Cotopaxi and the Surrounding Areas Cotopaxi National Park with Lunch Cotopaxi Volcano & Indian Market with Lunch Antisana Reserve & Indian Market with Hacienda Hato Verde Hato Verde is part of a rich tradition whose house had been remodeled by the current owners in strict keeping with original materials and techniques. Now we can appreciate the impeccable masonry work on the walls, developing the colonial-cum-rustic style of the region. This generates a warm and inviting atmosphere with all the comforts and necessities of a boutique hotel. Tuesday & Saturday: Latacunga food market Antisana Reserve with San Agustin del Callo - two days / 1 night. One and a half hours from the Ecuadorian Capital of Quito stands the beautiful and little known farmhouse of San Agustin de Callo. Built on the site of an important Inca Palace this working farm offers to day's discerning traveller an unrivalled glimpse into Ecuador's rich and colourful past. Since the 15th century San Agustin de Callo has served as Inca fortress, Augustinian convent and temporary home for the French Geodesic Mission - whose scientific results helped to determine the shape of the planet. The Hacienda incorporates three distinct architectural styles, Inca, Colonial and Republican, the latter of which was added toward the turn of the 20th century. In addition to the visit of Antisana volcano we will explore any of the Indian markets of the region depending on the day(please see below) and come back to Quito after lunch in one of the haciendas of the region, or ride on the foot hills of the Cotopaxi Volcano with fantastic landscapes (at extra cost) Tuesday & Saturday: Latacunga food market Antisana Reserve & Horse Riding Adventure with San Agustin del Callo (NEW PROGRAM) One and a half hours from the Ecuadorian Capital of Quito stands the beautiful and little known farmhouse of San Agustin de Callo. Built on the site of an important Inca Palace this working farm offers to day's discerning traveller an unrivalled glimpse into Ecuador's rich and colourful past. Since the 15th century San Agustin de Callo has served as Inca fortress, Augustinian convent and temporary home for the French Geodesic Mission - whose scientific results helped to determine the shape of the planet. The Hacienda incorporates three distinct architectural styles, Inca, Colonial and Republican, the latter of which was added toward the turn of the 20th century. In addition to the visit of Antisana volcano is possible to explore any of the Indian markets of the region (please see below) or ride on the foot hills of the Cotopaxi volcano with fantastic landscapes or visit the famous Quilotoa Crater Lake at 4100 mts/13.200 ft Tuesday & Saturday: Latacunga food market Baños and Cloud Forest with Hacienda Manteles Through the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' to Baños which lies in a verdant sub-tropical valley, visit the Indian weavers of Salasaca, the San Martin Canyon and a tour of Baños, famous for its miraculous Virgin and delicious homemade toffee, then visits to local balsa wood and vegetable ivory sculptors. Overnight stay at Hacienda Manteles, charming hacienda with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys. Next morning visit the cloud forest of Río Verde. After lunch return to Quito. |