Location:
Situated at the base of Imbabura Volcano, just off the Panamerican Highway, 5km north of the world-famous Otavalo market and only 2 hours from Quito.
Description & facilities:
Colonial hacienda built in 1790, originally a textile workshop, employing at one time 1000 local weavers and spinners. Fabrics were exported to the USA in the late 1800's where they first received international recognition. To this day, the Hacienda retains the character and authenticity of its earlier times, making for a unique tourist experience.
Walking distance to museums, art galleries and parks. In the heart of Ecuador's lake district, Hacienda Pinsaquí rich with centuries of history, invites you to become part of its magic, romance and legends.
Hacienda Pinsaquí is ideally situated at the base of Imbabura Volcano, just north of the world-famous Otavalo market and only two hours from Quito, the charming capital of Ecuador. This location also allows easy access to the region's many attractions such as the Lakes of San Pablo, Cuicocha, and Mojanda, as well as the white colonial city of Ibarra and local handicraft villages.
Over the centuries Pinsaquí has hosted numerous illustrious guests including General Simon Bolivar, the revered liberator of Ecuador, who often spent the night at the Hacienda on his trips to and from Bogota, Colombia. During this time the historic "Treaty of Pinsaqui", a peace agreement between Colombia and Ecuador, was signed within Pinsaquí's walls.
This one of a kind Hacienda is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers looking to relax, antique collectors, families, and more! Come and spend a few days with us and we will do our best to make your stay at Hacienda Pinsaqui unforgettable.
offers it guests: Room with fireplace; Historical chapel; Restaurant featuring Ecuadorian and international cuisine; 200 year old gardens with pond and roaming llamas; The Terrace snack bar and much more 16 appointed suites with fireplaces (and some with jacuzzi bath); Reading
Room service Horseback riding; Mountain Biking; Hiking, and much more!
The Hacienda Pinsaquí is a favorite among tourists looking for a unique historic experience in Ecuador; therefore we are often full. To be able to fully enjoy the many activities we offer, make arrangements to stay with us 2 weeks in advance. We at Hacienda Pinsaquí will do our best to accommodate any special requests you may have for your trip, and look forward to welcoming you to our hacienda.
The hacienda is like Cusin top quality equally beautiful, more history here, done with a lot of class, all is authentic, this is cheaper than Cusin, with wooden floors, old colonial furniture done with taste, the rooms are away from each other, with good size bathrooms. Wonderful food.
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