Ecuador Hotels

This charming Hacienda is situated in nearly 100 acres of primary and secondary Andean forest on the slopes of Pichincha Volcano. Rumiloma features an eclectic mix of traditional Ecuadorian and sophisticated international tastes in everything from the decor to the menu, from the guest suites to the personalities of the owners and staff.

The Hacienda is situated directly next to thousands of acres of national park land with scores of trails, a small river, and llamas grazing peacefully.  The property also boasts a wide variety of native birds and wildlife, and unspoiled acres of primary Andean forest filled with trees and wildflowers all within minutes of the capital city.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

• Restaurant: Capacity for 94 people; luxury private dining room for 16 people; over 60 plates to cater to your tastes; high standard national and international gastronomy
• The Coziest Bar/Pub: A walk in fireplace which will transport you back to the most charming ancient times of Irish Pubs with all the warmth of the Andes, the perfect spot for indulging in the most exotic cocktails while choosing from over 16,000 songs from the jukebox
• Cellar: More than 200 bottles of the best quality selection from Argentinean, Spanish, Chilean, and Italian vineyards
• Convention centre for 20 people
• Private parking
• Green recreational space including a play house for children

ACCOMODATION

The exceptionally appointed suites scattered around the Hacienda are amongst the finest in the country. Each casita, or little house, boasts a minimum of 600 square feet.  All are filled with a unique mix of antiques, art and collectables from the far corners of Ecuador. The guest rooms are the epitome of rustic luxury – pot bellied stoves, colonial art, fluffy down covers and spectacular bathrooms all housed within hand-crafted walls of adobe and stone made or mined here on the property.

All suites offer:

• Cozy sitting rooms
• Spacious bedrooms
• Terraces or indoor gardens
• Spectacular views

ACTIVITIES

• An evening tour of the spectacular colonial center of Quito in a traditional 'Chiva' or open-air bus with a live band on the roof and hot toddies to ward off the chill in the Andean air.
• Daily 'trapiche' festival with traditional sugar cane press and complimentary fresh sugar cane cocktails for guests.
• Award-winning folkloric dance company from the neighborhood, which performs traditional indigenous dances portraying Andean life in vibrantly colorful costumes.
• Mountain and/or rock climbing adventures with certified mountain guides.  Rumiloma can offer glacier school on one of Ecuador’s volcanoes, or a rock-climbing outing on Gua-gua Pichincha, for amateurs to experienced climbers of all ages.
• Daybreak Llama Trek: You set off just before sunrise for a 45 minute hike through primary Andean forest to Rumiloma's own private lookout where you’ll be treated to the most spectacular views of the volcanoes Cayambe, Antisana, and Cotopaxi, and a delicious Ecuadorian picnic breakfast.
• Family Adventures: Indigenous dance classes, llama rides, handmade kite flying, mountain biking, custom family-oriented visits to museums, historical sites, indigenous villages, visits to butterfly farms and reptile centers, and much more.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

1. The historical centre of Quito, with colonial architecture, attractive churches and fascinating museums
2. La Mariscal, the commercial and financial district of Quito, with facilities to meet all your needs
3. The equator at the ‘Middle of the World’
4. Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
5. Papallacta hot springs
6. Cotopaxi national park
7. Otavalo’s indigenous markets