Hostal Familiar Las Granadillas

Overview

Description

We are located in a very safe and quiet area, just four minutes from the bus station to our city. The hostel has a lookout point with views of the city, its mountains, waterfalls, the Pastaza River, and the Tungurahua volcano. The atmosphere is ideal for relaxation.

Rooms

5 rooms and 2 apartments.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 2

Percentage of local employees: 100%

• We recycle rain water for our tanks and we sort the garbage for recycling (glass and plastic bottles, for example).
• Our facilities use energy saving bulbs.
• Our furnishings are recycled.
• We have an ongoing collaboration with the directors of the community, we support training initiatives, and we allow local students to use our internet connection.

Rates

$51 – $75

Rates are subject to the type of room - for example, whether they have private or shared bathrooms. Apartment prices depend on the length of stay and number of occupants.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

Nearest local/national airport: Latacunga (LTX)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

The road is fully accessible by any means of transport (small car, horse, bicycle, walking). The road is open and safe year-round, it also has signs for areas and destinations.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• www.ecuadorturismoaccesibleparapersonascondiscapacidad.com (available in English and Spanish). This website is a directory of tourism options for people with disabilities. It is supported by the National Federation of Ecuadorians with Physical Disabilities (FENEDIF) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Date This Information Was Provided

August 2012.

Photos courtesy of Hostal Familiar Las Granadillas, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.