Dating back to 1680, Hacienda Piman is considered one of the oldest haciendas in Ecuador. Its style is more reminiscent of the country manor houses of southern Colombia or Venezuela than those of Ecuador, with an external patio running around the house’s outside walls. This is perhaps due to its altitude which at 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) above sea level makes it quite low for an Andean home, and also due to its valley’s lack of rainfall: it enjoys its own microclimate, which receives less rainfall than neighboring areas. The hacienda has belonged to the family ever since its creation in the 17th century. Here, Don Juan descendants farmed the land and developed a donkey farm which grew to be the most important in the northern Andes.
Today, the house is a reflection of its historic character. Some constructions date back to its foundation, while others, such as the chapel and library, to the 19th century, and the Brazilian species of trees in the gardens and the painted eaves to the mid-20th. The property contains seven rooms in the main house and a further ten in purpose-built cottages scattered around the grounds. Each have been restored over a lengthy three-year restoration process, which now boasts an array of art and antiques, literary heritage, cozy corners and attentive service, as well as its beautiful gardens, chapel, swimming pool and intimate wellness area.
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Tour ideas in Otavalo
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hacienda Piman as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Otavalo Market Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market
The market features a dazzling array of crafts, textiles and jewelry, all of which are of high quality and good value.
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Otavalo and nearby places
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- The Cloudforest 66 kilometers away
- Quito 85 kilometers away
- Papallacta 86 kilometers away
- Avenue of Volcanoes 165 kilometers away
- The Amazon 189 kilometers away
- Guayaquil 354 kilometers away
- Cuenca 381 kilometers away
- Loja 505 kilometers away
- The Galapagos Islands 1370 kilometers away