10 Top-Rated Specialty lodgings in Azuay Province

Cuenca is a cultural gem and is easily one of Ecuador’s most heartwarming destinations. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this city is known for it’s important colonial buildings and history. Take in stunning sights of the skyline before shopping the many craft traditions, including ceramics, metalwork and the famous panama hat. Cuenca is a bustling, bohemian city full of art, culture, and tradition. Residing in a renovated colonial home, Selina Cuenca will transport you back in time. Get lost looking at the surrounding murals, listening to the music that fills the streets, and eating traditional gastronomic delights. This is the perfect place to fulfill your artistic heart’s desires. Cuenca is recognized as a leading adventure destination and has a reputation for slow, easy exploration. Head to one of the world’s top 10 outdoor flower markets, hike around the Cajas National Park, and spend time photographing the architecture of this beautiful city.

Hostal Siberia: el hogar de nómadas de espíritu aventurero. Estamos ubicados en el Centro Histórico de Cuenca, en una de las principales zonas de restaurantes y vida nocturna de la ciudad. Disfruta de la mejor experiencia en la ciudad. Siberia Hostel: the home of nomads with an adventurous spirit. We are located in the Historic Center of Cuenca, in one of the restaurant and nightlife areas of the city. Enjoy the best experience in the city.

We are a center for lodging, retreats and organized events, characterized by our dedication to: - Agricultural and ecological sustainability - Integral education for personal growth - A friendly atmosphere We welcome people, families, organizations, companies and educational centers looking for a space to reconnect and transform their consciousness within the warm embrace of the Yunguilla Valley, in the Ecuadorian Andes. We have had over three thousand visitors in the past four years, having attended approximately two hundred retreats and events. Our foundation has offered dozens of workshops, excursions, and free medical brigades inside and outside of Ecuador. Retreats and Events We promote the implementation and organization of retreats, meetings, and training programs of diverse natures. Our venue has hosted a range of events, from scientific meetings to retreats that highlight ancient traditions and religions from around the world. We provide insight into fields ranging from psychology and neuroscience to meditation and yoga. Permaculture, nutrition, ancient medicine, and art are also among our scope of interests. We offer all the help you may need with the organization of your retreat, event, or training. Our Orchards We are an agro-ecological family farm, passionate about permaculture, sustainability, and nature preservation. We invite our guests to integrate the knowledge of our plants and their medicinal properties, as they stroll through our trails and gardens with over 200 types of plants. Education and Human Development We facilitate educational experiences that contribute to shaping this new era and to the overall growth of the students who visit us, in an environment that inspires them to take care of themselves, nurture their relationships, and care for nature. Accommodation Visit us and rest in comfortable rooms surrounded by nature and our organic orchards, that overlook the beautiful Yunguilla Valley. We offer options for individual, family, and group accommodation. Services Accommodation for up to 60 people Event and training venue Large dedicated area for Yoga and meditation. Massage room Social areas, both outdoors and indoors Two pools Library Fruit garden (30,000 m2 of land, greenhouse, organic vegetable garden, and medicinal plants) Natural pond Hiking and ecotourism Traditional and vegetarian food service Possible schedules Private retreats, sweat lodge, and yoga classes (subject to prior booking) Visit us Our home is your home