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Around February 20, 2013… the new Quito airport goes into operation. All Quito flights will automatically shift there.
Numerous locals have sent me a warning… traffic into Quito will be a mess so leave yourself a lot of time getting in, from and back out to the airport.
Ecuador Living has created three solutions for getting to and from the new Quito Airport.
La Marmite
New Quito Airport Solution #1: Stay within 10 minutes of the airport at La Marmite Hotel & Restaurant. Chef Pierre Mordasini has created a hotel, rental and housing community about 20 miles from Quito (45 minute drive) and eight minutes from the new airport.
The property is in a Swiss chalet style on over 10 acres of grounds so it is quiet and peaceful. The chef offers French/Swiss food in his kitchen.
Make reservations at Familia Mordasini marmite@uio.satnet.net
See below how to get a discount at La Marmite as an Ecuador Living Club member.
New Quito Airport Solution #2: Avoid Quito at Inn Land of the Sun in Cotacachi. The new airport is north of Quito and much closer to Cotacachi… so much so that with the traffic difference… the Inn is almost as close in time as Quito hotels. Meet and greet at the airport by a Cotacachi driver, low cost ($45). This is an alternative to avoid Quito. Overnight in Cotacahi and if you have a day enjoy the Crafts Trail: leather village of Cotacachi, the Otavalo markets, the weavings of Peguche.
Sunrise at Inn Land of the Sun.
Inn Land of the Sun (formerly Meson de las Flores) is the center of Cotacachi.
The hotel was donated to Land of the Sun Foundation by Gary & Merri Scott, Joe Cox to help promote the economy of Cotacachi and Ecuador and the new name reflects this connection.
All profits from the hotel are used to expand the economy in Ecuador or to provide scholarships to youth in Ecuador.
Inn Land of the Sun courtyard.
There are many pleasures at Inn Land of the Sun in Cotacachi.
The colonial architecture charms and welcomes you.
Other Inn Land of the Sun amenities include:
- Free broadband internet.
- Free calls to the USA, Canada and Europe.
- Free served full breakfast.
Plus a warm, welcoming, caring staff who really do want to look after you.
Room rates at Inn Land of the Sun in Cotacachi begin at only $59 (for two) a night (including a wonderful breakfast) plus 22% service and tax.
Enjoy the beauty of Cotacachi. Here is the Cotacachi Cathedral next door to the hotel
Inn Land of the Sun by night.
By day.
Inn Land of the Sun is Cotacachi’s oldest hotel located in a 180 year old colonial building with open air court yard just off Cotacachi’s main plaza and next to Cotacachi’s largest Cathedral. Here is the hotel.
Here are some snapshots of the Inn Land of the Sun.
The entrance of the hotel in Cotacachi is 56 steps to a magnificent cathedral and park.
Here’s the park on a misty morn.
The village is quiet and peaceful and once inside Inn Land of the Sun you feel the flavor of its colonial past….and it is the Leather Village on the Crafts Trail.
Here is one of the renovated rooms.
Rooms run between $39.99 (single) and $79 a night plus 22% service and tax. This price includes a full served breakfast.
Here is…
a view from Inn Land of the Sun’s…
large suite that features…
king size canopy bed, plus…
sitting room and…
bath and shower, plus…
all hardwood closets and trim and…
balcony dining with a view.
Meet expats at the Inn. Each Friday and Saturday night there is a Cotacachi expat dinner. Expats meet in the fireplace room, enjoy a meal and talk about Ecuador news.
The menu for Friday February 8, 2013, will Filet Mingon with Puffed Potatoes
Including a glass of white or red wine $5.00 including service and tax.
Or Pizza (vegetarian, beef, chicken or pepperoni) plus desert. $5.00 including service and tax.
The menus for Saturday February 9, 2013 is Pasta with Chicken and Albhaca Sauce
Including a glass of white or red wine. $5.00 including service and tax.
Or Pizza (vegetarian, beef, chicken or pepperoni) plus desert. $5.00 including service and tax.
Beer $1.50 – Sparkling Mineral Water $1.00 – Popcorn FREE
Telephone. (593) 06-2916-009 – Telephone from US 336 – 792 – 4767 – Address: García Moreno 13-67 y sucre.
New Quito airport solution #3: Receive a discount in Quito at Stubel Suites & Café.
If you need to go into Quito, the Quito Stubel Suites & Cafe is located in La Florestra, one of Merri’s and my favorite parts of Quito. This is an excellent residential area filled with charming cafes and restaurants. The cafe has a really incredible view.
When we lived in Quito, this was the area where we found to be the most desirable to live.
This hotel has a cafe with one of the best views in Quito and..
great rooms.
Additional services are
• Jacuzzi
• Desk tables
• Exquisite beds
• Bathtubs/luxury bathrooms
• Reception 24 horas
• Sofas
• Bilingual Personnel
• Left Baggage Arrangements
• Free Internet
• Business Center
• Sauna & Massage Room
• Gymnasium
• Meeting Room
The hotel has 25 rooms, including 7 suites, 4 of the suites have the valley view.
Deluxe Single
$115 Regular Rate
$55 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Deluxe Doubles
$125
$65 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Premium Single
$130 Regular Rate
$60 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Premium Double
$140 Regular Rate
$70 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Suite Single
$155 Regular Rate
$80 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Suite Double
$165 Regular Rate
$90 Special rate for Ecuador Living Readers
Ecuador Living Club members receive a discount of almost 50%. (rates do not include 22% Ecuadorian tax).
See how to enroll as a club member here.
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