Happy Gringo Travel: Ecuador Adventurer Tour CMF 2026

Hacienda La Cienega Restaurant | Avenue of the Volcanoes

Hacienda La Cienega Restaurant, situated in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, provides a distinguished dining experience within a seventeenth‑century colonial estate surrounded by the Andes. Notably, the restaurant is acclaimed for its authentic Ecuadorian gastronomy, offering dishes inspired by family traditions and crafted from fresh local produce, delivering flavours unique to the region. Guests can enjoy meals in elegantly decorated dining rooms featuring stone fireplaces, fine upholstery, and colonial charm. Facilities include spacious gardens, historic architecture, and proximity to the Avenue of the Volcanoes, allowing visitors to combine culinary indulgence with cultural exploration in one of Ecuador’s most iconic haciendas.

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Luna Volcan Adventure Spa | Baños

Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and thermal water on 310 acres of the Andean Forest, Luna Volcán Adventure SPA is an excellent option for a nature getaway. The themed rooms and suites are equipped with Wi-Fi, eco-heated floors, private terraces and spectacular views. The property features a restaurant offering Ecuadorian cuisine prepared with garden-to-plate ingredients, a bar and a café. Guests can make use of amenities such as the swimming pools, Jacuzzi and indulge in a variety of treatments at the spa. The surrounding area offers attractions and activities to suit all visitors’ interests such as hiking, rafting, biking, horseback riding, exploring the Amazon rainforest and birdwatching.

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Huasquila Amazon Eco Lodge | Napo Province

Huasquila Amazon Eco Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the Sacred Valley of Cotundo within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, where the Andes end and the Ecuadorian Amazon begins. The lodge's 20 cabins are a haven of relaxation, built in the Kichwa style and equipped with all the necessary amenities. When it comes to dining, guests can enjoy delicious local cuisine at the welcoming restaurant. Surrounded by 200 hectares of lush natural landscapes, the lodge serves as a wonderful base from which travellers can embark on hikes through the jungle, visit the 15-metre waterfall, discover the 120-metre cave or learn about the ancestral culture of the Kichwa at the Kichwa Community. Leisure facilities in site include an outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

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3 Nights

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Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort | Papallacta

Established in 1994, Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort is well regarded in the tourism industry for its professionalism, continuous innovation in spa-related matters and environmentally responsible operations.

Even in previous decades, the soothing thermal springs in unspoilt natural surroundings placed this area as a 'must visit' among Ecuadorian tourist attractions. Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort is located just 67 km (40 miles) east of Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Spoken Languages: English, Spanish

No. Rooms: 56

Special Interests: Leisure, Nature, Relaxation

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