In today’s modern world, there is
often little time to relax and rejuvenate. Even when taking a break
and traveling, people tend to pack in as many destinations as
possible into their itineraries. The reality is that we don’t slow
down enough, even when on vacation. What most of us need is a break
from it all—a break from ringing phones and persuasive television.
We need to get away to a place rich in culture and landscapes, a
place where we can feel the gentle energy and customs of different
people, as well as be nourished by lush, green, rolling hills and
calming mountain lakes. I believe every one of us has a need for this
sort of peaceful escape, yet few of us find the place to discover it.
Nestled between several volcanoes,
Otavalo, Ecuador is a city with an incredibly rich cultural heritage
and breathtaking landscapes. For relaxation and rejuvenation, there
is truly no better place than the Otavalo area, and in particular
there is no better hotel to accompany your experience than La
Posada del Quinde. Guests remark that the
hotel is an “oasis” where they feel “thoroughly relaxed and
very much at home,” and where the employees and owner are the
“friendliest” in the area.
With its simple folk décor and its
friendly, attentive indigenous staff, guests can get an idea of the
richness of this culture just by staying at the hotel. Nonetheless,
many guests choose to explore the culture through visits to master
weavers or local shamans (medicine men), or by adventuring into
remote villages to get a sense of a more simplistic life. Those who
need an excursion into the natural world, there are plenty of walks
and hikes to be taken in the area.
While staying at the most relaxing and
intriguing of Otavalo
hotels, there are countless
day-trip adventures to experience. For some guests, choosing to read
a book by the fire or enjoy a leisurely lunch on the garden patio
wins out to exploring volcanic lakes and indigenous villages. For
others, the exhilaration of their daily excursions makes them just
tired enough to take advantage of the comfy couches in from of the
fire and the excellent showers with steaming hot water and incredible
(massage-like) water pressure. After a memorable shower, guests can
walk right downstairs to Café Pachamama, our on-site restaurant,
featuring fresh, home-made dishes like enchilada casseroles, curry
chicken pot pies, lentil-stuffed peppers and a delicious variety of
soups, salads and sandwiches. Guests often gather around the fire for
a drink from our bar or a hot chocolate from the café.
There is truly something for everybody
here at La
Posada del Quinde. And for those who like to
shop, the hotel is located just blocks from Ecuador’s most famous
indigenous handicraft market. Between its cultural and natural
beauty, there is no place like Otavalo in Ecuador. If you’re
looking for the best, most affordable and central hotel to stay ina
place that offers a peaceful escape from life—there is no doubt
that La Posada del Quinde is the place for you. There’s no wonder
it’s rated #1 for hotels in Otavalo, Ecuador on
TripAdvisor.com.
Please contact
the owner Maggie Reniers at maggie@posadaquinde.com
to request information or to make a reservation, and check out our
website at www.posadaquinde.com.
You can also read reviews of the hotel by clicking on the TripAdvisor
link above.