Stay in a Restored
17-Century Hacienda Ecuador

Graham Greene meets Joseph Conrad: Impeccable Style in an Unexpected Setting Located near the town of Otavalo and the San Pablo and Cuicocha lakes, about 90 minutes from central Quito, Hacienda Cusin is a 30... read moreLocated near the town of Otavalo and the San Pablo and Cuicocha lakes, about 90 minutes from central Quito, Hacienda Cusin is a 30 year labor of love by the proprietor, an expat British-American with a deep affection for South America and Ecuador.He's turned a small ruined hostel into an extensive collection of comfortable guest rooms and cabins furnished with an eclectic variety of antique and modern Ecuadorian, Peruvian and Mexican textiles, furniture and art. Conversations with him are a highlight of a visit. The numerous public areas provide comfortable 1950s overstuffed furniture and plenty of delightful artistic surprises. The dining room offers interesting foods supported by an extensive kitchen garden and excellent English-speaking service. Building exteriors include intriguing carved columns, panels and doors and eclectic traditional and modern wall paintings. The gardens seem endless and feature both spectacular design and an impressive array of orchids and bromeliads as well as some very friendly llamas and plenty of birds. The stables provide day and overnight horse treking as well as animals for amusement and the table. You'll feel like you walked into the pages of a Graham Greene novel as a very important character. If the atmosphere enchants you and you want to stay, long term rentals and condominium houses are also available. A magical experience. read less

Beautiful Hacienda - Can't be missed! The Hacienda Cusin is beautiful. The food at the restaurant is outstanding, and the owner is hugely entertaining. This is worth an... read moreThe Hacienda Cusin is beautiful. The food at the restaurant is outstanding, and the owner is hugely entertaining. This is worth an extended visit. You must tour the Monastery, and the art work is worth a careful look. Have a look at the alter with 'Heaven above,' and notice what is below. The gardens are beautiful as well. read less

Beautiful authentic hacienda! Beautiful place. Beautiful country. Beautiful people! This authentic hacienda is outside Octaval ... it's out little world with gorgeous gardens, riding stables, and shot... read moreBeautiful place. Beautiful country. Beautiful people! This authentic hacienda is outside Octaval ... it's out little world with gorgeous gardens, riding stables, and shot walk to the local village.Wonderful staff and great restaurant! read less