Ecuador Hotels

Hacienda San Agustin de Callo is a working farm offering an unrivalled glimpse into Ecuador's rich and colourful past. It is built on the site of an Inca palace, one of the two most important archaeological Inca sites in Ecuador, and the point furthest north from Cuzco of Imperial style construction.

In total San Agustin has six suites of which four have adjoining drawing rooms, two suites with incorporated drawing rooms and five double rooms. In total there are even rooms with capacity to sleep thirty four people.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

• Restaurant
• Private bathroom
• Fireplace
• Mountain biking
• Horseback riding

Few places can offer a more unique or spectacular setting for a wedding than the Inca Chapel with its 17th century ceiling and perfectly carved Inca volcanic stone walls - a monument to a long-forgotten craftsmanship. The chapel sits up to eighteen people. Many more fit in the courtyard and corridors. One hundred and fifty people or more can be seated comfortably in the courtyard area. Many more people can be accommodated in the surrounding gardens.

ACCOMMODATION

San Agustin de Callo is the home of the Plaza family and, as such, its eleven individually styled rooms have been designed to reflect this atmosphere and that of the building's historical importance.

The Hacienda is divided into three separate houses. In the Inca House with its typical courtyard, which is the main building, there are three suites and three double rooms. In this building you will also find the cozy drawing room with a large variety of books, the impersonating Inca Chapel and two dining rooms, which are unique with their original Inca walls.

Callo Lodge is a charming country house with one suite, two double rooms, a cozy living room with fireplace and a kitchen. The "Casita" is surrounded by the horse yards and a little forest at the back. It is perfect for small families that would like to spend some time enjoying the nature and the country house ambience.

All rooms come with en suite bathrooms and fireplaces. Beds are on the generous side and extremely comfortable. Views of the countryside and volcanoes are spectacular.

The newest building to be refurbished is Cotopaxi House with two suites. It is an old building with thick walls and magnificent views of Cotopaxi and the horse rings. This construction, like Callo Lodge, stands a short distance from the main house.

ACTIVITIES

San Agustin de Callo is nestled in the foothills of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, and other magnificent mountains. It enjoys a convenient locations at the center of this varied region, which you can visit and explore without having to go a great distance. You can enjoy the unique countryside on horseback, mountain bike or foot.

The main activities offered are:

• Horse rides, even for beginners
• Treks
• Bicycle rides
• Trout fishing
• A visit to a rose plantation
• Spa services, facial and body massages with volcanic hot rocks, natural plants and essences

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

• Cotopaxi volcano
• Avenue of the Volcanoes
• Quito's colonial architecture and tourist attractions