WhereA 4,000-acre working farm, two hours north of Quito
TypeHacienda
LevelUltimateThe very best available
Price guide£££££

Hacienda Zuleta dates back to the late 17th century. This working farm lies on 4,000 acres and gives guests the opportunity to get a real glimpse into Ecuadorian life. You will be able to sample delicious local food made with the freshest produce from the hacienda's own gardens. Fresh milk is obtained from the farm's dairy cows, cheeses are handmade and accompanied by freshly baked organic bread.

Each guest room has been individually designed and furnished. Family pictures and gorgeous hand-embroidered linens add a personal touch and enhance the elegant antiques and classy furniture. The views are stunning too, looking out onto the gardens or surrounding mountains. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and some have private terraces, gardens or courtyards.

When you are not exploring the area, you can relax in the sitting room or library, with its cosy open fireplace, or enjoy the self-service bar. Hacienda Zuleta is a haven for lovers of the outdoors, with hiking, horse riding and mountain biking readily available, and the hotel's own Condor Huasi Andean condor conservation project is accessible on foot.

The rooms

Guest rooms

21 rooms in the main building, each with en-suite facilities, family pictures and hand-embroidered linens, and either garden or mountain views. Some have private gardens, terraces or courtyards, and fireplaces provide extra warmth on cooler evenings.

Good to know

  • 21 rooms
  • Open all year round
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • A working farm with around 300 cows and 2,000 sheep
What we like
  • Andean condors at the Condor Huasi rehabilitation centre
  • A genuine glimpse of local life in Zuleta village
  • Exploring on foot, horseback or mountain bike
  • Home-made bread and cheese from the hacienda's own dairy
  • A real sense of family hospitality
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Facilities

  • Several living rooms
  • Satellite TV, DVDs and games
  • Bar, with tea and coffee available all day
  • Beautiful gardens, including an organic produce garden

Activities

  • Hike to the Condor Huasi reserve
  • Horse riding for all abilities
  • Visit Zuleta's women's embroidery co-operative
  • Birdwatching
  • Tour the on-site dairy and cheese factory
  • Horse-drawn carriage tour of the estate
  • Explore nearby archaeological sites dating to 700AD
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