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Hacienda Cusin

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Otavalo, Ecuador

The history of Hacienda Cusín begins in 1602, when the Luna family purchased 100,000 acres from Philip II, King of Spain. After falling into disrepair in the mid-1900s, the property was purchased in 1990 and an ambitious restoration project led to multiple awards, with the Ecuadorian Constitution signed here in November of 2001.

Magnificent gardens flower year-round and attract some 50 species of birds. All rooms are individually-decorated, furnished with antiques, Andean crafts, a fireplace and hand-woven bed covers. Cusín’s restaurant is led by Chef Marco and a staff of 12, including 3 sous chefs with specialties in fish, soup and pastries. Days can be spent enjoying the hacienda’s variety of animals, playing in the game room, watching a movie from the film library, exploring on horseback, getting a massage, or mountain biking.