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MAINLAND AND GALAPAGOS ACCOMMODATION

featuring 12 hotels & lodges
these are just a selection of our carefully chosen holdiay accommodation

Cafe Cultura

This luxurious colonial hotel is conveniently located located near Quito's museums, main shopping areas and the best cafes and restaurants in town. Originally a family home and then the residence of the French Cultural Centre, the ground floor features a wood-panelled library (complete with guidebooks, magazines and newspapers), a cafe, reception area and three stone carved fireplaces.

Region: Quito And The North
Featured in: Huaorani Ecolodge and Galapagos, Mainland and Galapagos, Equatorial Eco Systems, Peru and Galapagos, Galapagos Cruising
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Patio Andaluz

This boutique, colonial hotel is the only one of its kind located in the heart of Quito's historical quarter. It is therefore ideal for those wishing to explore the surrounding churches, museums and natural monuments as well as the many bars, cafes and restaurants during a free day. The stylish guestrooms within the converted 19th century house face a bright inner courtyard and the hotel has its own restaurant.

Region: Quito And The North
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos, Equatorial Eco Systems, Peru and Galapagos, Galapagos Cruising
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Hacienda Pinsaqui

Constructed in 1790, Hacienda Pinsaqui was originally a colonial textile workshop, employing over 1,000 weavers and spinners. The hacienda offers well-appointed suites with fireplaces (and some with a jacuzzi bath), reading room with fireplace, historical chapel, restaurant featuring Ecuadorian and international cuisine, 200 year old gardens with pond and roaming llamas, horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking.

Region: Quito And The North
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos, Equatorial Eco Systems
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Las Palmeras de Quichinche

Positioned below the towering peaks of Imbabura and Cotacachi, Las Palmeras is a 150-year-old country hacienda, twenty-five minutes walk from the market town of Otavalo. The grounds, which are planted with hibiscus, bougainvillea, palm trees and several fruit orchards, are great for bird-watching. The cottages, rooms and houses are decorated in rustic Andean style.

Region: Quito And The North
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos, Equatorial Eco Systems
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Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Set 30 minutes off the road from Quito to Mindo with over 8kms in trails through the beautiful Tandayapa Valley, Bellavista is one of the few lodges in the Andean cloud forest that has access to primary forest. This is a perfect selection for someone interested in escaping civilization, relaxing, hiking on beautiful cloudforest trails and partaking in excellent bird-watching.

Region: The Amazon Region
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Hacienda La Cienega

Hacienda La Cienega in Lasso lies near the base of the Cotopaxi Volcano. Everything about this lovely hacienda is tasteful and elegant. On arrival in the shade of many trees you pass around a huge fountain and stop before the hacienda's massive portal. Built late in the 17th century with full view of the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, the main house remains unchanged, and additions for guests are true to its style.

Region: Avenue Of The Volcanos
Featured in: Huaorani Ecolodge and Galapagos, Mainland and Galapagos
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San Augustin Hacienda

Built from the remains of an Inca Palace, this fantastic hacienda is tucked away at the foot of the Cotapaxi Volcano. It has an incredibly rich history, and boats some of the best preserved Inca walls in Ecuador. Most of the rooms still have partial Inca walls and are individually furnished and decorated with beautiful antique furniture., portraits and pictures. Most have their own fireplaces to warm you in the evenings.

Region: Avenue Of The Volcanos
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Abraspungo Hosteria

This intimate hotel is decorated 'mestizo-style' which is typical of the Ecuadorian countryside. Stylishly furnished with all types of ancestral objects used in farming you can appreciate the richness of the natural resources that the province of Chimborazo is famous for. There is a bar and restaurant at the property and dinner is served with live entertainment. Guestrooms are simple, but comfortable.

Region: Avenue Of The Volcanos
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Hotel Crespo

The Hotel Crespo lies next to the river in the colonial town of Cuenca. The main building is an old colonial house with rooms decorated to suit. The modern extension however has the advantage of some rooms with a view of the river.

Region: The Southern Sierra
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Hotel Hampton Boulevard

This new three star hotel is located in downtown Guayaquil near the centre of the city. There are 95 comfortable en-suite rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. There is also a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool.

Region: The Southern Sierra
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Cachalote

This ketch-rigged motor sailing yacht has a steel hull and was originally built in 1971 in California. Having been recently refurbished this is now a fully air-conditioned superior tourist class yacht with a great itinerary. It has eight double cabins all with private bathrooms and hot and cold showers. Cabin sizes vary, either a wide lower berth and single upper berth, or standard lower and upper berths. All cabins are situated below deck.

Region: The Galapagos Islands
Featured in: Mainland and Galapagos
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Parranda

This 125-foot motor yacht, can accomodate up to sixteen passengers in double or twin en-suite cabins. Fitted with stabilizers to make cruising more comfartable, she is fast, allowing for less travel time between islands and more time on visits to shore. There is a spacious living area, a shaded upper deck and a dining area which opens onto the stern. Snorkels and kayaks are available for use.