Seeing Another Side of Ecuador at a Working Hacienda

As one of the lushest and most ecologically vibrant countries on Earth, Ecuador has a lot to offer travelers. The country’s rain forests are widely regarded as some of the most accessible to be found anywhere, while still offering up the whole spectacular range of life that makes them so attractive to travelers. Despite what some might think, traveling to Ecuador does not necessarily mean roughing it in the wilds, either. In fact, a stay at a spectacular quito ecuador hotels that reflects the country’s unique, engaging culture is incredibly easy to arrange.

One popular resort, Zuleta, for example, offers the kinds of haciendas ecuador residents are proud to call their homes and workplaces. Spread over thousands of fertile acres, the working farm offers guests not only comfortable accommodations, but also unbeatable insight into what it means to live and work in the beautiful country of Ecuador.

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Guests who choose to do so, then, can rise early in the morning to watch or help with the morning’s chores. That means milking the many dairy cows kept on the hacienda as well as feeding them along with the rest of the complex’s livestock. Early risers all, the animals are invariably grateful to receive their first meal of the day, and many visitors feel that these moments are the most intimate ways of all of seeing such important creatures up close.

Later on, the work in the haciendas ecuador is so well known for moves to the fields. That means guests at the resort can choose to head out with the work crews who will spend the day repairing fences, tilling the soil, and harvesting crops when the time of year is right. Like many such haciendas, this one maintains a wide variety of crops, from wheat and corn used to make tortillas and other starchy sustenance to vibrant vegetables like chili peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos, and squash.

All of that hard work, of course, inevitably stirs up appetites. As is the custom throughout Latin America, the largest meal of the day at the resort is served around noon. Whether they have helped out in the fields or merely observed, guests can join workers for a sumptuous repast that is meant to keep everyone going through the rest of the day. First, though, a short siesta will be taken to aid digestion and get past the hottest part of the day. Although Ecuador might be best known for its rain forests, there is plenty else to do there for those interested in experiencing the nation’s rich culture.

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