Our Otavalo Tours Explore the Andean Sierra & Beyond

Beautiful Property Hacienda Cusin is wonderfully decorated and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. We stayed two nights and wished we had another one. The rooms are... read moreHacienda Cusin is wonderfully decorated and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. We stayed two nights and wished we had another one. The rooms are clean, cozy and comfortable. We appreciated the wood burning fireplace and the hot water bottles each night.

Be sure to allow time to explore the gardens and grounds and the little lounges scattered around the property - each one decorated differently. These are the only places where wifi is available. It was nice just to relax on the property. Our teens enjoyed exploring too and visited the stable area and played ping pong.

We ate dinner here both nights and they were are best meals of the trip. Each meal is three courses and you get a few choices for each course. They were also nice and made spaghetti for my picky teenager one night with no problem at all - just ask.

The Hacienda is also in a good location. We used a driver that the hotel sometimes uses, Christian Polomeque, and he drove us on a tour of the towns and also to the animal market and the handicraft market in Otavalo - each was just a short drive from the Hacienda.

Lovely hotel and hope we can return again some day! More read less

Wow, talk about character ! Awesome property I stayed at Hacienda Cusin last week for a workshop. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I loved my room. It was... read moreI stayed at Hacienda Cusin last week for a workshop. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I loved my room. It was roomy, great shower, and every evening while I was out at dinner they made a fire in the fireplace and put a hot water bottle in the bed. ( This was early March and outside temps in the evening were in the 50's.The food was simple but good. I felt totally safe there. The town was also very nice to walk around and I never felt unsafe.Good value. read less

Mellow, beautiful and plenty to do We enjoyed our stay at Hacienda Cusin taking advantage of the nice hiking and horseback riding. Beautiful country to explore. We hiked the upper... read moreWe enjoyed our stay at Hacienda Cusin taking advantage of the nice hiking and horseback riding. Beautiful country to explore. We hiked the upper trail which was an easy loop of about 6 miles overlooking farms and the valley. We searched for the waterfall but were a bit early in the season. Our ride was on the opposite side of the ridge and was a treat. Good horses and you can ask to gallop. The Otavalo mkt is a short taxi ride and ok but I hear the handicraft markets up the road provide a finer selection. It was fun to stroll into San Pablo to visit the bakery. ( although not much else to do there. ) Staff was incredibly accommodating. In regards to rooms, the garden cabins are nice for privacy and a fire, but we preferred the main house. Transportation to and from Quito was easy. Staff was very communicative before and during our stay. A great way to get off the total tourist route and enjoy a sweet setting. read less