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ical position, the year-round warm mornings and perfectly cool nights result in a gentle climate that makes for delightful living and boun- tiful harvests. Hacienda Cusín was built in this evergreen haven on the outskirts of the Imbabura province’s legend-worthy mountains — and just a 90-minute drive from the airport — more than 400 years ago. After a careful, decades-long
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renovation by its previous owner, Hacienda Cusín has now been fully brought back to life under a fresh, very Andean philosophy: Earth is alive, so it’s treated as such. What used to be a stately colonial mansion — albeit eccentric, with a vast collection of European and Andean art adorning its walls— is now a modern Eden, where nature thrives and imbues the historical property with the magical vibrancy so typical of the Andes, a life only possible in such a generously fertile land. Hacienda Cusín is a paradise for those who love nature, art, deli- cious organic food and using bird- song as an alarm clock. Te 15,000-acre property stands
out for the breathtaking beauty of its gardens, with a 250-year cedar- wood tree as a centrepiece and more than 800 species of flowers adorning
he Ecuadorian Andes are the kingdom of eternal spring. With
a glorious geograph-
Hacienda Cusín has now been fully brought back to life under a fresh, very Andean philosophy: Earth is alive, so it’s treated as such
the garden paths — a lively display of Ecuador’s world-renowned biodi- versity. Morning garden strolls are recommended to start the day, but if you sleep in, worry not — as the sun lowers in the afternoon, the towering trees give a spec- tacle of light filtering through their treetops, painting shapes all across the property. Cusín’s produce garden is equally
stunning: exotic fruits, plump vegetables and nutritious herbs to nurture the body and spirit can be found here. Such delicacies are treas- ured in Cusín’s kitchen, where the garden’s harvest dictates seasonal specials, soups of the day, freshly squeezed juices and house-made traditional desserts. Inspired by Andean ingredients and traditional
Ecuadorian dishes, the food at Cusín is a feast for adventurous diners. Any food that isn’t from the garden is provided by local vendors: neigh- bours who’ve dedicated their lives to cheesemaking, bee-farming or cattle raising. Tanks to Imbabura’s community, farm-to-table cuisine is becoming a standard at Cusín. And after dark, the bar is open for those after a nightcap. With a cock- tail menu offering both classics and signatures, designed by a world-re- nowned bartender and made with ingredients from the garden, it’s hard to believe you can find such good cocktails so far from the big cities. If you’re feeling a bit over over-in-
dulging, Hacienda Cusín also offers a wide range of activities inside and outside the property, which are suited to all kinds of visitors. Get the authentic hacienda experi- ence by learning how to milk a cow, bake bread in the kitchen or plant rare fruits in the garden. For adven- ture-seekers, hiking, horse-riding, mountain trekking and birdwatching excursions are also available. And for those of an artistic nature, visits to artisanal workshops and markets are highly recommended if looking for one-of-a-kind pieces.
It’s para-
dise, after all: there’s plenty to do and plenty for everyone.
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