Polylepis Lodge
Ecuador, known for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes, hosts a unique destination that merges hotel comfort with environmental conservation: Polylepis Lodge. This charming refuge, located in the heart of the Andes, not only offers an unforgettable tourist experience but is also a bastion of ecotourism and environmental preservation. Below, we will explore everything that Polylepis Lodge has to offer to travelers seeking to connect with nature and Ecuadorian culture.
A Visionary Project
Since its founding over two decades ago, Polylepis Lodge has been committed to the protection of two unique ecosystems in the world: the ancient Polylepis forest and the Frailejones paramo. This high-altitude hotel is not just a place to rest but a Private and Protected Reserve focused on conserving the last remnant of the ancient primary Polylepis forest. Through ecotourism, Polylepis Lodge aims not only to protect its surroundings but also to educate visitors about the importance of these ecosystems.
Facilities and Amenities
Social Area and Bar
The lodge's social area has been designed to provide a cozy and comfortable environment where guests can relax, read, or enjoy a conversation by the fireplace. Here, you can also savor a variety of cocktails crafted by expert mixologists and indulge in treats at the café, featuring its signature coffee.
Restaurant: A River Beneath Your Feet
Imagine the experience of dining while a river flows beneath your feet, surrounded by majestic Polylepis trees and the sound of a nearby waterfall. The restaurant at Polylepis Lodge specializes in mestizo fusion cuisine, rescuing ancestral flavors such as potato, oca, barley, quinoa, and mortiño. Each dish is a masterpiece, created with fresh, local ingredients, ensuring that every bite is an unforgettable experience.
Museums
Polylepis Lodge also houses the Archaeological Museum of the Pastos Culture, the largest in the northern part of the country, featuring over 400 archaeological pieces that tell the history of the region. Additionally, the Teska-Brito Museum, dedicated to biologists who studied paramo rodent mammals, presents a unique infographic highlighting their significant contributions to science.
Activities for Adventurers
Hiking
While exploring the surroundings of Polylepis Lodge, visitors can engage in guided hikes that will take them through the impressive flora and fauna of the ancient forest and Andean paramo. These hikes are an opportunity to connect with nature in its purest state.
Horseback Riding
Adventure lovers can also enjoy horseback rides in the area, available by prior reservation and at an additional cost. The landscapes are simply breathtaking, offering a unique perspective on the beauty of the Andes.
PolylepisLab: Research Center
The Polylepis Research Center is dedicated to promoting nature-based knowledge. Here, students and scientists can participate in research projects on biology, ecology, and conservation. Polylepis Lodge invites travelers and students to join its scientific community and contribute to the understanding of these important ecosystems.
Prices and Reservations
Rooms and Rates
You are in good hands! The most magical experience of your life awaits you.
Today, it is possible to enjoy nature with comfort in these modern panoramic rooms, where you will feel part of the environment. A millenary experience at your fingertips.
Rates per person:
- Junior Suite with Jacuzzi: $95.00 + taxes
- Suites with Jacuzzi: $110.00 + taxes
- Sigges Room with Jacuzzi: $117.00 + taxes
- Panoramic Suites with Jacuzzi: $143.00 + taxes
- Waterfall Room with Jacuzzi: $172.00 + taxes
- (Price per person, per night)
Your stay includes:
- Accommodation in the type of room of your choice
- Welcome drink: energizing and medicinal paramo beverage
- One breakfast per guest
- Thermal blankets
- Ecological heating with fireplaces
- A daytime tour of the El Ángel Ecological Reserve, where you will observe the endemic flora and fauna of the area.
- A tour of the ancient Polylepis forest, where you will have a magical experience.
- PROMO: Use of the highest swing in Ecuador (Sky Swing at 4000 m.a.s.l)
- PROMO: Spa Experience (sauna, Turkish bath, hydro-massage, box baths, and polar pool)
- Visit to the Teska-Brito photographic museum, addressing the most important scientific research in the world on paramo rodent mammals.
- Visit to the archaeological museum of the Pastos culture.
- Native guides who will accompany you on all your tours.
- A night tour, known as the Torch Tour, filled with legends and elves, overflowing with magic and mysticism.
It is an all-inclusive experience, except for alcoholic beverages, massages, souvenirs, and activities not specified in the package.
- Children under 12 years: Pay 50% of the rate.
- Dietary restrictions: Please inform us at the time of reservation.
- PROMO: Limited-time or seasonal promotion.
Recognitions
Over the years, Polylepis Lodge has received multiple awards both nationally and internationally. From being recognized as the “Preferred Accommodation of Ecuador” to awards in forest management and conservation, the lodge has established itself as a benchmark in sustainable tourism.
Polylepis Lodge. This charming refuge, located in the heart of the Andes, not only offers an unforgettable tourist experience but is also a bastion of ecotourism and environmental preservation
