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Chilcabamba Lodge

Wilderness
Quito, Ecuador

Built from local materials, Chilcabamba Lodge is cosy, unpretentious and charming. This family-owned lodge has only 13 rooms and is surrounded by the rugged peaks of the four towering mountains.

Why we like Chilcabamba Lodge

Rooms are equipped with modern wood burning stoves, with some having a private deck to take full advantage of the incredible landscapes surrounding the lodge.

The main lodge is welcoming with nooks to relax in and stunning views of Cotopaxi. Enjoy the games room, outdoor bonfire and self-guided trail; at night sit by the campfire and gaze at the stars.

Activities

The beauty of the lodge is its location, it is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside, on foot, by horseback or mountain bike. Climb the surrounding volcanoes (Pasochoa, Ruminahui and Cotopaxi), explore the national park, Cotopaxi glaciers and its Jose Rivas Refuge. Venture on a lodge-to-lodge trek and take in the views whilst enjoying the park’s varied wildlife.

Sustainability

Chilcabamba Lodge is built from natural materials in tune with the surrounding nature and landscape, their organic waste is composted and they have reduced the use of plastics. Not only this, but the team at the lodge are from the local community and are paid wages above the area’s average. Their ‘buy local’ policy means that all produce is bought from the community, including potatoes, milk, cheese and trout.This only scratches the surface of the steps Chilcabamba Lodge is taking towards sustainability.

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