Otavalo Hacienda

Hacienda Pinsaqui

In the heart of Ecuador's lake district, Hotel in Otavalo, Hacienda Pinsaquí, rich with centuries of history, invites you to become part of its magic, tradition, romance and legends. Hacienda Pinsaquí is ideally situated at the base of Imbabura Volcano, just north of the world-famous Otavalo market, and only an hour-and-a-half from Quito, Ecuador's charming capital. Its location also allows effortless access to the region's many attractions: the lakes of San Pablo, Cuicocha and Mojanda, as well as the white colonial city of Ibarra and local handicraft villages like Cotacachi.

Hacienda Pinsaquí offers its guests:

. 20 well-appointed suites with fireplaces (some with jacuzzi bath)
. A restaurant featuring the finest Ecuadorian and International cuisine
. 200 year-old grounds with ponds, palms, walks, and roaming llamas
. The Terrace snack bar with lovely views of the garden
. Room service
. Reading
. An historical chapel
. Horseback Riding
. Mountain Biking
. Hiking
. and that's just the beginning!

Each room is unique and has a character all of its own. There are 20 suites with fireplaces that comfortably accommodate up to five people. Within the rooms you will find sheepskin rugs, heavy blankets and pieces of traditional art. Most rooms have a view overlooking the lovely gardens behind the hacienda.

ink into the comfortable surroundings of Hacienda Pinsaquí as you relax among gardens and explore its historic antiques. Aside from being an enchanting place to stay in the Lake District of Imbabura, the hacienda affords all the services, and more, that you might expect: an elegant restaurant, a den with a large fireplace, and patios with views of the Imbabura Volcano.

Extra Services

Feel comfortable seeking out members of staff with any questions you might have about the hacienda or the surrounding area. Our friendly staff is helpful, and eager to make your stay more enjoyable. Extra services to enhance your stay include: Spanish- and English-speaking staff, laundry service, national and international phone calls, internet access, room service, a small library with books in Spanish, English and German, live Andean music during lunch hours and an abundance of beautiful antiques.
In addition to making your stay at Hacienda Pinsaquí unforgettable, the staff is on hand to assist guests in planning tours of the entire country, particularly the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands.

Horseback riding

The Freile-Larreas have cultivate a passion for horses for generations. If you are interested in enjoying a ride accompanied by a very experienced bilingual guide, Hacienda Pinsaquí offers customized tours to the summit of Imbabura Volcano for up to 10 people.

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massages are done in the comfort of your room on a comfortable flat couch designed specifically for massage. Each session lasts 45 minutes and the techniques used help to relax all the muscles in the body as well as lower stress.

Internet

Sessions from 1 to 30 minutes cost $2.00 and sessions from 30 to 60 minutes cost $4.00.

Distance from the Airport

Less than 2 hours from Quito Airport

Description

Constructed in 1790, Otavalo Hotel, Hacienda Pinsaquí was originally a colonial textile enterprise, employing over one thousand weavers and spinners. Many of Pinsaquí's fabrics were exported to the United States in the late 1800s where they first received international recognition. To this day, the Hacienda retains the character and authenticity of its earlier incarnation, making for a unique travel experience.

Over the centuries Pinsaquí has hosted numerous illustrious guests. Most famous of all is General Simón Bolívar, the revered liberator of Ecuador, who often spent the night at the hacienda on his trips to and from Bogotá, Colombia. Later in the nineteenth century, hacienda's walls witnessed the "Treaty of Pinsaquí ," an historic peace agreement between Colombia and Ecuador. Our unique hacienda makes an ideal base. Whether you are looking for outdoor pursuits, relaxation, antiques, handicrafts, and whether you are single, a couple or a family, we guarantee that a few days in our company will make your stay in Ecuador unforgettable.