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HACIENDA LA ALEGRIA - Horseback riding in the highest trails of the Ecuador Andes!
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A fascinating and charming Hacienda that offers a unique experience that combines history, local "Chagra" culture and amazing landscapes.

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Traveling by plane:
Quito airport is the closest it is 1 hour away by car from La Alegria. We can arrange transportation for a fee. Or you can take a taxi or bus.
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants     ok  
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing ok      
Wildlife Viewing ok      
Birding ok      

Other types of leisure activities


Downtown Quito is worth visiting, we can arrange tours upon request. We can also provide information on tours to the Galapagos Islands.
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Cattle Ranch, Farm, B & B for Horsemen
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: >20  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


A fascinating and charming Hacienda that offers a unique experience that combines history, local "Chagra" culture and amazing landscapes.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Round pen
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


Most of the riding is done in bridle-paths, country roads and open fields in the Andes skirts on unique trails that offer stuning views of active volcanoes, cloud forest and paramo.

More details of the property


Working dairy hacienda run by a family that offers a safe horse riding experience. Great for beginners and experienced riders. Wonderful family holidays in contact with nature.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Reduction for Non-Riders

    Additional Animals on the property:


    10 llamas
    100+ cattle
    30+ Criollo horses

    Other offers and explanations


    Hiking to the cloud forest. Chagra (Ecuador Andes cowboys) culture and skills demonstration. Be part of daily farm activities such as milking, feeding and taking cattle to the pastures.
     

    Horses available in our riding program
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    Horses available in our riding program
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    Number of Horses:
    in all >20 Horses are available.

    Kind of Horses:
    For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up

    Riding
    (Trained for / Saddle):
    English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides

    More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


    La Alegria has bred horses for 30+ years. Our breed is mixed criollos with thoroughbred and arab resulting in a near perfect combination of touhness, agility, calm temperament & mountain sense.
     

    Riding program
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    • with horses for rent
    • Guided Trail Rides
    • by the hour rides
    • All-day Rides
    • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
    • Weekend Rides
    • Short Week 3-5 days
    • 5-8 days
    • 9-14 days
    • Trailrides on request
    • Horse Trekking with different Stations
    • Horse Trekking with solid Station
    • Cattle Drive

    Minimum age for Trail Rides:
    Children age 6 & up

    Riding experience:
    No restriction

    Demand on rider:
    little demands

    Big/Heavy Riders:
    max. 90 kg - 200 lbs

    Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


    Can tailor rides depending on riding experience and number of days. Rides may include Cotopaxi, Corazon, Ruminahui, Quilindana and Chalupas mountains and overnights in various locations. Tack options.
     

    Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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    General information of the Training:
    Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

    Riding Lessons for:
    For Beginners

    Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
    age 4 & up

    Training qualifications:
    Our guides and teachers are experienced riders that will teach basic principles of good horsemanship from the ground to the saddle.

    Riding Classes / Lessons
    English / Classic Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking

    Special Classes
    We offer riding lessons for beginners and volting specially for children. We ride in the closed arena before any trail ride to ensure riders comfort with the horses.
     

    Guest lodgings
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    Charming Hacienda with cozy and spacious rooms!

    5 Single / double room(s) :
    Spacious rooms in the main house with 2 beds for one or two people with private or shared bathroom.

    2 Multi-bedded room(s):
    Family rooms (with loft), 2 beds on main floor and 2 beds on loft, private bathroom, and fireplace.

    Amenities - special features:
    Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
     

    Catering
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    Kind of Catering:
    Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food

    More information of the Catering:
    International cusine, delicious Ecuadorian meals. Hearty meals and great lunches or snacks for the rides. Vegeterian meals upon request.
     

    General information of the accommodation
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    Special features:
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    More information of the accommodation:
    The beautiful house built in 1911 with thick adobe walls and decorated with original wall papers is surrounded of gorgeous gardens and stunning view of the Volcano Avenue.
     

    Rates and contact

    Rates of the accommodation

    Rates of the single / double bedroom:

    		 55,00  Dollar / Day
     

    Rates of the mult-bedded room:

    		 55,00  Dollar / Day
     


    Contact

      Company: HACIENDA LA ALEGRIA
      First name: Gabriel
      Last name: Espinosa
      Country: Equador
      Phone: + 593   9980 2526
      Phone 2: + 1 830 928-2257
      Fax: + 593   2238 9863

    You can contact us with the following languages:
    English, Spanish

     
      E-Mail address: Inquiry