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Region: The Andes

Wildsumaco Lodge

Published 1st September 2015

Located in Ecuador’s upper tropical zone on a ridge in the eastern foothills of the Andes

La Floresta Hotel

Published 1st September 2015

Quiet and cosy hotel situated close to the centre of the delightful town of Banos in central Ecuador

To the west of the Andes, the mountains descend to the Pacific, becoming covered by cloud forests of stunted trees cloaked in a profusion of mosses, bromeliads, orchids and lichens. Thought to have the highest diversity of epiphytic plants in the world, the region is recognised as one of the worlds’ biodiversity hotspots. Mammal sightings … Continued

Patio Andaluz

Published 1st September 2015

Beautiful boutique hotel located in the colonial centre of Quito within walking distance of the famous Independence Square

Hotel Casa del Aguila

Published 9th September 2015

Dating from the 19th century, the Casa del Aguila is one of the most iconic buildings in Cuenca

Hacienda Santa Ana

Published 1st September 2015

Sensational mountain views and one of the best locations for accessing Cotopaxi National Park

The Andes

Published 9th September 2015

Running the length of the country and rising to over 6000m (20,000 feet), the Andes dominate the geography and climate of Ecuador, creating a landscape of snow-capped volcanoes, open plateaus and verdant valleys. With an altitude of 2,850m and a pleasant spring-like climate, Quito is the world’s second highest capital city. It has a beautifully … Continued