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Beautifully restored 19th century colonial mansion situated in the heart of colonial Cuenca near the main square.

This beautifully restored 19th century colonial mansion is situated in the heart of colonial Cuenca near the main square.

In keeping with the style of the house, the atmosphere is one of dignified elegance. The rooms, located on three floors, are tastefully decorated and have air-con, minibar, flat screen cable TV, WIFI and private bathroom.

There is also a restaurant set within the beautiful central courtyard and an atmospheric bar.

What our clients say

Hard to pick one highlight when there were so many superlatives. The scenery in Ecuador was spectacular. The Devil's Nose train ride was great fun. Snorkelling with sea turtles, penguins,…
JB, Newcastle Mar 2019
We had a wonderful time… we thought the guides we had were among the best we have known anywhere; we went for the Galápagos and would admit to mainland Ecuador…
PW, Lambeth Feb 2026
Ecuador is perhaps a most underrated country for a great visitor experience. The people are great and helpful and, for anyone with an interest in the natural world, there is…
IB Mar 2011
Highlight?: The Napo Lodge experience. It exceeded our expectations and we were very lucky to have dry weather.
HB, Todmorden Aug 2018
Avenue of the Volcanoes was superb plus swimming with sea lions and penguins.
JK, Sheffield Feb 2015
Most memorable experience: "Where to start? Huge evening skies on the Napo river, pulling out of Chimbacalle station on the Tren Crucero in a cacophony of whistling and hooting; the…
DH, Portsmouth Jun 2015

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After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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