Finca San Antonio

Overview

Description

The community of San Antonio in the Cuellaje parrish, Intag zone, in Cotacachi, Ecuador, is perhaps one of the unique places where its inhabitants and natural richness co-exist in an environment of peace and tranquility. This beautiful place offers unforgettable moments to share with family and/or friends in a safe, environmentally respectful way. Discover beautiful natural vistas, crystalline rivers, birds, animals, and exotic plants in the middle of a fresh and tranquil setting, ideal for relieving stress and re-finding yourself.

Some of the many tourism options we have for you to make your stay at Finca San Antonio the best: bird-watching and observing forest and prairie plants; hikes (half-hour, hour, or 1.5 hours long) that you can do without a guide on our well-marked trails with benches for resting; guides can be provided to help you see the farm if you prefer.

Our tours are designed so that your visit and stay at Finca San Antonio will be a pleasant and unforgettable experience.

Rooms

15 (with local families)

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 2

Percentage of local employees: 100 %.

Our main objective is to improve the income of local families. You will be paying the Finca San Antonio directly for the tours it offers and paying the other farms in the community for the families that served you. This helps keep our prices reasonable and you will know who is receiving your money.

Rates

$25 or less

• Single: $10.
• Double: $8 per person.
• Groups (more than 3): $7 per person.
• Children (5 - 13 years old): 50% discount.
• Children younger than 5 years: Free.

Our tour packages are designed to be accessible to all kinds of tourists.

Ecuadorian citizens or residents are given discounts of 10% to 15%.

Prices include lunch, except for the horseback rides, where the lunches are paid for separately.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.intagtour.com. (available in English and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: approximately 124 miles.

Finca San Antonio is located in the Cuellaje parrish, Intag zone, Cotacachi canton, Ecuador. The closest city is Otavalo, which is some two hours by bus from Quito, the capital of Ecuador. From Otavalo to Cuellaje, you can travel by bus from the terminal (in Transportes Otavalo company buses); the bus leaves daily at 1 pm and reaches Cuellaje between 4:30 and 5:00 pm (on Fridays buses depart at 9 am and 1 pm). We recommend you buy your ticket 3 or 4 hours before departure to make sure you have a seat.

When you reach Cuellaje, we recommend you go to the Bazaar and Papelería Ariel’s across from the park, where they will arrange transportation for you to Finca San Antonio (some 5 miles away).

If you have any concerns before traveling, please contact Richard Guevara at (contacto@intagtour.com), or call (2648-627) to tell us your time of arrival in Cuellaje so that we can meet you when you get off the bus.

If you decide to take the bus to Cuellaje on a Saturday, it might be a good idea to spend the night in the town and travel with Eduardo to San Antonio on Sunday. Sunday is the day that Eduardo does the shopping!

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

December 2009.

Photo courtesy of Finca San Antonio, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.