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.

Friday, March 11, 2005

Orchids, Orchids Everywhere

A few days ago while walking along the highway close to Margarita Ville I saw a few new blooms of orchids growing on the side of the cliff and then I realized that the mountain side was covered with them. Hundreds and perhaps thousands in a two or three kilometer stroll.

This is just one of the estimated 4,000 species that grow in Ecuador. I am not sure of the name of this particular flower but will post it as soon as someone enlightens me. What a beautiful sight.



Photo by J. Walker

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