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Greetings from Diego and Betti. As the founders of Casa Mojanda in 1996, we invite you to visit our Andean eco-lodge, resort and family farm in Otavalo, Ecuador.

From a cozy rammed earth cottage, you will wake up to bird calls and breathtaking views of forested mountains, terraced farms and legendary volcanoes. During the day, you will immerse yourself in a splendid natural setting -- and learn about our thriving indigenous culture. Walk, horseback ride or bike on mountain trails, passing terraced farms, gorges humming with birds, waterfalls and crater lakes. You will be on top of the world when you explore the Mojanda Lakes, the surrounding paramo grasslands and high montane cloud forests. And you won't miss the fascinating Otavalo markets, only ten minutes by vehicle or a lovely hour's walk. You can buy handcrafts directly from artisan families, and even arrange a visit to a yachac or shamanic healer.

We can help organize your itinerary including reliable transfers at any hour to and from Quito, local tours, Spanish or Quechua classes, weaving, organic gardening and Andean cooking. Casa Mojanda welcomes families and children of all ages and diverse backgrounds -- and single travelers too.

When you return to Casa Mojanda after a day's adventure, you can relax in a hammock, check out a book or video from our extensive library, or just watch the clouds at play. When night falls, it's time to soak in the hot tub, or sit by a roaring fire and listen to Andean folk music. Our home cooked meals are based on traditional Ecuadorian and international recipes featuring our farm-fresh organic produce and grains. Meals in our spacious dining room are a highly social occasion -- an opportunity to get to know other guests and resident staff.

Casa Mojanda is deeply committed to principles of ecological and community-based tourism. We actively promote awareness of our rich local culture as well as issues that impact our region and its peoples. Our style of building and working exerts a minimum impact on the natural environment. Each guest visit supports the Mojanda Foundation’s community and conservation projects. Interested guests are invited to interact with our community in positive and mutually beneficial ways -- exchanging ideas, art, technologies and professional skills. You can learn more about the Mojanda Foundation on this website; your suggestions, questions and comments are always welcome.

If this appeals to your sense of what a travel experience should be, we hope to see you soon at Casa Mojanda. We wish you a joyous adventure here in Ecuador. Nuestra casa es su casa --Our house is your house!

Betti and Diego