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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

Avenue of the Volcanoes was superb plus swimming with sea lions and penguins.
JK, Sheffield Feb 2015
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
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 Jun 2012
Highlight?: The Napo Lodge experience. It exceeded our expectations and we were very lucky to have dry weather.
HB, Todmorden Aug 2018
Quito is a fabulous city with residents that seem to be pleased to see you, really helpful if you make just a little effort to address them in Spanish. Ecuador…
DW, Lingfield Jun 2010
Ecuador Highlights: Seeing hummingbirds & humpback whales, summiting the Pasochoa peak with Kristian, Quilotoa Volcano Lake, Quito cable car ride, the Las Cajas Park walks with Wilson.
PJR Aug 2011

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