Central Andes Hotels & Lodging

Hosteria Papagayo -The warmest welcome in Ecuador. Join Eran and his friendly team in the heart of the Andes - a great home base for whatever type of activity you fancy! Surrounded by paradise of ice-capped volcanoes, Hosteria Papagayo offers you climbing, biking, riding, trekking or just a well deserved break in an historic hacienda. Experience delicious home cooked food and cozy rooms. Highly recommended by both Lonely planet and Hand book 2004. Special discount for online bookings and for SAE members.

Black Sheep Inn - a rural Andean Bed & Breakfast and working farm. The Black Sheep Inn is a great base for exploring Laguna Quilotoa, Rio Toachi Canyon, and the Iliniza Ecological Reserve. While you are staying in one of the Inn's 6 rooms and eating gourmet vegetarian meals around a big table, you'll feel like one of the family. And after dinner, while you lounge by the fire sipping a brandy you'll understand why Traveler's Ecuador Companion says that the Black Sheep is "The best place to stay" in the Ecuadorian highlands.

Hacienda San Agustín de Callo - a recently renovated Incan ruin, furnishes a the level of comfort, elegance, and service fit for an Incan king. Sleep and dine inside ancient Incan walls, beneath the shadow of Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano.

La Carriona - a historic hacienda in the countryside outside of Quito. Close enough to permit an easy commute to the City's center but far enough away to maintain its tranquility. Beautiful colonial architecture, classic decor, and excellent cuisine set La Carriona apart and make it a luxurious vacation escape.

Luna Runtun - a world class destination spa and hotel above Baños, Ecuador, a place blessed with natural beauty where adventures abound. Luna Runtun´s 63 acres are nestled within the Sangay National Park, a declared World Natural Heritage Site, and the view from Luna Runtun is dominated by the legendary Llanaganates National Park and the Pastaza Corridor.

Tinalandia - a family run hacienda and nature reserve that remains true to the concept of eco-tourism that it helped to start. As one of Latin America's first eco-tourism destinations, Tinalandia is responsible for the trend that may save Ecuador's natural world. Known as one of the world´s top birdwatching locals, Tinalandia maintains a rainforest preserve located on the western slope of the Ecuadorian Andes. Tinalandia offers comfortable lodging, excellent food, and a myriad of outdoor activities.