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HACIENDA ZULETA, IMBABURA

An elegant and authentic hacienda in the Ecuadorian Andes.

A WELCOMING INSIGHT INTO THE BEAUTY OF THE ECUADORIAN ANDES

Nestled in the heart of Ecuador’s iconic Avenue of Volcanoes lies Hacienda Zuleta, a beautiful 17th century hotel and working-farm owned by the former Ecuador President, Galo Plaza Lasso, and his family. Located in the Interandean Valley near the long-extinct volcano of Imbabura, Hacienda Zuleta is a privately owned retreat where each and every guest is made to feel like part of the family.

For those looking for an authentic luxury holiday to Ecuador, Hacienda Zuleta offers a warm and welcoming experience of life on a hacienda amidst the natural beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes. Private gardens and trips around the farm on foot, bike or horse are just some of the secluded and relaxing activities on offer.

Tree Courtyard at Hacienda Zuleta | Luxury Ecuador Holidays | The Ultimate Travel Company

Hacienda Zuleta is an astonishingly beautiful, working farm stretching from horizon to horizon. It comprises 4000 acres of scenic countryside, at the heart of which is an outstanding hacienda dating back to the 16th century. Each of the 21 rooms have been designed to transport you back in time, with antique colonial furniture and a cosy fireplace. Some of the rooms feature their own private gardens and terraces, ideal for taking in the awe-inspiring Andean landscapes beyond.

Owned by the family of Mr Galo Plaza Lasso for over a century, you can expect to be welcomed into this exceptional home in a genteel, traditional way that is entirely in keeping with the richness of its history and the respectability of the family. Similarly, you can expect excellent Ecuadorian cuisine prepared from organic, Hacienda-grown produce.

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OVERVIEW

Hacienda Zuleta, Imbabura

At a glance

A family-owned working farm Ecuador’s Northern Andes
Choice of 17 spacious, individually decorated rooms with their own fireplaces and antique furniture
Each room features either garden or mountain views
Private gardens or terraces
A homely main living room and dining area

For leisure and pleasure

Horse-drawn carriage journeys through the magnificent grounds
Hiking and trekking through pastureland, pine and eucalyptus forests
Horse riding on Zuleteno thoroughbreds
Mountain biking
Participation in farm activities
Condor and bird watching

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