As of May 1, 2006, the name Margarita Ville was changed to HOSTERIA ECOAVENTURA.

Photo by J. Walker

HOSTERIA ECOAVENTURA, is easy to get to. It is locatedd on the Baños-Puyo highway, 25 kilometers from Baños. Three is excellent bus service from either Baños or Ambato as the bus stops right at the front entrance. Cost of the trip from Baños is $0.50 to $0.75, depending on the bus company and takes about 25-30 minutes depending on the driver. From Ambato, add one hour and the cost is only $1.50.

Along with the name change a lot of other changes are being made. We have decided to operate as as a full service "Hosteria" where you can either opt for a private cabin ($20.00 per night dbl, $4.00, extra person), or share a cabin with other travelers for only $5.00 per person. Each cabin has hot water showers.

The Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a typical Ecuadorian fare. Beer and sodas served all day.

The swimming pool is open from 8AM until 6PM. The pool is fed from the Margjita River, and uses no chemicals. It is drained and cleaned every evening.

Monday, February 28, 2005

River Rafting on the Pastaza

A popular activity in Banos is rafting down the Pastaza. This group has just arrived at one of the put-in points for experienced river runners which is located just a couple hundred meters west of Margarita Ville.


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After carrying the raft to the water the group is ready to go....With or without the guide.


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The Pastaza changes colors depending on the time of day and the cloud cover....From a chocolate brown to a slate grey. Certainly not one of your favorite swimming rivers.


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