Page 28 of South America by Audley Travel

avenue of volcanoes hacienda pinsaqui hacienda cusin hacienda san pedro hacienda pinsaqui near otavalo an audley favourite this former hacienda located just north of the town of otavalo is steeped in 300 years of history constructed in 1790 the estate was once a textile producer employing up to 1000 local weavers and spinners amongst its early guests was the liberator general simón bolívar who often stopped here on his trips to and from bogota nowadays the 20 spacious and stately rooms with huge fireplaces look out over courtyards with trickling fountains or beautifully maintained gardens hacienda cusin near otavalo this exclusive early 17th century hacienda is now owned by an englishman who has been careful to preserve the hacienda s heritage whilst developing a welcoming retreat set in seven acres of land with views to the snow-capped mountains the garden boasts 58 plant species attracting 49 species of bird there are 25 guestrooms within the main building a couple of secluded garden cottages within the grounds and 15 rooms within the monasterio complex next to the estate s chapel hacienda san pedro near otavalo located about an hour and a half s drive from quito and within easy reach of otavalo this small traditional hacienda looks out onto spectacular views of the cotacachi imbabura and cayambe volcanoes visitors will receive a warm and personal welcome from their hosts who will spoil you with their delicious homecooked cuisine the surrounding area presents many opportunities for walking horseback riding or boating with popular destinations being the beautiful lakes of cuicocha and san pablo nearby 28

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