Yes, we are open and we have all our biosafety protocols established. As part of them, we only operate under prior reservation.
We love animals, but we are a conservation refuge located near the Cotopaxi National Park, a protected area that has its own visiting rules, so we cannot accept pets.
No, but we have three different accommodation options within our facilities.
For your visit to the andes, we suggest that you dress in warm layers as temperatures can change drastically throughout the day. When we find ourselves in the open air we must protect the body against cold, wind or humidity.
Check in: 15h00 pm
Check out: 12h00 pm (Noon)
Breakfast: 07:30 am to 09:30 am
Lunch: 13:00 pm to 15:00 pm
Dinner: 19:00 pm to 21:00 pm
You can reach Hacienda El Porvenir in any vehicle. We have 21 km of a secondary road that is mainly cobalt stone road, with the last km of gravel. We suggest to come with a high vehicle, but you don’t need 4 wheel drive.
We provide all technical gear to perform the activities. Personal gear such as waterproof jackets and pants, sleeping bags, sunglasses, hat or cap, gloves are suggested that you bring along. Depending on which activity or tour you decide to experience, it will include a “what to bring” list, and the gear depends on the kind of adventures you will perform.
Yes, we cater dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free. It’s important that you notify us about your dietary restrictions in advanced.
Check-in is at 15h00 and Check-out at 12h00 (Noon).
Breakfast is served from 07h30 to 09h30
Lunch is served from 13h00 to 15h00
Dinner is served from 19h00 to 21h00
Yes. We cater vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, gluten free and food allergies. Please notify in advance.
The Hacienda is located at 3600 mts. (11,800 feet). We suggest that you drink plenty of liquids during your stay. If you experience a headache, digestive problems, dizziness, please let us know. These are normal symptoms of acclimatization and disappear within a few days of staying at the altitude. In our store we have oxygen tanks in case you need to buy them.
In Machachi, the closest town located 21 km from the Hacienda. In Machachi you will find a public hospital that has the basic services of medical care, ambulance and paramedics. Severe emergencies must be treated in Quito.
They can call you to our phone numbers: +59322040208 or +59326009533. Or they can write directly to the Hacienda’s WhatsApp number: +593994980121.
Please remember that we have limited internet and phone signal.