Casa Mojanda, located in the hills on the road to Lagunas de Mojanda (just over 3 km past Otavalo), is an interesting mix of hacienda experience and modern tourism. Casa Mojanda is not an actual hacienda; rather, the accommodations are sort of more comfortable version of local packed-earth homes. If you want to live like the locals without actually having to share a two-room home with your entire family and a bunch of guinea pigs, Casa Mojanda is a good place to start. Casa Mojanda prides itself on making the experience as genuine as possible: the home-cooked meals are often local recipes and made from traditional ingredients, and a band is often around to play Andean music. Although a US/Ecuadorian couple used to be in charge of the hotel, recent guests have reported that the quality of Casa Mojanda has declined since the pair split up and that the establishment no longer fully supports eco-tourism practices. Casa Mojanda offers a number of activities and trips. Otavalo is only a ten-minute drive away, or an hour if you’d rather hike. The staff can also arrange for horseback riding, mountain biking and bird watching tours, as well as visits to local places of interest such as the cities of Ibarra or Cayambe, the ruins at Cochasqui, and the Mojanda lakes.

Location:
Lagunas de Mojanda, Ecuador

Hotel

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Restaurant, Bar

Getting There:
Off the main highway north of Quito, between San Pablo Lake and Otavalo

Room Prices:
Lower:$85 (single)
Higher:$150 (double)
Price Description:Prices do not include 12 percent tax and 10 percent service charge. Discounts available for kids, Ecuadorians and long stays.

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-9-440-0424
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.casamojanda.com
URL: www.casamojanda.com

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Created: 26 Mar 2008

Updated: 10 Mar 2009

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