Las Palmeras Inn

Overview

Description

This 150 year-old hacienda, with its towering palm trees and garden cottages with roaring log fires, is tucked in a lush mountain valley less than two hours north of Quito, Ecuador. From such tranquility, it is a brief downhill walk to the bustling indigenous markets of Otavalo.

Tile-topped earthen walls contain an ever-blooming perennial garden with hibiscus, bougainvillea, orchids, cholan, eucalyptus, avocado, black currant, and more, which attract a profusion of birds including hummingbirds and vermilion flycatchers (Pyrocephalus rubinus). The inn's thick adobe walls preserve the day's warmth for the cool mountain nights, and roaring eucalyptus log fires provide a cozy atmosphere.

Our sister hotel is Hacienda Cusín.

Rooms

We have single, double, and triple rooms in our garden cottages. We also have family suites and house rentals.

Making a Difference

The information is not available.

Rates

$26 – $50

For information about rates, please visit:

• www.laspalmerasinn.com/htm/accommodations.htm (available in English).
• www.laspalmerasinn.com/esp/alojamiento.htm (available in Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

We can be reached directly from Quito's national and international airports on the reconstructed Panamerican Highway. We are less than 2 hours north of Quito and 5 minutes from Otavalo by car.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

January 2012.

Photos courtesy of Las Palmeras Inn, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.