Ibarra, Ecuador
Hacienda Chorlavi in Ibarra, was one of the first properties acquired by the Jesuits in the region, in 1620. Many haciendas in Ecuador can boast that their history dates back to the Spanish conquest or at least to the 17th century. But few can say that they are the first to have developed the concept of hacienda-hotel. Chorlaví, was the first, back in the ’70’s. The hacienda has hosted the Queen of Spain, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and all of Ibarra’s families.
The music started on a Saturday afternoon with a mariachi serenade for a birthday party.
Meals from the restaurant are served at tables surrounding the courtyard.
In the evening the courtyard was filled with a local folkloric dance group performing for the guests.
Haciendas In Ecuador 