Cuyabeno Lodge Location: Cuyabeno National Park (Amazon Region) Rating: 3-star The lodge consists of detached cabins made of wood with thatched roofs scattered throughout the grounds, each sleeping two people. All rooms have a balcony or terrace and private bathrooms with hot water showers. The lodge is powered by solar panels and, though it does not feature air-conditioning, days / nights tend to be quite comfortable. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hosteria La Cienega Location: Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador Rating: 3-star Hosteria La Cienega is a historic hacienda located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Situated just an hour and a half from Quito, Ecuador on the outskirts of Volcano Cotopaxi and surrounded by the cordillera’s most beautiful snow-capped peaks, the manor has been receiving guests for the last twenty-five years. Rooms are cozy and full of character. [CLICK on photo for more information]