Hike to the waterfall, only a half hour on moderate grade. Take a picnic lunch, and explore the forest above the falls, or go for other long and short walks starting from Casa Mojanda. Hike down to Otavalo (one hour’s walk) on either of two scenic roads. There’s a market and excellent shopping every day of the week. Take a guided horse tour, long or short, for spectacular mountain views. Bird watch on any of the nearby paths and trails. Wildflowers will be found year ‘round. Andean Condors are frequently sighted at the Mojanda Lakes. Visit the Mojanda Lakes where you can hike (FuyaFuyaWeb), look for condors, or climb. Bring a picnic lunch. Shop in Otavalo for handicrafts, visit the food market or look for antiques. Tour the Indian villages of Carabuela, Punyaro, Ilumán and San Roque, for a full or half day, and see the artisans at work in their homes and workshops. At night you can soak in our traditional Japanese style hot tub or just hang out and chat by the fire. Or watch a movie or read a good book from our extensive library. Visit Lake Cuicocha, and eat lunch in a restaurant high above the lake. Take the boat ride around the lake. On the way there or on the way back, pass through the town of Cotacachi which specializes in leather craft. Visit Ibarra, the lovely and well-preserved provincial capital, which has two lovely plazas, some good restaurants, and is a half hour away by car. On the way, visit the town of San Antonio de Ibarra, which specializes in woodcarving. From Ibarra, visit the villages of Esperanza and Zuleta, famous for wonderful and intricate embroidery. The road back from Zuleta via Lago San Pablo is full of wonderful landscapes. Visit the colonial town of Cayambe. Plan in advance a day trip by four-wheel drive vehicle to the refuge at the base of the glacier on the Cayambe volcano, where short hikes are possible. The refuge is at a cold 15,000 feet, so be prepared.

Our kitchen serves healthful and creative home cooked meals served family style and based on traditional Ecuadorian and international recipes and made from our own produce harvested daily from our organic gardens. We grow our own wheat, quinoa, corn and potatoes, and get fresh milk daily from our neighbors. Guests are always welcome to spend time in the garden and kitchen. We are happy to accommodate special diets and requests. We serve wine and beer, and some drinks

We offer free Wi-Fi in all our cabins and in the main reception and dinning area

Free Parking for cars, vans and buses

Private transportation from/to Quito or the Airport; Horseback riding tours; One hour massage sessions; Free outdoor Japanese Hot-Tub overlooking the mountains

English and Spanish ... some French