Hacienda La Alegria  

Set on Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes in Machachi, about an hour south of Quito. One hour from Cotopaxi National Park and the Quito airport, two hours to Quilotoa crater lake and close to Saquisilí market—perfect for volcano-view escapes and family-friendly adventure.

A working family horse hacienda with spacious rooms and private patios, many offering mountain or garden views and a new suite option. Rustic, picture‑perfect countryside vibe—orchids, old trees, two fireplace living rooms and an aging cheese cave give the place character. Wake up to volcano-framed mornings and farm life outside your window.

Hot tub, garden and terrace, BBQ/grill area, shared lounge and on-site bar. Hands-on farm experiences: horseback riding, riding school and multi-day rides, milking cows, feeding calves, llamas, alpacas and vicuña, trout fishing, climbing wall and cheese-making demos. Free private parking and free Wi‑Fi keep things easy.

Meeting rooms and a business center plus a tour desk and concierge services. Laundry, elevator access and a paid airport shuttle are available to make group stays smoother.

On-site restaurant serving international dishes with vegetarian, dairy‑free and gluten‑free options and a buffet breakfast. Expect farm-to-table touches—house cheeses, wine and beer, wood‑oven bread, pizza and hearty BBQ from the hacienda’s own dairy and ovens.