Hacienda Primavera ecolodge – Ecuador

If a naturalistic holiday is your aim and you are a lover of wildlife and anything has to do with an active lifestyle, then a vacation to Ecuador is the solution! More specifically the Hacienda Primavera an historical family run ecolodge, with 90 years of history, located in El Choco national rainforest reserve, northwest from the Capital Quito. From Otavalo is just one hour and half on the northwest direction.

Being actually in a forest reserve, one of the main attraction of this beautiful Hacienda is the possibility to see and watch great wild tropical animals, like colourful parrots and toucans, however the entire zone is not only attractive for bird-watching activity, it is compulsory to mention the enormous fantastic selection of tropical plants and flowers that surrounds all this incredible naturalistic paradise.

One of the major features of the place is the great chance to do activities of any kind, hiking on the mountains nearby to see breathtaking views and discover waterfalls, leaded by local guides that will be able to show and describe you even the surrounding plants, flowers and tell you lots of curiosities.

Another main activity that you can do is rafting, on the splendid Rio Gualchan and Rio Mira, you do not need to be an expert rafter as there are itineraries for beginners as well as experienced rafter that can last up to 3 hours, and what to say about the possibility to do (even included in the rate) horseback riding along enchanting riverbeds and valleys? … nothing is just a chance that you can’t miss.

Hacienda Primavera has a tasteful cuisine, offering fresh daily products, many taken from local suppliers.
Specialities are typical Ecuadorian and a special mention is to be done to the selection of wines from Chile, which have become very appreciated all over the world.

Lastly a special mention to the rooms, with eight suites, but all with an amazing view and Spanish colonial décor, offering Queen size beds and eco-friendly solar panel and other special attentions to environment.

Official website www.haciendaprimavera.com/ and e-mail info@haciendaprimavera.com