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HACIENDA ZULETA, IMBABURA

An elegant and authentic hacienda in the Ecuadorian Andes.
HACIENDA ZULETA, IMBABURA

A WELCOMING INSIGHT INTO THE BEAUTY OF THE ECUADORIAN ANDES

Nestled in the heart of Ecuador’s iconic Avenue of Volcanoes lies Hacienda Zuleta, a beautiful 17th century hotel and working-farm owned by the former Ecuador President, Galo Plaza Lasso, and his family. Located in the Interandean Valley near the long-extinct volcano of Imbabura, Hacienda Zuleta is a privately owned retreat where each and every guest is made to feel like part of the family.

For those looking for an authentic luxury holiday to Ecuador, Hacienda Zuleta offers a warm and welcoming experience of life on a hacienda amidst the natural beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes. Private gardens and trips around the farm on foot, bike or horse are just some of the secluded and relaxing activities on offer.

Tree Courtyard at Hacienda Zuleta | Luxury Ecuador Holidays | 91³Ô¹Ï

Hacienda Zuleta is an astonishingly beautiful, working farm stretching from horizon to horizon. It comprises 4000 acres of scenic countryside, at the heart of which is an outstanding hacienda dating back to the 16th century. Each of the 21 rooms have been designed to transport you back in time, with antique colonial furniture and a cosy fireplace. Some of the rooms feature their own private gardens and terraces, ideal for taking in the awe-inspiring Andean landscapes beyond.

Owned by the family of Mr Galo Plaza Lasso for over a century, you can expect to be welcomed into this exceptional home in a genteel, traditional way that is entirely in keeping with the richness of its history and the respectability of the family. Similarly, you can expect excellent Ecuadorian cuisine prepared from organic, Hacienda-grown produce.

A Bedroom at Hacienda Zuleta | Luxury Ecuador Holidays | 91³Ô¹Ï
OVERVIEW

Hacienda Zuleta, Imbabura

At a glance

  • A family-owned working farm Ecuador’s Northern Andes
  • Choice of 17 spacious, individually decorated rooms with their own fireplaces and antique furniture
  • Each room features either garden or mountain views
  • Private gardens or terraces
  • A homely main living room and dining area

For leisure and pleasure

  • Horse-drawn carriage journeys through the magnificent grounds
  • Hiking and trekking through pastureland, pine and eucalyptus forests
  • Horse riding on Zuleteno thoroughbreds
  • Mountain biking
  • Participation in farm activities
  • Condor and bird watching

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“WONDERFUL TREK IN NEPAL AND VISIT TO TIGER RESERVE”
From our very first phone call, 91³Ô¹Ï provided excellent service. We shared our ideas and they came back with a proposal that included everything we wanted – then improved it with thoughtful suggestions. We were especially impressed that our tailor-made holiday was competitively priced. Once on the ground, everything ran smoothly. We were met at each airport, stayed in fantastic hotels, and had a brilliant guide for our trek. A truly enjoyable and well-managed trip from start to finish.
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“FLAWLESS, AGAIN”
This is the third time I’ve used TUTC. The service, as before, was flawless. Aside from putting in place all the major details of a complex trip to Japan, Dan at TUTC nailed every detail: train tickets were for seats with large luggage space (very important in Japan, as we discovered); a mobile internet wifi was included; together with a pre-charged use-pretty-much-anywhere travel card (again, important – Japan has multiple transport companies). For any kind of complex trip I won’t go anywhere else.
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“FABULOUS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA”
Excellent advice received regarding our first trip to South Africa. We were given very personalised recommendations based on what we hoped to experience during our holiday, and the suggested lodges were absolutely fabulous. All transfers ran like clockwork, with polite and friendly drivers. From the beautifully printed, detailed itinerary to the elegant document case, luggage tags, and the informative app, every detail contributed to a sense of luxurious, premium service.

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