Casa Mojanda – Otavalo

A magical stay just outside of Otavalo – Casa Mojanda Telephone: 593-98-033-5108 / 06 304-9253 If you are dialing from within Ecuador, dial 0 and the last 9 digits. US Telephone Number: 914-272-7692 Mailing address: Casa Mojanda, Apartado 160, Otavalo check out their website here

Thanksgiving at La Mirage – Cotacachi

This year THANKSGIVING DAY ( and I am sure there is so much to be thankful for ) will be celebrated on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013. The Staff at La Mirage has been busy planning and creating a lovely, festive and exciting menu for this occasion for all of you away from your usual home together with your loved ones.… Read More

Rancho Santa Fe (Cotacachi)

Rancho Santa Fe. A resort/convention center near outskirts of town. Don’t know if it’s still open. The website is still up. http://ranchosantafehotell.com/home.html

Tierra del Sol (Cotacachi)

Tierra del Sol (Land of the Sun). This is Gary Scott’s place. It’s right near the center of town. Food there is awful. http://www.hoteltierradelsollandofsun.amawebs.com/

La Mirage (Cotacachi)

La Mirage. A 5-star hotel. The Queen of Spain once stayed there. Rates start at $366/night. http://www.mirage.com.ec/en-us/mainpage.aspx

Hostal El Arbolito (Cotacachi)

Hostal El Arbolito. Close to Leather Street, the main drag in town. $35 a night for room with one full-size bed. $40 for a room with two twin-size beds. http://hostalelarbolito.com/

La Cuadra Hosta (Cotacachi)

La Cuadra Hostal. Right near the center of town. Room rate is around $15/person per night. The hostal has Wi-Fi, but does not serve breakfast. It does have a communal kitchen. Jairo Gomez, the owner, speaks excellent English having lived in the U.S. for several years. http://www.lacuadra-hostal.com/