HACIENDA LA DANESA

The art of country living

Hidden among cacao plantations, tropical landscapes and rolling countryside, Hacienda La Danesa reveals a side of Ecuador that many travellers never expect to find.

This working estate combines the warmth of a private country home with the sophistication of a luxury retreat, creating an atmosphere that feels both relaxed and deeply welcoming. Here, the experience is not defined by schedules or sightseeing, but by simple pleasures and meaningful connections to the land.

Days are spent exploring the estate by horseback, cycling through rural landscapes, learning about cacao cultivation and enjoying long lunches prepared with fresh local ingredients. Every experience reflects the rhythm of country life and the traditions that continue to shape the region.

What makes La Danesa so memorable is its sense of authenticity.

Nothing feels staged.

Nothing feels rushed.

Instead, guests are invited to experience Ecuador through its people, its landscapes and its agricultural heritage.

A celebration of simplicity, hospitality and the beauty of slow travel.

Location

Located in Ecuador's coastal countryside, surrounded by cacao plantations, rivers and tropical landscapes.

Why we like it

Because it offers an intimate and authentic connection to Ecuador's rural culture and natural beauty.

PIKAIA LODGE

Located on Santa Cruz Island overlooking the volcanic landscapes and coastline of the Galápagos archipelago.

GALÁPAGOS SAFARI CAMP

Located on Santa Cruz Island overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding highlands.

FINCH BAY GALÁPAGOS HOTEL

Located on Santa Cruz Island within the Galápagos National Park.

ELITE LUXURY YACHT

Operating throughout the Galápagos Archipelago.

HERMES MEGA CATAMARAN

Exploring the Galápagos Islands through multi-day expedition itineraries.

AQUA MARE

Navigating throughout the Galápagos archipelago, accessing some of the region's most extraordinary islands and ecosystems.

LA SELVA AMAZON ECOLODGE

Located within the Ecuadorian Amazon near the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve.

NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER

Located within Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

HOTEL DEL PARQUE

Located within Parque Histórico Guayaquil, overlooking the Guayas River and surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

HACIENDA LA DANESA

Located in Ecuador's coastal countryside, surrounded by cacao plantations, rivers and tropical landscapes.

MASHPI LODGE

Located within Ecuador's cloud forest reserve in the Chocó region, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

HACIENDA ZULETA

Located in the northern Andes of Ecuador, surrounded by mountains, valleys and traditional farming communities.

CASA GANGOTENA

Located on Plaza San Francisco in Quito's UNESCO-listed historic centre.

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