Hacienda Zuleta

Experience the beauty of Ecuador’s Andean highlands on horseback with Hacienda Zuleta’s exclusive breed of Zuleteño horses, known for their strength and gentle nature. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, the expert guides will match you with the right horse and lead you across scenic trails surrounded by mountains, valleys and ancient farmland.

Equipped with helmets, half chaps and rain ponchos, you’ll feel like a true caballero as you explore the hacienda’s breathtaking landscapes. Each ride offers a sense of freedom, connection and timeless adventure in one of South America’s most spectacular settings.

Discover the delicate beauty of Zuleta’s most cherished art form — embroidery. Guided by skilled local artisans, you’ll learn the stitches and patterns that have been passed down through generations, each one telling a story of the Andean highlands.

Sit with the women who keep this tradition alive, their laughter and skill turning simple fabric into living art. As thread meets cloth, you’ll feel the care, patience and pride woven into every piece. This hands-on experience offers more than a new skill — it connects you to the creative spirit and cultural heritage of Zuleta.

Zuleta is a paradise for bird lovers, home to more than a hundred species that fill the skies and forests with colour and song. Watch tiny hummingbirds shimmer among the flowers, hawks soar over green valleys and, if you are lucky, glimpse the magnificent Andean condor in flight.

As one of the few places where these rare birds can still be seen in the wild, Hacienda Zuleta’s Condor Huasi conservation program works to protect their future. Guided walks and quiet observation points offer unforgettable encounters with Ecuador’s incredible avian world.