Vilcabamba is located in Loja province, in the southern region of Ecuador. The area is called the "Valley of Longevity" due to the advanced age and good health of many of its residents, and for this reason it has become a popular tourist destination in Ecuador. The village of Vilcabamba has several hotels to accommodate visitors, including some that offer health and wellness spas and excursions to nearby attractions.
Located in the village of Vilcabamba, Madre Tierra Hotel and Spa is within two hours of many area attractions, including Podocarpus National Park and Inca El Mandango Mountain. The hotel was nominated as one of the top four hotels and spas in Ecuador by World Travel Awards, London. There are 16 rooms and two suites, each individually decorated with local crafts and handmade furniture. Rooms feature satellite internet, coffee, tea and horchata, private bathrooms with 24-hour hot water, satellite television and a choice of bed sizes. Breakfast is included in the price of the room. Guest enjoy complimentary yoga, exercise and dance lessons, library and book exchange and snacks. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, Internet cafe, restaurant and bar, conference area and a full-service spa. Entertainment travel packages are available that include excursions, horseback riding, art classes, shaman ceremonies and Spanish classes.
Madre Tierra Hotel and Spa
San Pedro de Vilcabamba
Loja 288, Ecuador
011-593-4-94465073
vilcabambamadretierra.com
Le Rendez-Vous Guesthouse is situated in the center of Vilcabamba, a three-minute walk from downtown. The 14-room accommodation is constructed of traditional adobe bricks with eucalyptus-beamed ceilings and native red clay tiles. Eight rooms are located throughout the hotel garden, with the remaining rooms providing a view of the garden and the surrounding hills. Most rooms have private bathrooms, although three share a central bathroom facility. A choice of single, double or queen-size ergonomic beds is offered. Rooms come with a private terrace and hammock, as well as complimentary coffee and in-room television. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room. Hotel conveniences include a DVD and book lending library, game room, laundry facility and luggage storage. Additional dining is available in the village of Vilcabamba.
Le Rendez-Vous Guesthouse
Diego Vaca de Vega 06-43
Vilcabamba, Ecuador
011-593-4-092-19-11-80
rendezvousecuador.com
Izhcayluma Hotel is situated on a hill overlooking the village of Vilcabamba and the surrounding valley. It is a short walk to downtown, where dining, Internet cafes and shopping can be found, as well as a short trek to nearby attractions such as Mandango mountain and Podocarpus National Park. The hotel offers dormitory rooms, private rooms and cabanas, all overlooking the valley, and hotel gardens. Rooms are simple but include private bathrooms, extra-long beds and private balconies with a hammock. Facilities include a spa with massage and Reiki sessions, a lagoon swimming pool, a cocktail bar with a game room and a restaurant. Excursions and activities can be arranged through the hotel, such as horseback riding, shamanic healing sessions, hiking, nature walks and trips to the nearby city of Loja.
Izhcayluma Hotel
Vilcabamba, Ecuador
011-593-7-3-02-5162
izhcayluma.com
