Despite its 11400 ft. location, Chilcabamba Eco lodge lies in a gentle valley encircled by much higher and mighty volcanoes. The Andean highlands environment offers a pristine --and appropriate- frame for the rustic style of the lodge. Built from local and recycled materials, Chilcabamba is at the same time cozy, simple and charming.

Chilcabamba is an attractive destination in itself for family trips, highland hiking, bird-watching, acclimatization outings, picturesque mountain biking and horseback riding with local guides from the nearby community of Pedregal. Yet, at the same time, Chilcabamba is the perfect base to visit the world famous Cotopaxi National Park whose entrance is only 5 minutes away, as well as to attempt both easy and demanding climbs of Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, Sincholagua and Cotopaxi.

Tambopaxi is an ecotourism complex designed as a recreation and acclimatisation centre, complete with its own restaurant, hostel and camping site. Situated in the Cotopaxi National Park, at 3,750m above sea level, the site is surrounded by a really spectacular view.

We have two dormitory huts: the main one houses 27 beds in four rooms and the other 8 beds spread between three rooms.

The concept is similar to a mountain hut. The construction style recreates the traditional customs of building paramo houses in order to minimise any negative impact on the view or environment. The use of rustic, indigenous materials, as well as a good insulation system, allow you to enjoy a warm, comfortable atmosphere while you rest under a soft, fluffy eiderdown.