Haciendas Andean Highlands

Hacienda & Spa La Banda - Otavalo

Hacienda & Spa La Banda

Description Hacienda & Spa La Banda:

La Banda is 110 km North of Quito, 10 min away from Chachimbiro Hot Springs, and 30 min away from Otavalo, Lake Cuicocha, and Lake San Pablo.

The history of Hacienda La Banda dates back to the pre-Inca period. In the underground of this hacienda, craft pieces were found, which according to archeological studies belonged to cultures prior to the Inca conquest. The upper lands of La Banda were sacred lands where they were sites of adoration to Gods. Later the ground, where the main house was constructed, used to be the residence of the Jesuit community in the 17th and 18th centuries. Once the Ecuadorian republic was formed, the Merlo family bought this hacienda and grew the biggest avocado production of Ecuador. Nowadays, this hacienda has been transformed into one of the best Hacienda & Spa's of Ecuador. However, it still preserves its original percentage of Agriculture and customs the time.

Hacienda La Banda has always been a very energetic place where sacred rituals used to take place hundreds of years ago. Nowadays, in the upper part of La Banda a shamanic temple has been built and hundreds of locals and foreigners come every year to experience these rituals.

Accommodation

Hacienda La Banda currently has 15 double rooms, 4 triple rooms and 1 luxury/Family suite with a total capacity of 50 people. Each room has its private bathroom with a warm water shower.

Hacienda & Spa La Banda

Services & Facilities::

Bar "Le Bois":
Hacienda La Banda’s Bar "Le Bois" is the perfect place to enjoy a quick meal or a nice glass of wine to the rhythm of the national and international variety of music.

Trekking:
Inside of the hacienda there are 7 different routes that have varied levels of difficulty. There are other 5 routes outside the Hacienda, which require a higher resistance level.

Tours:
There are several tours possible: Otavalo Market, Lago Cuicocha, Lago San Pablo, San Antonio de Ibarra, Cotacachi, Ibarra, Lita, El Valle del Chota and Atuntaqui.

Sports:
Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Soccer

Canopying:
Are you ready to experience the vertigo of four exiting stages of canopying? It is highly recommended because this adventure will make you feel like flying.

Spa:
This hacienda has its own room with the best masseuses. Our avocado facial massage is our new must-try experience, also considering that it is made with our own completely natural avocados.

Hot Spings:
Hacienda La Banda has access to the volcanic Hot Springs of Chachimbiro, which are only 10 minutes away.

Bike Riding:
There are bikes for rent and several paths to go through, each of them with different levels of difficulty and risk. Downhill pickups are available.

Boating Rowing:
If you would like to enjoy a peaceful time, La Banda has a small lagoon where you can enjoy nature peacefully.

Horseback Riding:
Horses and guides are also available for free ride or guided routes.

Conference Center:
Conference Center Hacienda La Banda has also a conference room with a capacity for 90 people. Here, many important international and national meetings and conferences have taken place. It has also been awarded for its original interior design.

Hacienda & Spa La Banda

Tour 7 days – 6 nights
TIMBUYACU – CHURULOMA – YANACOCHA – PIÑÁN

Tour 4 days – 3 nights
TRAPICHE - SALINAS DE IBARRA - TRAIN

Prices 2010:

Single Room USD 63.-
Double Room USD 88.-
Triple Room USD 113.-
Family Suite USD 150.-
Deluxe Suite USD 188.-

The prices include breakfast & taxes

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