Casa Mojanda
Casa Mojanda is a mountainside farm set amongst volcanoes, near the town of
At Casa Mojanda you can relax in a hammock, read a book or simply watching the clouds go by is also a good option!
The hacienda’s operation is based on the principles of eco- tourism, striving to exert a minimum impact on the natural environment while actively promoting awareness of local cultures and traditions. Casa Mojanda utilises traditional methods of construction, with rammed earth walls providing cooling during the day and releasing stored, warming solar energy throughout the evening. Hand moulded terra cotta bricks, hand formed roof tiles of native red clay, red tile floors and large white walls all enhance the Andean feel. Within each structure there are exposed eucalyptus roof beams, locally made furniture of Ecuadorian cedar, antique furnishings, hand-carved Ecuadorian masks amongst other things.
The accommodations are in private adobe cottages with private bath and terrace, each with spectacular mountain views, and some with fireplaces. Additional facilities include a mountainside hot tub, library, games room and video library.The home-cooked Ecuadorian and international meals are served family style with organic produce harvested daily from Casa Mojanda’s gardens.
There are a range of activities available at Casa Mojanda, from short hikes in the local area to full day trips to Indian villages. Otavalo market is just an hour’s walk from the farm, and there are also longer hikes to the
