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Santa Lucia

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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.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • Two parts: Seeing cotopaxi and the surrounding area for the first time, and stepping off the boat onto floreana and having to avoid sea lions and iguana, magical.

    HT, Conwy Nov 2014

  • It was all brilliant, we expected the Galapagos to be the highlight, but all the other trips were as good in different ways. All the Ecuadorians encountered at hotels, restaurants,…

    AH, Eastleigh Sep 2011

  • Probably the Tren Crucero (was the top experience) but too many highlights to mention.

    SB, Cambourne Feb 2020

  • Ecuador is a wonderful country with much to see and do so often overlooked by those seeking to visit South America and that I now know is a big mistake. 

    DW, Lingfield Jun 2010

  • From the moment we were picked up, on time, from our hotel in Quito, to the moment we were left at the departure lounge in the airport in Baltra, the…

    TP, Lima May 2013

  • Ecuador was a fantastic adventure: welcoming friendly people, beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife. To fit in two cities, the Andes, the Amazon, the cloud forest and the Galapagos islands into…

    GE, Glasgow Jul 2026
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