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Ecuador Andes eco lodges directory

Andean eco lodge directory with a comprehensive listing of the most important lodges, refuges and ecotourism related establishments where you can stary during your visit.

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.

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.

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.

Guaycuyacu - A nature reserve and a family farm at the junction of two rivers in the rainforested lowlands of northwest Ecuador. Besides the main house there are two cabins, each with living and sleeping space.

Cuevas de Alvaro - Located on the road from Quito to the Oriente, near Pifo. It is built into the rocks and has a wonderful ambiance. A base point to see condors. Address: Carrión N21-01 between Juan León Mera and Reina Victoria. Reservations: Tel. 2547403, Fax: 2228902 (in Quito).

Guajalito - A rustic lodge located on the Chiriboga road, surrounded by a huge forest reserve with excellent birdwatching. Reservations: Tel. 2600531

Tambopaxi - Tambopaxi is an eco-tourism complex designed as a recreation and acclimatization center, complete with its own restaurant, hostel and camping site. Situated in the Cotopaxi National Park, at 3,750m above sea level, the site is surrounded by a really spectacular view. Tel: (02) 2 527 842

Urcu Puyujunda
Ecological Cabins Urcu Puyujunda is located at 2 hours from Quito in the mountain range of the Choco Andean bio - region corresponding to the Cloud Forest. If you like to explorer and hiking, here is the best place where you can go and watch the primary forest with its unique species of flora and fauna. The neat cabins are in the middle of the forest and offer all the comforts that you deserve.
02 2546253 or 09 8334489

Polylepis lodge - This eco-lodge is located in El Angel ecological reserve. This area has two unique species: frailejones and polylepis. You also can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing and observe the condor. Once you get back to the lodge enjoy the typical Ecuadorian cuisine. The owner takes 10 years of his life to create this Lodge, bringing rock by rock, wood, and every single object you see into the Polylepis lodge. Enjoy this magnificent piece of effort in mixture with the polylepis forest. Tel: (06) 2 954 009/ (09) 8 796 476

Hosteria El Angel - Located at the village entrance. Their rate includes breakfast and trips into El Angel reserve. just an one hour to the El Angel Reserve, with their highlands covered with frailejones and also a wide variety of fauna, you can´y miss it.
Tel: (06) 2 977 584