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October 14, 2019

We host Ecuador weddings in the Andes at Hacienda Cusin Ecuador weddings in the Andes are our speciality!

Ecuador Weddings in the Andes: A Perfect Tale

There are tall tales, short tales, fairy tales. But have you ever heard of an Andean tale? It begins with a place, like all good stories do. In this case not a castle, but a hacienda...

December 21, 2018

Homage to the Andes through Art

A peaceful escape in which to contemplate life or an adventure playground to feed the imagination and explore, the five acres (two hectares) of Hacienda Cusin's...

October 11, 2018

A garden to delight Humboldt

A peaceful escape in which to contemplate life or an adventure playground to feed the imagination and explore, the five acres (two hectares) of Hacienda Cusin's...

October 11, 2018

History

Much like the tapestries hanging in the Salón Simón Bolívar, the history of the hacienda is finely woven with threads of diverse epochs, cultures and personalities...

 Beautiful Property and am awesome place to Stay We found this on trip advisor and this was a family vacation with 5 people and 2 rooms.   The property is massive... read moreWe found this on trip advisor and this was a family vacation with 5 people and 2 rooms.   The property is massive and much to see on its own.   We stayed 2 nights and loved the people, the rooms, and the property.  It is an easy walk into a small town of San Pablo.   The rooms are spacious and the ones we stayed in had fireplaces.  They cm in every night and light the fireplace for you.  They had a bar and a sitting are with craft beer from Ecuador.  The restaurant was excellent.  They are also dogs on the property who are friendly as well as horses and Llamas.   I have attached several pictures of the property.  They also have a pool and ping pong tables in the game room. read less
Alan B
6/23/2019
 Highly recommended! I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively during a long career as a magazine photographer. My assignments have taken me to 77 countries... read moreI have been fortunate enough to travel extensively during a long career as a magazine photographer. My assignments have taken me to 77 countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. In the United States, where I'm from, I've been to all fifty states. I have spent many, many nights in hotels, some posh (Hotel George V, Fullerton Bay) and some primitive (Mopti, Mali; Chitral, Pakistan). But I have never stayed in a place as serene, charming, eclectic, and unusual as Hacienda Cusin.
 
 My three simple tests of a good hotel are: comfort, staff, and food. Hacienda Cusin excels at all three. My wife and I (vacation trip) rented a casita in the garden of HC at a ridiculously fair price. Every night while we were at dinner, members of the Hacienda's friendly, helpful staff lit a fire in our room and placed a hot water bottle in our bed. When we turned in, we curled up under alpaca blankets and slept the sleep of the gods. There are three chefs on Cusin's staff. They prepared delicious and original meals--Ecuadorian dishes for the most part--that were fabulous. Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables always. At the end of our stay, we received (and gratefully returned) hugs from many of the staff members.
 
 The owner, Nik Millhouse, deserves a thankful nod. Nik is the heart and soul of Cusin. His extensive (and eccentric) decorations and his knowledge of all things South American and beyond are the spirit of this imaginative place.
 
 I can't imagine a more calming holiday from our troubled world then this gem in the high Sierras of Ecuador. Highly, highly recommended. read less
clpix
1/08/2018
 Amazing quality in all aspects! I chose this place to be the picturesque setting for my destination wedding and it couldn't have been more perfect. Our families weren't sure... read moreI chose this place to be the picturesque setting for my destination wedding and it couldn't have been more perfect. Our families weren't sure about the location as there's 'no pool and no beach', but once they got there they saw the beauty and charm of the place. Everyone raved about the service. From the hot water bottles in your beds and cozy lit fireplaces in your rooms to the tours arranged by the hacienda. Some of my family have troubles with long distances, steps and uneven ground. The hacienda worked with us to make sure everyone had a room that they could get in to and when it came to the tours, they provided a stepping stool to help everyone get on and off the bus. The tour guide they provided was superb! His English was perfect and he was very knowledgeable. You could ask him anything. He knew the limits and concerns of our group and created tours that he knew we could do. He knew the distances around places and how many steps were involved and would let us know beforehand so we could decide what to do. Always ask for Christian if you want a private tour! He is exceptional and very accommodating!
 Everyone also enjoyed the delicious food. Nothing was too 'crazy' to try (except maybe the guinea pig), and the lunch and dinner sets changed everyday. What was especially great, was you didn't have to get the full set if you didn't want to. Again, they were very accommodating. When it came to the special day, everything was perfect! The setting was gorgeous, and the atmosphere for the reception was very quaint and rustic. Even though the reception was just at the Monastery, they drove those that couldn't walk over. The musicians and dj provided by the hacienda were fantastic and the fireworks were amazing! I loved it! Everyone loved it! It was a perfect day and a perfect week! read less
Rachael D
10/20/2017

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