Hacienda La Cienega

Andean Highlands, Ecuador

A historic hacienda near Cotopaxi volcano, one of the oldest continuously operating haciendas in Ecuador.

Overview

Hacienda La Cienega sits near Cotopaxi volcano, one of the oldest continuously operating haciendas in Ecuador, its gardens and colonial architecture dating back centuries.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Historic rooms within the hacienda’s colonial buildings, several with volcano views on clear days.

Food & Service

A traditional dining programme served in the hacienda’s historic dining hall.

Activities

Excursions into Cotopaxi National Park, horseback riding across the surrounding páramo, and garden walks through the hacienda’s historic grounds.

Wildlife & Photography

The páramo surrounding Cotopaxi supports Andean condor, wild horses and high-altitude bird species adapted to the volcanic grasslands.

A Photographer's Note

On clear days, Cotopaxi’s snow-capped cone is visible directly from the hacienda’s gardens, a striking backdrop for landscape photography.

Conservation & Impact

The hacienda supports conservation initiatives across the Cotopaxi páramo, one of Ecuador’s most iconic volcanic landscapes.

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