Those who want to add a slice of Ecuadorian history and rural peace to their itinerary.
The historic town of Zuleta, near Otavalao, 100km north of Quito 110 km north of Quito.
The hacienda has 15 beautifully decorated bedrooms, each with their own fireplace, and individually decorated with antiques, authentic family pictures (the building has been in the family of Galo Plaza lasso, the former Ecuadorian president, for over 100 years) and hand embroidered linens.
The acclaimed, innovative cuisine at Zuleta is made with wholesome local products. The organic vegetables come from Zuleta’s organic garden, and fresh milk, cheese and cream come from the hotel’s dairy cows. Rainbow trout come from the on-site farm. If you’ve been inspired, the hotel also offers cooking classes.
With horseback riding being the hotel’s speciality, this is a great spot for keen equestrians. Hacienda Zuleta also offers mountain bikes and a horse drawn carriage for trips around the hacienda grounds to visit the working farm, take in the mountain views and join in the tranquil life of the local community.
Book a visit to the hotel’s Condor rehabilitation program, the Condor Huasi Project, which works for the rehabilitation of the majestic Andean Condor.