta is surrounded by magnificent Andean landscapes that you can enjoy on foot, horseback or bicycle.
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