Hacienda Guachalá

Location:
Otavalo, Ecuador

Restaurant, Hotel

By Christopher Minster

The chapel of the hacienda was originally built in 1580 and Guachalá dates back to 1700. In its heyday, Guachalá was the administrative center for about 22,000 hectares of land and employed 500 workers, mostly in textiles which were shipped to Spain.

Converted to a hotel in 1993, it offers one of the more affordable options for those who wish to have a true hacienda experience.

It is located between Quito and Otavalo, about one hour from Quito and a half hour from Otavalo. It is quite near to the Equator line.

Guachalá is a large hacienda, with 29 rooms, all of which have fireplace and private bath. The hacienda complex itself has wide hallways, attractive gardens, ample rooms, a swimming pool and a chapel. Many animals are kept there, including llamas, horses, mules, geese, etc. There is a full-menu restaurant that specializes in traditional food, including cuy (guinea pig) which has been a local delicacy for centuries.

There are a number of activities available at the hacienda itself: horseback riding, fishing, areas for basketball, soccer, and volleyball. There is a bar area and even satellite TV and internet.

Guachala’s rates are among the most reasonable for converted haciendas. The prices range from $30 per night for a single to $60 for a quad.

This Hotel is: Budget

Getting There:
Panamericana Norte km 45 to Cangahua 2km.

Room Prices:
Lower:$40
Higher:$80
Price Description:Simple: $40

Double or matrimonial: $54

Triple: $67

Cuad: $80

Contact Information:
Phone: 5932-236-3042 / 2362426/098146681
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.guachala.com
URL: www.guachala.com
Reservation URL: www.guachala.com/ingles/